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The Kalb Report - Astronaut Michael Collins
In 1865, Jules Verne wrote the science fiction novel “From the Earth to the Moon and a Trip Around it.” Nearly 105 years later, Michael Collins “lived” what Jules Verne could only imagine. In July of 1969, against the backdrop of the raging war in Vietnam and the social upheaval in American society, the eyes of the world turned skyward as three American astronauts roared their way toward history. In what has been described as the greatest technological achievement of the 20th century, Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin…
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NPC Virtual Book Event: Brian Stelter, "HOAX"
Over the course of two years, CNN Worldwide’s chief media correspondent and Reliable Sources anchor Brian Stelter interviewed more than 250 current and former Fox News insiders in a bid to understand why the network dropped the “fair and balanced” claim and embraced “fake news.” Stelter chronicles what he learned about the multibillion-dollar media powerhouse and its ties to President Donald Trump in his new book “HOAX: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.” Stelter discussed his findings and what he calls “the collusion between Fox News and Donald Trump” at a…
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NPC Book Rap: Paul Dickson, "The Rise of the G.I. Army"
As people around the world commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, author Paul Dickson shared his new 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 National Press Club Virtual Book Rap on August 14, 2020.
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NPC Book Rap: Lesley M.M. Blume, "Fallout"
Bestselling author Lesley M. M. Blume discussed her book FALLOUT: The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World, at a National Press Club Virtual Book Event on August 5, 2020.
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NPC Book Rap: "Tales from The National Press Club" with Gil Klein
National Press Club president Mike Freedman discusses "Tales from The National Press Club" with author (and former NPC president) Gil Klein.
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NPC Book Rap: Michelle Duster - "Ida B. the Queen"
The great-granddaughter of crusading journalist Ida B. Wells, author Michelle Duster, discussed her new book Ida B. The Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells, at a National Press Club Virtual Book Event on February 23, 2021.
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NPC Book Rap: Bill Novelli - "Good Business"
Bill Novelli, one of the pioneers of social marketing, discussed his book, "Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World," at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event at on January 29, 2021.
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The Kalb Report: One for the History Books - A Conversation with Ken Burns
Ken Burns, the Emmy-Award winning documentarian, is known for illuminating American life through renowned films including “The Civil War,” “Jazz,” “The Statue of Liberty,” and “Baseball.” By chronicling seminal moments in our country’s past, he has provided context and perspective on many of the unprecedented cultural, political and racial challenges we face today. Does Burns believe our nation is at a societal inflection point? And how much time must pass to reflect objectively on this tumultuous year? Join moderator Marvin Kalb in a conversation with Ken Burns.
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NPC Book Event: Rep. Eric Swalwell, "Endgame"
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) discussed what it was like inside the investigation and impeachment of President Trump and what he believes is at stake for the American people at a virtual National Press Club Headliners Book Event on June 25, 2020.
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The Kalb Report - “We the People…”
Is America headed for—or perhaps already in—a constitutional crisis fueled by highly partisan politics? Is this endangering our democracy? If so, where do we go from here? The first forum in the 26th season of The Kalb Report (and the 100th program in the series) tackles these questions as well as examine who we are as a country today, how we are influencing the world and whether the current administration is an anomaly or represents a dramatic shift in our ideology. Joining moderator Marvin Kalb is NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, NBC News Justice Correspondent Pete Williams…
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