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COVID-19 reveals ‘hypocrisy’ of college athletics, says broadcaster Bob Costas
Legendary television sportscaster Bob Costas said the coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the “hypocrisy” of college athletics and football during a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker on Friday, Nov. 6. With some campuses struggling to stop the spread of the COVID-19 infection and laying out extensive protocols to do so, college football has continued, with student-athletes expected to keep practicing and playing with no salary or union protections, unlike the professional game. Costas said the inequity is stark, and with football ongoing but most other activities shut down, it shows where…
Type: News
Veterans Issues
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson talked about veterans' issues, the operation of the Veterans Administration, medical treatment for injured personnel serving in Iraq, and veterans' services and benefits. He also responded to questions from the audience. As a former ambassador to the Vatican, he also made brief comments on the election of Pope Benedict XVI in Rome.
Type: Media
Club welcomes 58 new members
The following journalist, communicator and student members joined the National Press Club in October: Hibah Ansari, Reporter, Sahan Journal (Report for America) Antonia Ayres-Brown, Newport Reporter, The Public's Radio (Report for America) Aja Beckham, Staff Writer, DCist/WAMU (Report for America) Brandon Block, Reporter, The Olympian (Report for America) Kim Bojórquez, Latino Communities Reporter, Sacramento Bee (Report for America) Devna Bose, Reporter, The Charlotte Observer (Report for America) Bill Bronrott, Director, Bronrott Communications (Retired) Kailey Broussard,…
Type: News
BOGO offer extended through Nov. 12
We know you meant to take us up on the fabulous buy one get one deal for National Press Club Membership…but the election is taking a few more days than imagined. We get it, you’ve been busy! We are announcing today an extension of the offer through close of business Thursday, Nov. 12. Hundreds of members have already prepaid their 2021 dues in order to get 2022 membership for free, now you have a few more days to join them! Claim the offer today.
Type: News
Ease election stress at Virtual Pub Quiz, 7 pm Nov. 12
Celebrate the end of unrelenting political advertising and raise a toast to the memory of the quizmaster of all quizmasters Alex Trebek at a virtual National Press Club Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Type: News
This week: 2020 Fourth Estate Award Gala honoring CBS News president Susan Zirinsky
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will honor Susan Zirinsky of CBS News at the 2020 Fourth Estate Award Gala on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18. In addition to mingling in our custom-made virtual ballroom before and after the formal program, attendees will hear inspiring remarks from all the honorees, including the 2020 Fourth Estate Award honoree Susan Zirinsky. Zirinsky became CBS News president and senior executive producer of CBS News in 2019, after a decades-long career covering a range of historic stories. Zirinsky will accept the evening’s highest honor, the Fourth…
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Broadcasting legend Bob Costas explores state of American sports, Nov. 6
As the prime-time host of 11 Olympic games, seven Super Bowls, seven World Series, and 10 NBA finals, legendary broadcaster and play-by-play announcer Bob Costas has called some of the most significant moments in modern American sports history. Renowned sportscaster Bob Costas will discuss the intersection of sports and challenges facing society, such as the pandemic and racism. Costas will join National Press Club President Michael Freedman at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, for an in-depth discussion on the state of American sports amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…
Type: News
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Bob Costas
As the prime-time host of 11 Olympic games, seven Super Bowls, seven World Series, and 10 NBA finals, legendary broadcaster and play-by-play announcer Bob Costas has called some of the most significant moments in modern American sports history. On Friday, November 6, Costas will join National Press Club President Michael Freedman for an in-depth discussion on the state of American sports amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role that our teams and sports stars have played in tackling systemic issues like racism and inequality. This one-hour program will stream live…
Type: Event
Media Censorship Issues
A panel discussed the cultural and legal implications of "film sanitizing." The focus was on a new documentary about censorship and artistic freedom, titled BLEEP! Censoring Hollywood?. The film examined the controversy and legality surrounding the practice of editing or filtering DVD versions of popular films in order to block out potentially questionable content for viewers. This "film sanitizing" technique had prompted the Family Movie Act, under consideration in Congress, which would allow companies to edit video material for content as well as limit legal actions that could be taken…
Type: Media
Brockovich: It takes upset mothers to upgrade water quality
Superheroes don’t solve community water pollution problems, mothers do, activist Erin Brockovich told a National Press Club Virtual Book Rap on Friday, Oct. 30, while promoting her new book, "Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It." “Upset mothers are real good at turning their anger into action,” Brockovich said. “When they get organized, listen I’m just there to cheerlead because they are going to come right through until they get accomplished the thing they need to do.” It takes a lot of organization, work and time to improve water quality…
Type: News