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When Journalism Becomes the Story: How Does the Press Respond?
April 19, 2017
Introduction: Kathy Kiely, Press Freedom Fellow, National Press Club Journalism Institute Panel I: When journalism becomes politicized: How is access being denied? Are reporters being threatened? What are beat reporters seeing-- or not seeing? What differs from past practice? · Moderator: Barbara…
Read MoreNPC Newsmaker: Misty Copeland
April 17, 2017
Misty Copeland, the first African-American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, discussed her first health and fitness book, Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You, as well as her roles as ballerina and activist in a discussion…
Read MoreThe Kalb Report: The Fight For Freedom Of The Press
April 8, 2017
The White House has launched an all-out war against the press terming several news organizations, including CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and The New York Times, the “enemy of the American people,” and their work, “fake news.” The president’s chief strategist has called the press “the opposition party” and…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
April 4, 2017
Just beyond the halfway-mark in President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka gave a major address at a National Press Club Luncheon on April 4, 2017, assessing opportunities around trade and infrastructure that could create jobs, as well as possible threats to…
Read MoreMarvin Kalb on Current Challenges to the Freedom of the Press
March 30, 2017
On Thursday evening, March 30, 2017, legendary journalist Marvin Kalb delivered a commentary on the threats to our democracy being posed by the Trump administration. The talk was sponsored by the Press Freedom Committee of the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Mr. Kalb was introduced by…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Pfizer CEO Ian Read
March 23, 2017
Pfizer Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Ian Read discussed a number of important issues including healthcare reform, access to innovative healthcare solutions and the crucial role played by the pharmaceutical industry at a National Press Club luncheon on March 23, 2017.
Read MoreNPC Newsmaker: Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer
February 27, 2017
A day before President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer offered a prebuttal to the President’s speech at a National Press Club Newsmaker on February 27, 2016. Pelosi has led the House Democrats…
Read MoreJason Rezaian Congratulates Jeffrey Ballou
January 14, 2017
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian's message of congratulations to Jeffrey Ballou on the occasion of Ballou's inauguration as the 110th president of the National Press Club.
Read MoreJeff Ballou Inaugural Speech
January 14, 2017
Jeff Ballou, the 110th National Press Club president, pledged in his Jan. 14, 2017 inaugural address to bring his hometown “Pittsburgh values” and their “winning tradition” to Washington, focusing on strengthening the Club for the future, enhancing the membership experience, and going the extra…
Read MoreNPC Newsmaker: Sec. Ernest Moniz
January 11, 2017
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz spoke at a National Press Club newsmaker and took questions on January 11, 2016. In one of his final public speaking appearances in Washington, Moniz discussed how an increased focus on science and research and development has informed better policymaking and…
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