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POSTPONED - Is America losing its voice in the Middle East? The fate of Middle East Broadcasting Networks
On March 14, the Trump administration issued an executive order that significantly downsized the U.S. Agency for Global Media. One major casualty was the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), which was forced to lay off most of its staff on April 11. In response, MBN President and CEO Jeff Gedmin and Press Freedom Center Director Bill McCarren will discuss the wide impact of these cuts at a news conference. They will highlight MBN’s role as a trusted news source for millions in the Middle East and raise concerns about the implications for press freedom in the region. Other staff members…
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What is Journalism For? A Conversation with Jon Allsop
On April 22, 2025, at 3:00PM, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club will host a virtual event with author and journalist Jon Allsop. Allsop, who recently authored What is Journalism For?, will read from his book and discuss its major themes, such as the relationship between journalism and activism and what’s at stake when journalism is threatened. He will also participate in a Q&A session with Press Freedom Center Director Bill McCarren and take questions from the audience. If you wish to attend this event, please RSVP at this link. If you wish to cover this event, please…
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Dark PR, Part II: Disarming Disinformation
The second in a series of critical conversations on disinformation and how we can address it as journalists and communicators.
The National Press Club Communicators Committee invites you to join the second event in a series of critical conversations on disinformation, dark PR, and how we can address it. The upcoming conversation will look inward at how we, as communicators, can help protect our clients and the public from intentional deception enabled by social networks, big data, and even bad actors within our industry. On Thursday, October 15, at noon, learn how we can fight disinformation campaigns, create effective industry regulation and examine and improve ethics around deception in public relations and public…
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Silver Owls Fall Hoot
Join the Silver Owls on November 10, 2023 in welcoming new members of their group and honoring incoming Golden and Platinum Owls. Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt will headline the evening, which includes a three-course dinner and entertainment by a New Orleans-style jazz band. The Hoot is open to all Press Club members and their guests. Tickets are $65, which includes the club's superb three-course dinner and two glasses of wine. The meal is preceded by a cash bar. Silver Owls are those who have been members of the Press Club for 25 years or longer. Golden Owls are those who have been members 50…
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Press Briefing on the National Security trial of Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai, former publisher of Apple Daily, has been imprisoned in Hong Kong for nearly four years. His trial, under the City’s National Security Law is set to resume Nov. 20, and Caoilfhionn Gallagher, head of Jimmy's legal team, will provide an update on the case. It is anticipated that the defense will begin their case on Nov. 20 and that Jimmy Lai will provide testimony. Gallagher will also discuss the recent changes in Hong Kong law that led to this case. Jimmy Lai’s time in prison has taken a physical toll on him. His son, Sebastien Lai, will discuss his father's declining health and…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "The Devil Behind the Badge," Rick Jervis
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Pulitzer Prize-winning USA Today reporter Rick Jervis will discuss his new book, "The Devil Behind The Badge," at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. In "The Devil Behind The Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer, Jervis, who lives in Austin, tells the shocking story of a U.S.Border Patrol agent turned serial killer who, over the course of 12 days in September 2018, lures four victims into his white Dodge truck, drives them to the edge of town, shoots them at close range and leaves them dead or dying on the sides of rural…
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Family Holiday Celebration
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Join us for a delightful evening of festive fun at our Family Holiday Celebration for National Press Club members and their loved ones! Get ready to make unforgettable memories as we kick off the holiday season with joy and cheer. Indulge in a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family. From a visit by Santa Claus himself to gingerbread treat decorating, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to bring your appetite! Our event will feature a seasonal buffet to include a delectable selection of food and beverages to satisfy your cravings. Whether you…
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Tour of the Club's Archives
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Calling all History enthusiasts! NPC's archivist, Jeffrey Schlosberg, is leading a tour through The National Press Club Archives to share our Club's history and the history of journalism in the Washington DC area. Enjoy stories told through collections of archival materials from the National Press Club, the Washington Press Club (formerly the Women’s National Press Club), and The Gridiron Club that have been preserved throughout the Club's history beginning in 1908. Upon arrival, please gather in the 13th floor lobby where Jeffrey Schlosberg will connect with the group to begin the tour. …
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NPC Headliners: Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Breakfast on Tuesday, October 29. McDonough will deliver an update on the state of America’s veterans and their families. McDonough was sworn in as the 11th Secretary of Veterans Affairs on February 9, 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has worked to reduce homelessness and enhance medical care for America's veterans. During his confirmation hearing, Secretary McDonough testified to Congress, “I will work tirelessly to build and restore VA's trust as the premier agency for ensuring the…
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