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Threats To The Press And The Importance Of World Press Freedom Day
May 1, 2017
This edition of Update-1 takes note of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, an observance created by the United Nations to remind member governments that freedom of expression is promised in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Kathy Kiely, who holds the press freedom fellowship of the…
Read MoreA First Hand Account Of Reporting On A Major Snafu At The Academy Awards
March 26, 2017
It's considered the biggest snafu in Academy Award show history - a wrong envelope resulting in the wrong film being named "Best Picture" during this year's Oscars telecast. Vanity Fair Hollywood correspondent Rebecca Keegan talks to NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee Member Veronica Vaquer about…
Read MoreSpace Industry Trends From Trump To Tourism
March 15, 2017
Two months into the Trump era, much remains unknown about the new administration’s priorities for space and their impact on NASA. However the leadership vacuum at NASA and elsewhere in government stands in stark contrast to the bold plans of private-sector leaders, such as Elon Musk of SpaceX and…
Read MoreCyber Security for Journalists
March 13, 2017
A panel of reporters and cyber security professionals examine the current threat landscape and offer recommendations to journalists on how to safeguard their digital communications. Panelists include: Joseph Lorenzo Hall, Chief Technologist, Center for Democracy & Technology Dr. Emma Garrison-…
Read MoreThe White House Press Corps From Both Sides Of The Lectern
February 16, 2017
Ron Nessen has seen the relationship between president and press from both sides of the lectern -- in fact, one of his books is titled "It Sure Looks Different from the Inside." As an NBC News Correspondent, Ron covered President Richard Nixon's Vice President Spiro Agnew, who denounced the news…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Going Viral
February 8, 2017
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media. They discuss the science behind…
Read MoreThe Press And Its "Unprecedented" Relationship With The Trump Administration
February 1, 2017
What will the Trump Administration mean for press freedom? And will the media cover the White House differently with Donald Trump as president? Former National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane, the deputy technology editor for Politico Pro and a former White House correspondent for…
Read MoreJournalist And Educator Frank Sesno Discusses The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions
January 26, 2017
Questions help all of us communicate and for journalists they are a way of getting the information needed to report the news. But how many of us know how to ask the right questions, whether on the job or in our daily lives? In this episode of Update-1, Bankrate.com Washington Bureau Chief and…
Read MoreThe Many Benefits Of Joining The National Press Club
December 26, 2016
The National Press Club offers tons of opportunities for professional development and socializing. With so many ways to take advantage of the Press Club, where should one begin? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Julia Haskins talks to Press Club Board member and Membership Secretary Molly…
Read MorePotential Threats To The Internet's Freedom Of Expression
December 15, 2016
The advent of the internet has provided anyone with a laptop or a smartphone the capability to become a citizen journalist. Consumer reviews on sites like Amazon and Google have provided everyday users an opportunity to share their own opinions. However, technology’s rise has triggered debate…
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