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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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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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NPC to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3
On Monday, May 3, The National Press Club will host a virtual event for World Press Freedom Day highlighting the cases of three journalists in need: Austin Tice, Maria Ressa and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto, all past recipients of the Club’s John Aubuchon Award for press freedom. In this episode of Update-1, Press Freedom Team chair John Donnelly speaks to Broadcast/Podcast Team co-vice chair Adam Konowe about the upcoming event and the plight of these and other journalists. He also addresses the state of press freedom more broadly, including specific incidents at home and abroad that demonstrate…
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Southern Poverty Law Center President Discusses Extremism, White Nationalism
Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Margaret Huang says the U.S. is facing a crisis of "far-right extremism and deep threats to our democracy." This episode of Update-1 features part of NPC President Lisa Matthews' recent interview with Huang at a Headliners event. The issues they discuss include the increase in domestic terror attacks, why there has been a surge in white nationalist groups and how parents should talk to their children about rejecting hate. Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify by…
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An Inside Look At Ike's Leadership Style
President Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House during a transformational time, and his granddaughter says his goal was to unite the country with "middle road" ideas that would allow people to resolve their differences and compromise. In this edition of Update-1, NPC Broadcast Podcast team member Irv Chapman talks to Susan Eisenhower about her latest book, "How Ike Led." She discusses how the president always listened to dissenting points of view and took responsibility for his decisions. She also talks about the closeness of her family allowing her to get to know her grandfather very…
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Retired AP Reporter Discusses Covering More Than 400 Executions
Retired Associated Press reporter Michael Graczyk may have witnessed more executions than any journalist in American history. Working at the AP’s Houston bureau, one of Graczyk’s assignments was to cover the Texas Department of Corrections. As part of his job, he witnessed hundreds of executions over his nearly 46-year AP career. In this edition of Update-1, Graczyk talks to NPC Broadcast Podcast member Shannon Fisher about the manner in which he approached his unique and heavy role as a reporter, sharing stories of his interactions with the families of the victims, the inmates and the loved…
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