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Public affairs heavy-hitters Chuck Todd and John Dickerson headline Nov. 9 'Kalb Report'
The moderators of the two highest-rated and longest-airing public-affairs programs —- Chuck Todd of NBC’s "Meet the Press" and John Dickerson of CBS’ "Face the Nation" —- plan to be Marvin Kalb’s guests on the next "Kalb Report." For more than 60 years, Americans have tuned in on Sunday mornings to network television for intelligent, insightful discourse on issues of politics and public policy. A proud history, however, does not guarantee future success in a digital world and a dramatically changing television landscape. In the past year, both CBS and NBC have changed moderators of these…
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Colleagues and Club honor Ifill at Fourth Estate Dinner
NPR special correspondent Michele Norris, The Washington Post’s Dan Balz and former PBS reporter Charlayne Hunter-Gault paid tribute to PBS NewsHour co-anchor Gwen Ifill as she received the Fourth Estate Award for lifetime achievement in journalism at a dinner Oct. 15. “Journalism was what I was meant to do,” Ifill told a ballroom full of current and former colleagues. “I embrace this honor tonight because it is bestowed by peers who also know what journalism is and what it can be when we can achieve, when we fall short, and when we aspire to more.” In a far-reaching career that has dented…
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Hemingway-inspired cocktail party with small plates, Nov. 5 at the Fourth Estate
There are just a few more days to reserve your spot at a special food and drink event Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Fourth Estate restaurant featuring Ernest Hemingway's favorite cocktails, made to his exacting specifications, and small plates to match. Noted Hemingway scholar and cocktail specialist Philip Greene will guide diners through an evening of Papa Hemingway-inspired cocktails and food with tales of the legendary writer, world traveler, journalist and sportsman's favorite watering holes. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes four sample cocktails, Hot Rum Punch, perfectly paired…
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U.S.-Thailand Relations
The prime minister discussed his country's desire to increase trade with the United States. He also discussed his wishes for the Cambodian peace process. He was in Washington, DC to meet with President Bush and congressional leaders. The United States is Thailand's second largest trading partner. Thailand also borders Cambodia which has been in a state of civil war since the Vietnam War. Mr. Choonhaven is the first freely-elected prime minister in twelve years in Thailand.
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Emmer and Demirjian to compete in the spelling bee Wednesday, Oct. 21
Representative Tom Emmer, R-Minn., will join the team of lawmakers on stage at the 2015 National Press Club "Politicians vs. Press" spelling bee on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Emmer, who took office earlier this year, was a competitive hockey player in college. He'll show how well he fares in a spelling contest alongside Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Rep. Brad Ashford, D-Neb and Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Az. Karoun Demirjian, foreign policy reporter for The Washington Post, has also signed on to participate in the spelling bee and will…
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Swim with the Fish, Drink like Hemingway in the Fourth Estate Thursday, Nov. 5
Plan for an evening of Papa Hemingway’s favorite cocktails, made to his exacting specifications, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club, on the 13th floor of the National Press Building. Noted Hemingway scholar and cocktail specialist, Philip Greene, will be signing his book, "To Have and Have Another - A Hemingway Cocktail Companion," and regaling gathered compadres with Hemingway Anecdotes", photographs, prose and letters as well as debunking myths about the legendary writer, sportsman and favored companion at any bar he…
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Nominations for officers and board members run through Friday, Oct. 30
Nominations for this year's annual National Press Club elections for officers and board members run through Friday, Oct. 30. Nominating petitions must be placed on the tables outside the president's office for members to sign by Friday, Oct. 23. The nomination period will be followed by candidate vetting. Members will be able to vote online, by absentee ballot and in person. Members who choose to vote in person will cast their ballots on Friday, Dec. 11. The election results will be announced that evening.
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Did you know members can reserve three Club spaces for free?
The McClendon Room, the Games Room and the Mezzanine are available to members as an exceptional venue for meetings, cocktail parties and other special occasions. The spaces are located on the 14th floor of the National Press Club. Reservations are free for Club members, but there is a food and beverage minimum in exchange for use of the rooms.Audio-visual equipment, such as flat-screen TVs, and high speed wireless internet access are available for rental. Please contact Mesfin Mekonen regarding availability by calling at 202-662-7443 or sending an email to [email protected]. For more…
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This week in National Press Club history
October 11, 1976: Isaac Stern, renowned concert violinist, advocates for the arts in a luncheon speech. October 12, 1999: Dave Thomas, founder and CEO of the Wendy’s restaurant chain, urges expanded and improved adoption services in the United States, an important cause to him as a Depression-era adoptee. At a Press Club luncheon, he also dispenses some old-fashioned business advice, and joins a long list of business leaders who have appeared at the Club, including Donald Trump and Elon Musk, president and CEO of the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. October 16, 2008: John…
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World of driverless pods could transform mobility
Larry Burns, professor of engineering practice at the University of Michigan, sketched a future of driverless, intercommunicating, on-demand, two-seat “pods” that will dramatically alter how we get around at an Oct. 14 Newsmakers Event at the National Press Club. This world is not far off and should be encouraged, he said. Burns, formerly corporate vice president of R and D and strategic planning at General Motors, was joined by Robbie Diamond, president and CEO of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) and Lynn Liddle, executive vice president of Domino’s Pizza. Diamond stressed the need…
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