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Coffee & Conversation with David M. Rubenstein
David M. Rubenstein, philanthropist and Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of The Carlyle Group, discusses his recent book, “The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians,” at a National Press Club event on February 24, 2020.
Type: Media
Broadcast/Podcast Team seeking young members - meets today at noon
The National Press Club's hyperactive Broadcast/Podcast Team is actively seeking young members and others to contribute their podcasting skills to enhancing the reputation of the Club as the place "Where News Happens." With more that 100 podcasts in circulation, this team offers Club members a chance to show off their skills while putting the Club's priorities in the public spotlight. The next meeting of the team is today, March 5, at noon in the McClendon Room on the Club's 14th floor. A buffet lunch will be available, but it is not necessary to purchase a meal to bring your ideas to the…
Type: News
Reliable Source Irish Buffet, March 17
National Press Club members and their guests are invited for a St. Patrick’s Day buffet and celebration on Tuesday, March 17 starting at 5:30 for food and music by popular guitarist Mat Palombo at 6:30 p.m. There will be a special drinks and buffet items for this occasion. The price of the buffet is $30 for Club members and $35 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event is usually sold out. Please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected] Here's the menu: Soup Irish Potato soup with leeks and edamame Irish Soda Bread Entrees Sliced corned…
Type: News
With coronavirus cases now reported in Md., how are localities nationwide preparing? NACCHO official to speak today at 11 a.m.
George Roberts Jr., president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, will discuss how local health officials across the country are preparing for the coronavirus at a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Friday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in the Zenger room. Roberts has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Texas Public Health District since November 2006 and has 35 years of healthcare experience, mostly in hospital administration. Roberts will make brief remarks followed by a question-and-answer session. Members of the media can register here to attend…
Type: News
House and Bar Team meets Monday, March 9
The National Press Club's House and Bar Team will meet at noon Monday, March 9, in the 14th floor Cosgrove Lounge. The agenda includes the start of a discussion of the team's 2020 priorities. The gorup is responsible for reviewing the Club’s House Rules on an annual basis and for making recommendations for possible changes, as well as fielding requests from members. The team advises on the Club’s restaurants, member facilities, general décor and atmosphere. New Co Chairs Viola Gienger and Zach Everson encourage interested Club members to attend. For more information, or to RSVP if…
Type: News
Personal stories, emotional reactions can bring policy reporting to wider audience
Provoking an emotional reaction and providing a clear call to action are ways to make policy stories more accessible to a wider audience, speakers said Friday, Feb. 28, at a National Press Club Journalism Institute event. Speaking at a half-day training on how to report and write policy stories for the general public, former Politico, National Journal and McClatchy reporter and editor Andie Coller said if a story inspires an emotional reaction and shows how it can personally affect the reader or people close to them, they will be more likely to read it. While it can be tricky for people to…
Type: News
Panel to address press freedom while working in conflict zones, March 24
International reporting provides domestic audiences a window to understanding the world around them. But when journalists cover life in a conflict zone, it's not unlike a soldier's deployment. Correspondents safeguard themselves as best they can, they leave worried loved ones behind, and they befriend and rely on in-country colleagues – often in areas with much less trust of the media than domestic audiences. In “Press Freedom in Conflict Zones – Coverage, Crisis, Closure,” our panelists will go beyond the physical and mental preparation for working in conflict zones. They’ll discuss…
Type: News
Motion Picture Industry
Mr. Glickman talked about the state of the entertainment and motion picture industries, video sharing and piracy, and the impact of advanced technologies on the communications business. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Secretary Glickman was also a U.S. Representative (D-KS) (1977-1995) and secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (1995-2001). He took over the MPAA presidency from the recently-retired Jack Valenti.
Type: Media
NPC Podcast: CNN’s John King breaks down 2020 election coverage
With a field of primary candidates as large as the Democrats started with in 2020, keeping up-to-date with election news is challenging. The process is even more daunting for political journalists who gather ever-changing data from candidates, pollsters, strategists, and voters across the country. Effectively analyzing and organizing this information into an easily digestible package for the public is a skill that takes years to develop. CNN’s John King, host of Inside Politics, has spent his career covering elections from nearly every angle. In the latest edition of Update-1, the National…
Type: News
NPC Reporter/Source Happy Hour (POSTPONED)
Journalists, are you looking to meet new sources? Communicators, are you looking to make connections with journalists who cover your issues? Then you’ll want to join us for our next Reporter/Source Happy Hour in the National Press Club’s Zenger Room on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This gathering will focus on Education, Labor, Workforce, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) issues. If you cover any of these issues, or you represent organizations in this arena, the May 13 mixer is a great opportunity to make new connections in a casual, fun and relaxed…
Type: Event