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Healthy America
Governor Huckabee, who was introduced by Mr. Dunham, spoke at a National Press Club Newsmaker luncheon titled "Healthy America: Wellness Where We Work, Live, and Learn." He talked about how poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to the premature deaths of thousands of Americans each year. The governor discussed how the Southern style of frying all foods, including twinkies, had led to his being overweight. Governor Huckabee lost 110 pounds since 2003, when he was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. He said that the culture of Americans towards obesity had to change and likened this to the…
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NPC Luncheon with Second Lady Barbara Bush
Second Lady Barbara Bush addressed the topic of adult literacy - and the public and private initiatives she was promoting to advocate for this cause - at a National press Club luncheon event on Sept 23, 1986.
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The Kalb Report - Diane Sawyer
Diane Sawyer, anchor of ABC’s World News, joined CBS and NBC news correspondent Marvin Kalb to share her insights on the transformation of journalism, the state of the evening news, and gender barriers in the newsroom. The Kalb Report public television, radio and online series is produced by the George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard University and the National Press Club. The series is underwritten by a grant from Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. This program is presented before a live studio audience comprising students and professional journalists at…
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Harry Shearer on the State of Journalism
Actor, writer and public radio host Harry Shearer spoke 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."
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The Future of Public Radio
Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's (NPR) vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. She responded to written questions from audience members.
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NPC Newsmaker: Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talked about his new book, A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need From Washington (and a Trillion That We Don't).
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Economy and Macroeconomic Policy
Federal Reserve Chairm Ben Bernanke talked about the U.S. economic outlook. Afterward, he answered written questions submitted by audience members.
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George Allen - What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports
Former Senator and Governor George Allen (R-VA) talked about his book What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports (Regnery Press, 2010). The son of NFL coach George Allen, Sr., brings the worlds of politics and sports together to show what Washington can learn from the greatest moments (and failures) in sports, as well as from the spirit and principles of fair play, hard work and keeping score. He was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday,…
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Kitty Kelley - Oprah: A Biography
Kitty Kelley talked about her book Oprah: A Biography. The celebrity biographer weaves together revelations from interviews with relatives, former lovers, and co-workers of talk show host and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey. She talked about Ms. Winfrey's political influence. Ms. Kelley was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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David Lynch - When the Luck of the Irish Ran Out
David Lynch talked about his book When the Luck of the Irish Ran Out: The World's Most Resilient Country and Its Struggle to Rise Again. In his book he describes how the Irish economic boom of the 1990s came to be and how it went bust. He was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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