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NPC Luncheon with Vivian Schiller
NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Ben Bernanke
Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, addressed the National Press Club at a luncheon on February 3, 2011. The head of the Federal Reserve is often called the "second most powerful position in the country." Bernanke has steered the economy through the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and will discuss the burgeoning economic recovery.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Tim Pawlenty
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Pawlenty launched his book tour for his memoir, Courage to Stand. In his book, Pawlenty tells his story of going from blue-collar South St. Paul to the governor's mansion, about his time as governo,r and shares his ideas for the direction of the country and how some of the things he's done in Minnesota might translate nationally.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Harry Shearer
Actor, writer and public radio host Harry Shearer spoke on March 14, 2001 at the National Press Club about the state of journalism in the U.S. Mr. Shearer gives voice to multiple characters on the Fox animated series "The Simpsons" and hosts the syndicated public radio program "Le Show."
Type: Media
Helen Thomas on the role of the press in a free society
Legendary journalist Helen Thomas, a long-time member of the National Press Club, passed away July 20, 2013 at the age of 92. In 2004, she was interviewed for the documentary "The National Press Club at 100: A Century of Headlines." Here we present an outtake of that interview in which she talks about the role of the press in a free society.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 7.2.12
Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Senator John McCain criticizes the White House response to the Syrian crisis; "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh comments on the Jerry Sandusky case; Iraq's Chief Justice speaks on the many challenges he faces in creating an independent judiciary system; an OECD study shows the U.S. lagging in education; and Al Sharpton joins other civil rights leaders in defense of Attorney General Eric Holder.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talked by videolink from New York City to journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by the journalists. Among the issues he addressed were Iranian nuclear development, Middle East issues, his political future, and his anticipated remarks the United Nations General Assembly the next day. This was the first National Press Club Luncheon conducted by videoconference.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Sen. Max Baucus and Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Senator Baucus and Representative Pelosi debated the China Most Favored Nation question and the possibility of revoking the MFN status. The two members of Congress discussed their opposing positions, China's increasing commercialization, and human rights violations in China. Senator Baucus, chair of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, favors the extension of MFN, while Representative Pelosi, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, favors revoking MFN. They responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Anson Chan
Anson Chan spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon on April 25, 1994 about former British colony Hong Kong. She was the first Chinese and first female to hold the position of Chief Secretary. Chan was responsible for many government policies and reforms in Hong Kong.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with Bill Mauldin
Bill Mauldin spoke about his tenure as a WWII cartoonist and working for Stars and Stripes at a National Press Club Luncheon on April 26, 1994.
Type: Media