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Club podcast covers Trump phenomenon: What the media got wrong
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States came as a surprise to many, particularly in the mainstream media and political establishment. But should it have been a surprise? Did the mainstream media miss a beat? And could they still be? Leonard Steinhorn, a professor of communication and affiliate professor of history at American University, believes that might be the case. In the latest episode of Update-1, National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast team member Leone Lakhani speaks to Steinhorn to find out why. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. The podcast also can be…
Type: News
Institute session to demonstrate tools for tracking corporate political spending, Nov. 3
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute Friday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room for the last session of the three-part series “It’s Never Too Early to Follow the Money.” “Lightening the money” will focus on resources The Center for Political Accountability uses to track corporate political spending. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. Register for tickets here. U.S. companies are facing heightened pressure to play the political money game – and heightened risk if they do. The Center for Political Accountability, a nonprofit,…
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Holiday Hoot to feature whistling champion, festivities, Nov. 30
The National Press Club Silver Owls Fall Hoot this year will be the Silver Owls Holiday Hoot, a gala party at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, to kick off the holiday season. The Holiday Hoot is open to all Club members and their guests for $35 per person. Reservations are required and can be made online or by telephone at 202-662-7501. It will be a memorable evening of entertainment, fun, surprises, and good fellowship. Headlining the entertainment will be Chris Ullman, "The Happy Whistler," a four-time international whistling champion who includes among his credit a performance for President…
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Marine Corps head of public affairs to address American Legion Post 20, Nov. 14
Brigadier General William Seely III, USMC, director of the Office of Marine Corps Communications, will be guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of American Legion Post 20 at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the McClendon Room. General Seely will address the Marine Corps' public affairs priorities and challenges. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Press Club members. General Seely oversees Marine Corps public affairs, including media and community relations. A 28-year Marine Corps veteran, his many operational deployments have included four tours of duty in Iraq. A graduate…
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National Press Club and Politics & Prose: Two great Washington institutions make one great book fair, Nov. 10
More than 90 nationally known authors have signed on to attend the National Press Club’s Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 10. They’ll be here to talk with their fans and sign books at this festive literary event. Patrons can browse for books in the Club’s historic ballroom from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. If political and history buffs are on your holiday shopping list, be sure to visit with Joshua Green who will be there with his new book, “Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency” along with Washington Post reporter Amy Goldstein with “…
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House Agenda
Rep. Foley spoke on issues facing Congress, as members begin the second session of the 102nd Congress. He talked about the state of the economy, term limitations, and the agenda for the upcoming session. He commented upon the last session, including the importance of the Persian Gulf War debate. In response to the final question, he told how and why he had lost 80 pounds.
Type: Media
National Press Club’s 40th Annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night to showcase scores of best-selling writers, Nov. 10
The capital region’s premier holiday book event is back for the 40th year and once again, the National Press Club and its Journalism Institute are partnering with landmark local book seller Politics & Prose for a night of politicians, pundits and prose. More than 90 authors will attend the National Press Club’s Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 10. They’ll be here to talk to their fans and sign books at this most exciting literary event of the holiday season. Patrons can browse for books in the Club’s historic ballroom from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. From former CBS News anchor…
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Lobster with benefits returns to the Fourth Estate, Nov. 17
Fourth Estate Lobster Night returns to the Fourth Estate restaurant on Friday, Nov. 17. Relax with a great lobster dinner before the craziness of Thanksgiving week kicks in. This year, the restaurant is experimenting with a new format: Guests can reserve on event-brite to be assured a lobster. The meal includes a glass of wine, a steamed 1¼-pound Maine Lobster, coleslaw (or salad), choice of French fries or oven crisped new potatoes and dessert. Tickets are limited. The lobster dinner is $50 for a non-member and $43 for a member. Reserve your ticket here. Please address…
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Help lead the Club! Election petitions due Oct. 27
It's nearly time for National Press Club elections. If you'd like to be among the volunteers who lead the Club, consider running for a Club office or the Board of Governors. The deadline for submitting an election petition and acquiring the appropriate member signatures is Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. For more information about Club elections, click here.
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Vast culinary diversity on display at Turkish dinner, Nov. 1 at the Fourth Estate
International food writer Robyn Eckhardt and photographer David Hagerman will take you on a journey through Turkey with their cookbook, "Istanbul & Beyond," at a multi-course wine dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The dinner will pair the vast cultural diversity of Turkish cuisine with two specialty cocktails from the book -- a Purple Basil Vodka Cooler and a warm Cinnamon Rum Tea -- as well as three Italian wines. The full menu is listed below. “Turkey touches four bodies of water and share borders with Bulgaria, Greece, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia…this results in not…
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