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Photographer Discusses The Dangers Of Being At The U.S. Capitol During Deadly Attack
National Press Club member Christy Bowe says she was in a "dangerous situation" when Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 realized she was a member of the media and began chanting insults directed at news organizations. In the second of a two-part series featuring journalists who were on duty that historic day, NPC Broadcast Podcast Committee member and American University assistant professor in communications Gemma Puglisi interviews Bowe, a photojournalist who was on the East side of the Capitol. She says she noticed the atmosphere becoming more intense as the size of…
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Photojournalist Recalls Her Experience At U.S. Capitol During Deadly Attack
The January 6 deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol endangered not only lawmakers but also journalists who were on duty for what turned out to be a direct attack on a hallowed democratic institution. In the first of a two-part series featuring journalists who were on the scene, NPC Broadcast Podcast Committee member and American University assistant professor in communications Gemma Puglisi interviews photojournalist and NPC member Cheriss May, who was working as a freelancer on that historic day. Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher,…
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NPC Newsmaker: AMA President Dr. Susan Bailey
American Medical Association President Dr. Susan Bailey called for President-elect Joe Biden to roll out a national strategy to help the U.S. recover from the COVID-19 pandemic during a National Press Club Headliners Virtual Newsmaker interview on Jan. 12, 2021.
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It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
The National Press Club closed 2020 by presenting a 'radio play' version of the classic story "It's a Wonderful Life" on New Year's Eve. The cast of the one hour radio play included former Club presidents Mark Hamrick, Angela Greiling Keane, Jeff Ballou and Gil Klein, along with Board of Governors members Debra Silimeo, Danny Selnick and Mark Schoeff, Jr. Professional broadcasters and Club members Dan Raviv, Barbara Porter, Sam Litzinger, Irv Chapman and Ken Mellgren are also in the cast, along with members Marc Wojno, Maureen Beasley, Mike Hempen, Adam Konowe, Jan Zastrow and Viola…
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Radio Making A Difference In Developing Countries
Despite huge advances in communications technology, radio remains one of the most effective media--especially in developing countries. Radio can help farmers with better growing practices, encourage the use of clean water, and promote free elections. A nonprofit organization called Developing Radio Partners works to boost useful radio programming in poor countries. In the latest Update-1 podcast, Broadcast Podcast Committee member Tom Young speaks with the president and CEO of Developing Radio Partners, Chuck Rice. Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast,…
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Highlighting the NAB's Efforts to Increase Diversity In Broadcasting
Earlier this year the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation launched the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center, a website dedicated to helping media companies and industry professionals create and sustain a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are designed to help companies embrace unique perspectives and voices. In this episode of Update-1, the NAB's Chief Diversity Officer and Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke talks with Broadcast Podcast team member Sarah Dolezal about the role the NAB plays in improving…
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Report for America Helps Local Newsrooms Fill Gaps
Local news across the U.S. continues to struggle as the pandemic adds to the financial losses that newspapers, radio stations and other media have suffered for years. With declining revenue from advertising and subscriptions, news outlets have resorted to cutting deeply into the personnel in their newsrooms. In this episode of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast team member Bill Loveless talks to Steve Waldman, the president and co-founder of Report for America, a nonprofit program that puts journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America placed…
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The Club Highlights The Ongoing Struggle For Press Freedom
The National Press Club has always stood for press freedom, and this 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 8 years. Both Ressa and Tice have…
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Maria Ressa on her fight for press freedom in the Philippines and around the world
A major address by Maria Ressa, who provides an update on her case in the Philippines, where she faces up to seven years in prison for a conviction on trumped-up charges of “cyber libel.” After her remarks she speaks with Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post.
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