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The Kalb Report - Putin's Trump Card
Livestream will begin 4/16 at 8:00pm ET. Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election may be just the tip of the iceberg for a former world power that is dealing with a crumbling economy and diminished reputation on the world stage. With Vladimir Putin’s reelection to another six-year term as president, what is the Russian leader's end game? Is Moscow trying to destabilize democracies around the world, including the mid-term elections in the U.S., in order to bolster its own self-importance? And what role is the Trump administration wittingly or unwittingly playing in Putin's…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian
Livestream will begin 6/27 at 1:00pm ET. A decade after Delta merged with Northwest to create one of the world’s largest global carriers; Delta CEO Ed Bastian will discuss the airline’s ambition to transform the consumer experience while coping with economic uncertainty, geopolitical unrest and the social media spotlight at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, June 27. Bastian is a 20-year veteran of Delta Air Lines, and first joined the company back in 1998 as Vice President of Finance and Controller. Bastian went on to serve in various executive roles including Chief…
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T.H.O. hosts Ret. U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis
On January 30th, THO will host former U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis and former Turkish Navy Rear Admiral Ali Deniz Kutluk for a discussion on U.S.-Turkey defense cooperation and the NATO alliance. WhenWednesday, January 30, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST WhereNational Press Club529 14th St. NW13th Floor, NPC BallroomWashington, DC 20045 RSVP If you have any questions or comments, please contact Pinar [email protected]
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock
Livestream will begin 9/18 at 1:00pm ET. With a record number of women running for office this year at all levels of government, Stephanie Schriock, President of political action committee EMILY’s List, will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on September 18 to review the field of Democratic pro-choice female candidates on the ballot across the country this fall and explain why she believes this new wave of women has the power to shift the balance of power in Washington. Founded in 1985 by Ellen Malcolm, EMILY’s List is an American political action committee (PAC) that…
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Commedia dell Media
Note: Online ticket sales for this event have ended, but a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $20. At the National Press Club on Friday, April 1, twelve esteemed members of the DC press corps will battle to be named DC’s Funniest Journalist. Washington Post cartoonist Nick Galifianakis will host and PBS’s Miles O’Brien will headline the show at the National Press Club. Tickets are now on sale for Commedia dell Media III. Currently sharpening their wits in preparation for the competition, the candidates for Commedia dell Media III are: Politico’s Meredith Shiner, Nadia…
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International Correspondents Panel to Analyze Digital Media's Role in Egyptian Uprising
Panel to Analyze Digital Media's Role in Egyptian Uprising, Feb. 28 A panel of journalists will explore how the digital media revolution sparked the popular uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in the First Amendment Lounge. Riz Khan, host of The Riz Khan Show on Al Jazeera English, will give the keynote address and discuss how Al Jazeera stayed on top of the breaking news in Egypt despite government attempts to shut down the Internet. Earlier in his career, he held senior editorial positions at the BBC and CNN International. Khan's remarks will…
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NPC Luncheon: Douglas Shulman, Commissioner, IRS
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman to Talk Taxes at National Press Club:Top Tax Man to Discuss the Future of the Country’s Tax System, April 6 WASHINGTON, March 21, 2011 -- Now in his third year of a five-year term as Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Douglas H. Shulman, the 47th IRS commissioner, will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on April 6. Mr. Shulman, who is responsible for collecting $2.4 trillion in tax revenues, will give a speech titled: “On the Horizon: A Vision for the Future of Our Tax System.” So far in 2011, the IRS announced the details of a new voluntary…
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The Kalb Report: Behind the Scenes at The New York Times
About the Program: The New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller and Washington Bureau Chief Dean Baquet take Marvin Kalb behind the headlines, bylines, and paywalls of a 21st century newsroom. The series is produced jointly by The George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center, and the National Press Club. The Kalb Report is underwritten by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. Seating: The program begins at 8:00 p.m. Guests are advised to arrive by 7:30 p.m and must be seated by 7:45 p.m. Seating is first come, first…
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Postponed-Wyclef Jean to Headline "A Night of Solidarity with Haitian Journalists"
The Night of Solidarity with Haitian Journalists on Jan. 26 has been postponed. Due to the current unrest in Haiti, the Night of Solidarity with Haitian Journalists on Jan. 26 has been postponed. Many of the performers and speakers scheduled to attend could not get to America for the event. All ticket holders will receive full refunds through EventBrite. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Journopalooza III
Tickets are now on sale for the most outrageous rock & roll spectacle ever planned for the National Press Club Friday, Jan. 21. The door and bar opens at 6:30 p.m. The bands begin at 7:30. General admission tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets, including an exclusive VIP package with an open bar meet-and-greet with the media/rockstars, are available at www.Journopalooza.com. Proceeds from Journopalooza benefit three great media causes: The Committee to Protect Journalists/Journalist Assistance Program, The Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, and Reporters Without…
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