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Transatlantic Cooperation
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, gave a talk titled "Peace Is a Question of Will." President Ahtisaari explained how to enhance transatlantic co-operation in peace-building. He reflected on the central role of the U.S. and transatlantic co-operation to solve conflicts and build peace. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Journalism and Social Media
A panel discussion examined the pros and cons of the new social media phenomenon which was transforming the way journalists work. The panelists debated if Twitter and other such mediums are more a distraction than real communication or if they are the way of the future. Rick Dunham moderated. John Blossom is the author of Content Nation: Surviving and Thriving as Social Media Changes Our Work, Our Lives and Our Future (Wiley; new edition January 9, 2009). Patrick Gavin, who tweets for Politico, wrote the article, "10 Most Influential Twitterers in Washington."
Type: Media
Alma Powell on Youth Assistance Programs
Alma Powell, national chair of America's Promise Alliance, talked about the challenges facing the nation's youth and remedies to reverse the high school dropout crisis. Mrs. Powell cited newly released data on high school graduation rates of the nation's largest cities and the adverse impact low graduation rates have on the nation's economic and national security. She also discussed the important role that service plays in helping young people and reflected on how she and her husband General Colin Powell have spent decades working to engage every sector of society to improve the lives of…
Type: Media
Future of Journalism
Journalism executives discussed the future of journalism in a fast-changing environment and how they plan to guide an industry in transition. Martin Kalb moderated. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience of college students and industry professionals at the National Press Club.
Type: Media
America's National Parks
Terrence Jones spoke on "A Case for America's National Parks Through the Artist's Lens." Topics included arts funding and the future of the national parks. Mr. Jones responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Public Broadcasting and Commercial Media
Vivian Schiller, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talked about lessons public broadcasting could learn from commercial media and vice versa. Among the topics she addressed were business structure, development and incorporation of new technologies, and understanding the listening audience. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Energy Policy Alternatives
Fred Smith talked about the relationship between volatile energy prices and the U.S. economic downturn. He also discussed a new study that forecasts the long-term economic impact of policies proposed by the council to increase energy security. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This speech was titled: "Confronting the Energy Threat: Electrification of Transportation as the Path Toward a Stronger Economy and Enhanced National Security."
Type: Media
Economic Stimulus Legislation
The panel talked about the potential impact of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on state and local governments. They talked about the mechanisms of money allocations to the state programs and the restrictions that states had in spending the stimulus funds, including statements on the regulatory scheme for ensuring correct usage of the funds. The panel answered questions from the audience. The panelists collectively briefed the National Governors Association after their presentation.
Type: Media
Federal Reserve Financial Assistance Programs
Chairman Bernanke outlined initiatives to better inform the public on the range of programs associated with the financial crisis. In his remarks he said the Federal Reserve was taking on relatively little risk of financial loss with its $2 trillion in programs to make credit more widely available, promised that the central bank would become more transparent about its actions, and would unveil a new Web site to consolidate information. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience following his remarks.
Type: Media
Press Club Rewind - 7.2.12
Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Senator John McCain criticizes the White House response to the Syrian crisis; "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh comments on the Jerry Sandusky case; Iraq's Chief Justice speaks on the many challenges he faces in creating an independent judiciary system; an OECD study shows the U.S. lagging in education; and Al Sharpton joins other civil rights leaders in defense of Attorney General Eric Holder.
Type: Media