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Author and retired educator analyzes divided America on latest NPC Podcast Update-1
In his new book “Divided We Fall,” David Sonius argues that it takes an informed and empowered public to keep America great. In this edition of the National Press Club's Update-1 podcast, Sonius tells Broadcast/Podcast Team member Irv Chapman that the president isn't as powerful as many Americans think and that many members of Congress withhold their opinions on issues that are politically risky to discuss. He also believes it’s a myth that Americans are overtaxed, saying most people think they’re overtaxed because the tax system in inequitable. Sonius also says the political divides in the U…
Type: News
U.S. Art and Public Policy
Dr. Brown discussed the National Gallery of Art and other museums. He described the extreme downturn in the number of gifts of paintings and other art works to museums following changes in tax laws two years ago.
Type: Media
Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Get your tickets today (or at the door)
The National Press Club Spelling Bee will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Ballroom. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:15 p.m.. You can purchase tickets by clocking here. Tickets will also be available at the door. Confirmed contestants on the Politicians Team are: · Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) · Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) · Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) · Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) · Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) · Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) Those confirmed in the press corner are: · 2016 champion Art Swift (…
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October events in the Reliable Source
Here is a list of events occurring in October in the rooms at the Reliable Source Lounge at the National Press Club: Tuesday, Oct. 2 Young Members Happy Hour – 5:30-8 p.m.– Truman Lounge Friday, Oct. 6 First Friday Taco Night - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Reliable Source Thursday, Oct. 12 Oktoberfest Buffet and music night – 5:30 p.m. buffet and 6:30 p.m. music – Reliable Source Thursday, Oct. 19 NPC Pub Quiz Night – 7 p.m. – Cosgrove Lounge
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Don Larrabee Memorial Service This Saturday at NPC
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of the life of longtime National Press Club member and former president Don Larrabee on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 12:30 p.m., in the National Press Club's Holeman Lounge. Click here to read more about Larrabee and his contributions to the National Press Club.
Type: News
Get your tickets ahead of Tuesday's NPC Spelling Bee; also available at the door
Be sure to secure your tickets ahead next Tuesday’s always amusing National Pres Club Spelling Bee. The Bee will match up the Press vs. Politicians in a friendly competition to become the Club’s new Spelling Bee champ. Last year’s winner Art Swift (Gallup) will begin the show by challenging the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Ananya Vinay to a one-on-one spelling match. The first such Spelling Bee was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstituted on its 100th anniversary in…
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American Women Writers group presentation for members on author Zora Neale Hurston
National Press Club member Janice Law invites all NPC member to a noon Thursday, Sept. 28 dramatic presentation in the McClendon Room on Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." Presenter A. Anokwale Anansesemfo’s avocation is studying Hurston’s work. The free event is sponsored by five-year old American Women Writers National Museum, a nonprofit founded by Law. RSVP or questions to [email protected].
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Save the dates for two culinary adventures at The Fourth Estate: Cuisine of Turkey, Nov. 1; Jewish cooking guru Joan Nathan, Dec. 5
Culinary adventure abounds at the Fourth Estate this autumn with two cookbook author dinners. 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. Menu to be announced soon. “Turkey touches four bodies of water and share borders with Bulgaria, Greece, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia…this results in not a nation united by one cuisine, but an array of culinary regions that make it one of the most gastronomically…
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Kornheiser, Wilbon Fourth Estate Dinner will also recognize WHCA and Mexico press corps Wednesday, Oct. 4
Tickets are still available for the 2017 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award dinner honoring Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon on Wednesday, Oct. 4th. Kornheiser and Wilbon, co-hosts of ESPN’s "Pardon the Interruption" will be the 45th recipients of the Club’s most esteemed prize and the first joint recipients. They will be toasted (and roasted) by friends and colleagues Bob Woodward, Donald Graham, Maury Povich and John Skipper during the gala dinner. Club members can purchase up to two tickets for $175 each. Other tickets, including those for non-members, cost $225 each. Reservations…
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Menu announced for Thursday, Oct. 12 NPC Oktoberfest
National Press Club members and their guests are invited for the annual Oktoberfest buffet and music at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Reliable Source. Music by Die Kleine Kapelle will be performed beginning at 6:30 p.m. The price is $24 for Club Members and $28 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. The evening menu is listed below. Also German cocktail drinks and seasonal beer on Draft will include Victory Festbier and Märzen Oktoberfest to complement your dinner. Soup: Ahrensburger Kohlsuppe, (Cabbage soup with bacon and German curry sauce) Hot Entrees: Bratwurst and Knockwurst cooked…
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