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Family Relationships
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, professor of pediatrics at Harvard University, spoke on family relationships to a luncheon at the National Press Club. Dr. Brazelton is the author of several books on child development, and in his remarks Dr. Brazelton urged that family and child issues take a prominent place in the upcoming presidential campaign.
Type: Media
Jerry Brown defends National Guard decision amid presidential criticism
California Gov. Jerry Brown at a Newsmakers event Tuesday defended his decision to restrict members of his state’s National Guard from directly participating in immigration enforcement, pushing back against criticism levied earlier that morning from President Donald Trump. “Trying to stop drug smuggling, human trafficking and guns going to Mexico to the cartels, that to me sounds like fighting crime,” Brown said. “Trying to catch some desperate mothers and children or unaccompanied minors coming from Central America, that sounds like something else.” In a letter sent to federal officials last…
Type: News
Kalb Report: A bleak future for U.S.-Russian Relations
Try as he might, moderator Marvin Kalb could not get any one of his four guests on Monday’s “Kalb Report” to give an optimistic prediction on the future of U.S. relations with Russia. With President Trump in the crosshairs of an investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election, and with American and Russian interests increasingly at odds in wars hot and cold, the panelists questioned how the situation can turn around. In the early days of Putin’s presidency, the price of oil was skyrocketing, and he maintained power through the economic growth that brought to the country…
Type: News
Club member Ed Barks gives advice to Facebook CEO on CBS broadcasts
As hearings surrounding Facebook's woes approached on both the House and Senate sides recently, CBS News tapped National Press Club board member Ed Barks for his insights on what it takes to testify before Congress. Of particular interest: Some of the challenges Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg might encounter as a first-time witness. The CBS package aired on the Friday, April 6, edition of the CBS Evening News and on the following day's broadcast of CBS This Morning. Barks helps prepare executives to testify on Capitol Hill, as well as when dealing with reporters and delivering presentations.…
Type: News
Learn to defend yourself from online trolls and hate speech at NPCJI/Pen America program, April 27
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and PEN America have teamed up to present an important discussion to help and empower writers, journalists and all those active online with practical tools and tactics to defend against hateful speech and trolling. The program will be held April 27 in the Club’s Holeman Lounge, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. There is no charge for the event, but reservations are required. RSVP here. Panel participants include: · Soraya Chemaly, Women’s Media Center · Wesley Lowery, The Washington…
Type: News
Prime Rib dinner, champagne to celebrate spring at Reliable Source, Thursday, April 19
Celebrate spring with a Prime Rib Dinner and a glass of champagne on Thursday, April 19, at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. The price of the Prime Rib Dinner is $30 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. To reserve space, please contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or call 202-662-7443. Menu: Glass of Prosecco Brut champagne First course Wedge salad with croutons, bacon and blue cheese; Green goddess dressing Entrée Choice of: Boneless roasted Certified Angus Beef Prime rib, red wine sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, green…
Type: News
Cochrans to share views on the state of journalism and j-schools at May 15 Legends dinner
Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for a limited access dinner conversation with John and Barbara Cochran as part of the National Press Club's "Legends of Broadcasting" series on Tuesday, May 15. Attendance is strictly limited to 30 guests. John Cochran's 38-year network news career included lengthy stops at NBC News and ABC News. Most of his time was in Washington. At NBC, he rose to be chief diplomatic correspondent; he retired from ABC as senior Washington correspondent. His other titles included chief White House correspondent and chief Capitol Hill correspondent. Barbara Cochran,…
Type: News
Member Anthony E. Gallo to give keynote address to the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society
Member Anthony E. Gallo will deliver the keynote address to the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Reunion at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on May 12. The school claims President Trump, Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, and Jon Huntsman, Sr., among its alumni. Gallo is also one of the nominees for the Crandall Citation for his work as a dramatist and his contributions to the National Press Club. He is the only known playwright in the 138-year history of the school and is often called "The Wharton School playwright."
Type: News
Personal branding tips for journalists and communicators
The key to personal branding is being authentic, public relations and reputation consultant Angel Livas advised National Press Club members participating in her professional development session at the monthly meeting of the Communicator Team. Online content should educate, demonstrate, motivate and inspire, Livas said. To determine your authentic strengths ask: “Where are you passionate?” Livas, who started her consulting business three years ago, gave her tips at a Club Communicator Team breakfast meeting on Wednesday, April 11. Like any communications plan, personal branding begins…
Type: News
Peggy Orchowski discusses history of U.S. immigration on Update-1
As National Guard troops deploy along the Mexico border, Update-1 examines the issue of immigration with Peggy Orchowski, a credentialed congressional correspondent for Hispanic Outlook Magazine, based in Washington, D.C., and a senior correspondent for the Georgetowner. Orchowski, a 19-year member of the National Press Club, has authored "Immigration and the American Dream: Battling the Political Hype and Hysteria" and "The Law That Changed The Face of America: The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965." In this interview with NPC Broadcast-Podcast Committee member Lincoln Smith,…
Type: News