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Historic handoff: Club obtains Murrow's BBC mic, 'Holy Grail' of broadcast journalism
On a sunny and crisp fall morning this past Saturday, at a rest stop on New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway, the son of legendary CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow presented National Press Club President Michael Freedman with what Freedman called “the Holy Grail of broadcast journalism.” National Press Club President Michael Freedman calls renowned CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow's BBC microphone the 'Holy Grail' of broadcast journalism. Casey Murrow, whom Freedman awarded a lifetime Club membership during his inaugural gala in January, honored that recognition by donating to the Club several…
Type: News
Sister In The Band Of Brothers: Embedded In Iraq
Ms. Skiba talked about her book Sister In the Band Of Brothers: Embedded With the 101st Airborne In Iraq, published by University Press of Kansas. She traveled to Iraq as an embedded reporter with the 159th Aviation Brigade. As one of only 60 female reporters in Iraq, she detailed her experiences as the only female civilian among 2,300 soldiers. The author describes her interaction with the soldiers, from "media boot camp" to the end of her assignment. Ms. Skiba answered questions from members of the audience after her presentation.
Type: Media
Pumpkin carving deadline looms
Don't be haunted by regret about not entering the National Press Club Pumpkin Carving Contest. Participants can compete in several categories and must email submissions to Director of Membership Engagement Laura Coker [email protected] by 5 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct 29. Pumpkins will be judged in the following categories: News jack-o'-lantern Candidate jack-o'-lantern Most 2020 jack-o'-lantern Creative jack-o'-lantern National Press Club Board members will determine the Final Four in each category and those will then be posted to the National Press Club Instagram for final votes by the…
Type: News
Hint CEO recounts how, with no experience, she overcame fear to build a hot, new beverage company
Entrepreneur Kara Goldin may be one of InStyle’s 2019 “Badass 50” and one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business," but in starting her own now hugely successful company she often found herself uncertain of her ability to succeed, she said in an Oct.19 National Press Club Headliners Book Event event moderated by Kimberly Adams, a member of the Club's Board of Governors. Goldin wrote her book, “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters” as both a memoir and a source of advice for people hesitant to live their dreams. Her journey started 15 years ago, Goldin said, when she was an…
Type: News
Tice Family Statement On Developments In Austin Tice Case
WASHINGTON-- The following statement from the family of Austin Tice was released today by the National Press Club: For years we have pushed for engagement between the US and Syrian governments to help bring our son safely home, so we hope recent reports are accurate. We are deeply grateful to everyone working for Austin's safe return, and his continued absence shows there is more to be done. - Marc and Debra Tice PRESS CONTACT: William McCarren for the National Press Club; [email protected], (202) 662-7534
Type: News
Club perseveres through pandemic
The National Press Club has been knocked back but not knocked out by the coronavirus pandemic, Club leaders said at the Oct. 16 general membership meeting. National Press Club President Michael Freedman and Vice President Lisa Matthews emphasized the Club has remained active during the coronavirus pandemic by sponsoring many virtual news events, continuing its press freedom work and helping the local community. Photo: Tiina Kreek The Club closed its doors to in-person activities from March 16 until June 9. Since resuming dining, takeout and other services in late June, Club business…
Type: News
What does QAnon portend? Daily Beast conservative media writer to analyze, Oct. 27
Will Sommer, a Daily Beast reporter who closely tracks the right-wing fringe, will join National Press Club board member Del Wilber in a virtual discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, about the QAnon movement and what it portends -- in coming days and after the presidential election. To join the conversation email Wilber at [email protected]. Sommer has been one of the nation's closest chroniclers of QAnon, a complicated conspiracy theory about satanic Democrats who run pedophile rings and how a secret cabal of government officials is trying to help President Trump eliminate them.…
Type: News
Filibuster Ad Campaign
Participating by satellite connection, Mr. Lear announced that the Foundation is launching a multimillion dollar national advertising and grassroots campaign to urge senators to preserve the use of the Senate rule known as the filibuster in preventing votes on judicial nominations. The ad features Los Angeles firefighter Mr. Nenoni. Mr. Neas described the 200-year history of the Senate filibuster rule, as well as the current effort by Senate Republicans to limit its use. The participants answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Let the Club do the cooking. Online store offers new meals, old favorites for takeout
Are you busy covering the current news cycle and need a reliable meal delivered? The National Press Club kitchen is here to help! The Club's online store is where you'll find new items like the Autumn roasted butternut squash salad or the Apple wood smoked turkey wrap. Favorites like the Angus Burger and Dr. Fauci cookie are also still available for no contact delivery or curbside pickup. Cocktails, NPC wine, beer and spirits are also available for sale, but must be picked up at the Club ( Must be 21+ to purchase). Club members receive a 15% discount on food and beverage items using…
Type: News
Virtual Book Rap features member’s tome on building rural water systems in developing countries, Nov. 5
Michael Curley, a member of the National Press Club, plans to discuss his book, "Environmental Finance for the Developing World," at a Virtual Book Rap Thursday, Nov.5, at 7 p.m. To receive an invitation to join the event, sponsored by the Book & Author Group, please email Heather Forsgren Weaver. Despite its imposing title, the book is largely about bringing safe drinking water and basic sanitation to poor villages in rural areas in the developing world. Michael Curley (Photo: Noel St. John It is based on Curley’s personal experience building water systems in 15 villages in…
Type: News