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The Trump Phenomenon: What the Media Got Wrong
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States came as a surprise to many, particularly in the mainstream media and political establishment. But should it have been a surprise? Did the mainstream media miss a beat? And could they still be? Leonard Steinhorn, a professor of communication and affiliate professor of history at American University, believes that might be the case. NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Leone Lakhani speaks to Professor Steinhorn to find out why.
Type: Media
Dinner At The Press Club With The Iraqi Ambassador To The United States
Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. says Iraqi forces could not have defeated the Islamic State group without help from the U.S.-led coalition and paramilitary troops. In this edition of Update-1, Fareed Yasseen tells Press Club President Jeff Ballou that the battle with ISIS militants has been a transformative experience that has given the country a new spirit. He also describes the press as the "great equalizer" in the struggle to bring democracy to areas where it doesn't exist much, if at all. The ambassador requested the inclusion of this post-event fact correction: Where he said the surge…
Type: Media
A Retired Political Scientist And His New Book About America As A Divided Nation
In his new book "Divided We Fall" David Sonius argues that it takes an informed and empowered public to keep America great. In this edition of Update-1, Sonius tells Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman that the president isn't as powerful as many Americans think and that many members of Congress withhold their opinions on issues that are politically risky to discuss. He also believes it’s a myth that Americans are overtaxed, saying most people think they’re overtaxed because the tax system in inequitable. Sonius also says the political divides in the U.S. stem from culture and…
Type: Media
Champion Whistler And PR Pro Shares Insights In New Book
Four-time international whistling champion Chris Ullman’s message is as clear as his music: everyone has a special talent, an individual version of his award-winning whistle. In a new book titled Find Your Whistle, Chris chronicles the development and sharing of his gift, along with a distinguished career in government and private-sector public relations. Broadcast/Podcast team member Adam Konowe’s interview with Chris about his love of communication ranges from whistling for President George W. Bush in the White House to communicating on behalf of the global Carlyle Group.
Type: Media
Covering A Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse on August 21 is not just a boon for scientists, but also an opportunity for citizens and journalists alike. In this Update-1 podcast, NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Adam Konowe interviews Irene Klotz, space editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology. Klotz discusses why this solar eclipse has generated such widespread attention, as well as other developments in space science. She also explains what it’s been like to cover the space beat for 25 years on behalf of mainstream and trade media from Aviation Week to UPI.
Type: Media
Communications In The Trump Administration
The recent high profile departures from the Trump administration have some Americans questioning whether the White House is in chaos, and if so, the impact that has had on communications. In this episode of Update-1, Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Mike Hempen discusses the administration's communications with American University journalism professor Jill Olmsted, a former radio and television anchor and reporter. They talk about the leaks and tweets, the staff changes and what it all means to reporters and the public.
Type: Media
A One-On-One With Washington Post Award-Winning Columnist Michelle Singletary
Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary says regardless of income level, the key to successful money management is living below your means. In an Update-1 interview with Bankrate.com senior economic analyst and former NPC President Mark Hamrick, Singletary discusses why even high wage earners have money problems. She talks growing up in Baltimore and being taken in by her grandmother, who taught her valuable financial lessons. She explains the role her grandmother played in the start of her award-winning column, "The Color of Money."
Type: Media
NPC Member Irv Chapman Talks About His More Than 50 Years In The Business
National Press Club member and Bloomberg Radio Washington reporter Irv Chapman reviews his more than 50 years of broadcast network news reporting for Radio Press International, six bureaus of ABC, and now Bloomberg in a new Update-1 interview with Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Bill McCloskey. From the ease of covering the Kennedy White House to the rigors of reporting from Moscow and the side trips to cover former President Harry Truman and Japan's Emperor Hirohito, Chapman describes with good humor the career he says he will continue pursuing "until I find something better to do."
Type: Media
Trade Media Covering A Global Event
The biennial Salon du Bourget or Paris Air Show is recognized as one of the world's largest industry events. For one week, thousands of reporters descend on the show in search of relevant news. In the bustling media center, NPC broadcast/podcast team member Adam Konowe interviews Thomas Withington, editor of two trade publications, Armada International and Asian Military Review. The conversation covers how reporters approach large events like this, as well as how their publications work, terrorism reportage in France, and the defense and security policy implications of Presidents Donald Trump…
Type: Media
Aerospace Media Awards Recognize Excellence In Journalism
The annual Aerospace Media Awards dinner was held this year at the Aéro Club de France on June 18, the eve of the Paris Air Show. NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team member Adam Konowe, head of the judging panel, was at the event, which was founded by industry veteran Peter Bradfield. The following day, Konowe interviewed Bradfield and his celebrity host, Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay, in the Paris Air Show media center. Topics included how the awards are judged, sponsored and perceived, as well as the potential for future expansion including an all-new defense-related media awards event in 2018 to…
Type: Media