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Washington regional writers: Time to get those entries in
The time is here for Washington regional writers to get their entries in to the National Press Club journalism contest. The deadline has been extended to April 16 to allow a little more time to get the entries in. For Club members, entries are free, others pay $50 per entry. The awards will be given at a banquet this summer at the Club. The regional writers explain the nation’s capital to folks from a regional perspective and the Club wants to see their best work from 2017. Reporters who cover politicians and issues in Washington from a regional perspective for readers of their newspapers are…
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Learn how to get into Hogwarts at National Press Club event April 16
Former National Press Club President Larry Lipman plans to recount how he “almost” got into Hogwarts when five close-up magicians present a free magic show beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Club's conference rooms. Stop by the Reliable Source and get dinner before the show. But get there early so you don’t miss the opening act. Admission is free, but please reserve at 662-7500. To reserve a table at the Reliable Source, call 662-7443 or go to the Club’s website. The show is designed to entertain both kids and adults, so bring the whole family. Things appear, disappear, transform…
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Be a mentor or host an intern, change a life
Want to “give back” in some way this summer? Why not sign up to be a mentor or host an intern? The Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ) is looking for journalists and communications professionals willing to host interns or sign up to be a part of their mentor program. For details, email or call: IPJ Director Joe Starrs at [email protected] or 202-986-0384.
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'Putin’s Trump Card' is topic for Kalb Report April 16 at the National Press Club
Moderator Marvin Kalb plans to lead a panel of experts exploring President Donald Trump’s relations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on the next Kalb Report on April 16 in the National Press Club ballroom. The program begins at 8 p.m. sharp, and attendees should be seated by 7:45 p.m. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Club members can reserve by clicking here. Scheduled to join Kalb are New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Retired Marine Gen. John Allen, president of the Brookings Institution, Mary Louise Kelly, host of NPR's "All Things Considered" and Leon Aron,…
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'60 Minutes' team discusses 50 years of tradition, groundbreaking journalism at NPC
In the words of Don Hewitt, the founding producer of “60 Minutes,” the secret to the news magazine’s success can be found in four words: “Tell me a story.” That simple formula has been followed by the venerable CBS News program since its launch in 1968 and still guides its correspondents and producers 50 years later. "60 Minutes" Executive Producer Jeff Fager and "60 Minutes" Correspondent Bill Whitaker spent much of March 27 at the National Press Club, discussing their craft first at a master class with Young Members before an evening program in the Ballroom celebrating a half-century of “60…
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NPC's Reliable Source sets menu for April 19 Prime Rib, Champagne dinner
Celebrate spring with a Prime Rib Dinner and a glass of champagne on Thursday, April 19, at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source at 5:30 p.m. The price of the Prime Rib Dinner is $30 plus tax and gratuity. Menu: Glass of Prosecco Brut Champagne First course Wedge salad with croutons, bacon and blue cheese; Green goddess dressing Entrée Boneless roasted certified Angus Beef Prime Rib, red-wine sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, Green Beans Almondine; or Vegetarian Butternut Squash Lasagna with cranberries, hazelnuts and béchamel over sautéed Spring greens Dessert Chocolate bread…
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Senator plans to discuss pension plan problem, new committee at Headliners Luncheon
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, plans to discuss the nation’s pending pension crisis and the new, bipartisan congressional committee that was formed to find a solution at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Thursday, April 12. Lunch will be served in the Holeman Lounge at 12:30 p.m., with remarks by Brown beginning shortly afterwards, followed by a question-and-answer session. Tickets cost $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. Click here to purchase tickets. For all ticketing-related questions, please email…
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Reporting National Security Information
The panel of journalists discussed the challenges involved in covering issues of national security.
Type: Media
Swimmer Ledecky tells National Press Club Headliners Luncheon she's going pro
Olympic gold-medal swimmer Katie Ledecky is giving up her last two years of college-team eligibility to turn pro so she can enhance her focus on preparing for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, she told a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on March 26. A native of Bethesda, Maryland, Ledecky said turning pro will allow her to accept paid endorsements and sponsorships, and relieve her of competing in NCAA events. Ledecky waited for her spring break from Stanford University to make the announcement so she could return home and do it at the Club, she said. She credited her parents, who were at…
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Dinner plans to celebrate winner of Anthony Shadid Journalism Ethics Award, April 5
National Press Club members are invited to attend a dinner on Thursday, April 5, honoring the winner of the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Discounted tickets are available to Club members. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the ballroom. Tickets are $35 a person for non-members, $30 a person for Club members and $25 a person for University of Wisconsin alumni. Click here to purchase a ticket. The award is presented annually by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Journalism Ethics in memory of Anthony Shadid ’90, the late Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism…
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