Update-1: Club highlights ongoing struggle for press freedom

The National Press Club has always stood for press freedom, and the latest edition of Update-1 features a couple of journalists who have been honored by the Club in the past but are struggling for their freedom.

Maria Ressa and Austin Tice were among the journalists remembered during events on World Press Freedom Day.

Ressa, the founder of the digital news site Rappler, delivered a powerful statement about the need for press freedom, while Tice's 11-year old niece talked about some of the memories she has of her uncle, who has been held in Syria for more than eight years. Both Ressa and Tice have received the Club's Freedom on the Press Award, named after former Club President John Aubuchon.

Mike Hempen produces Update-1. Besides listening on the Club website, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for “NPC Update-1.” Comments about any Update-1 podcast may be sent to [email protected].