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Stay Safe, Stay Cool … Stay In and Play *Virtual* Pub Quiz Tonight at 7
The weather report for the DMV tonight is … rain ... lots of it! Unlike Stan Getz’s "Sweet Rain," the forecast for this one is bitter ... and loud! We know, you’re Zoomed-out and staying put at home is putting you out. But at least you don’t need to wear a mask or duck under an undersized umbrella to play the National Press Club-sponsored *Virtual* Pub Quiz, which is happening tonight at 7 on your computer. Playing is free and easy (even easier from our previous online quizzes). Gather your friends and register before 6 p.m. by clicking here. You say you don’t have a team ... or friends?…
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Taco night to go - available now
If you’re missing taco night at the National Press Club, you’re not alone! This week we’re offering members a chance to order a no-fuss taco meal kit from our online store. We’ve extended the deadline to place orders through today, July 23 at 7 p.m. Use the coupon code (member) to receive 15% off of your meal kit – or any other food or beverages from the online store. The taco meal kit serves two and reheating instructions are included to make for an easy no-hassle dinner for you and your family. Pickup your meal kit anytime between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. today or tomorrow (July 23 and 24). Don…
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MLB writer Paul Sullivan on weird season, July 28
Paul Sullivan, president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, covers the White Sox and Cubs for the Chicago Tribune. Paul Sullivan, president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, will discuss the most unusual Major League Baseball season in history at a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker event at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 28. Sullivan, a reporter with the Chicago Tribune, will join Club President Michael Freedman for a conversation about MLB's effort to launch America's Pastime in the midst of a global pandemic, while maintaining the health and safety of players,…
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Reliable Source is open to serve you & guests
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to return to Reliable Source, where special lunch and dinner menus are available. We are open! Among the featured items are entrees, such as steak, salmon, halibut, or shrimp with vegetables and potatoes/rice. Daily sandwiches include crab cake, BBQ shredded beef and a burger with all trimmings. Other choices include salmon on Greek salad and certified Angus beef steak served with salad. The kitchen prepares everything fresh for a reasonable price. Salmon on salad. Sample all of the Club's tasty dishes. Special cocktails also are…
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Paul Dickson book talk to explore creation of the citizen army that won WWII, Aug. 14
National Press Club member Paul Dickson, author of more than 40 books, will speak and answer questions about his newest book "The Rise of the G.I. Army, 1940-1942: The Forgotten Story of How America Forged a Powerful Army Before Pearl Harbor," at a virtual Headliners Book Rap on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. This free, one-hour program will stream live at as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Book and Author series. It is open to both the media and the public. To access the livestream or download a calendar reminder, click here.
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The Hiroshima coverup: Journalist Lesley Blume to discuss aftermath of first atomic bombing today at 1 p.m.
Bestselling author Lesley M. M. Blume will discuss her book "FALLOUT: The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World" at a virtual National Press Club Headliners Book and Author event Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. To view the livestream or download a calendar invitation, please click here.
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Game on for *virtual* Pub Quiz this Thursday, 7 p.m.
Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer 2020, where the heat and humidity are as oppressive as the ennui of social distancing and endless work-related Zoom meetings. We get it, these are tough times. But there is a silver lining surrounding the latest dark clouds of uncertainty: Virtual Pub Quiz is still on for Thursday at 7 p.m. Take a break from the daily drudge by gathering your friends this Thursday evening for virtual trivia – free of charge – with your fellow Club members and friends. Online registration is easy: Before you know it, you’re all set. (Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Just…
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Developing a diverse investigative journalism team, today at 11:30 a.m.
Journalists prize investigative work for the impact it has: unearthing risk and damage, holding the powerful to account, changing laws and changing lives. But investigative journalism jobs have long been the province of veteran reporters, usually white and male. As newsrooms commit to diversifying their teams, investigative journalists can better reflect underserved communities that have traditionally been harmed by systemic problems yet to be exposed. In this News Leaders Association and National Press Club Journalism Institute program on July 24 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EDT, speakers…
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Update-1: Global strategy expert discusses China's ambitions, impact on U.S.
Jonathan Ward, founder of Atlas Organization The relationship between the United States and China is fast emerging as the number one American foreign policy priority, and it is the subject of the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast. In this episode, Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith speaks with Jonathan Ward, an internationally recognized expert on Chinese global strategy. Ward discusses the state of press freedom in Hong Kong, China's objectives, how China intends to get what it wants and how the U.S. should respond. After earning his Ph.D. at…
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News Leaders Association, Journalism Institute present how to develop diverse investigative teams, July 24
Journalists prize investigative work for the impact it has: unearthing risk and damage, holding the powerful to account, changing laws and changing lives. But investigative journalism jobs have long been the province of veteran reporters, usually white and male. As newsrooms commit to diversifying their teams, investigative journalists can better reflect underserved communities that have traditionally been harmed by systemic problems yet to be exposed. Join moderator Manny Garcia, senior editor for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative; Maria Perez, investigative reporter at…
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