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NPC Newsmaker: Peter Thiel
October 31, 2016
Billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel rocked Silicon Valley with his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump. Thiel discussed that political endorsement and the 2016 election at a National Press Club speakers Newsmaker event on October 31, 2016. Thiel, who…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sec. John B. King
October 19, 2016
Education Secretary John B. King appeared at an Oct. 19, 2016 National Press Club luncheon to discuss civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens. Before becoming secretary, Dr. King served as the Department's principal senior…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
October 17, 2016
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and the author of more than a dozen books, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 17, 2016. Abdul-Jabbar was the NBA’s MVP six times over during the 20 seasons he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a…
Read MorePope Issues Prayer for Journalists
October 14, 2016
From Vatican Radio: Pope Francis has released his video message accompanying his monthly prayer intention for October. This month’s intention is for Journalists: That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.
Read MoreNPC Press Freedom Panel: Reporting Under a Hostile President
October 12, 2016
In the heat of a presidential campaign, candidates make many promises – and threats. Some are serious, others have little chance of going anywhere. A panel of lawyers and journalists examined the potential impact the 2016 campaign’s rhetoric could have on the news media, including: access issues…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sec. Ray Mabus
October 12, 2016
Ray Mabus, the leader of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, discussed the state of America's sea services at a National Press Club Luncheon on October 12, 2016. As he nears the end of his tenure as Secretary of the Navy, Mabus spoke about Navy and Marine Corps accomplishments over the past seven years…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Roberto Azevêdo
October 7, 2016
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo spoke at a National Press Club Speakers luncheon on Friday, Oct. 7. Azevêdo became the sixth Director-General of the WTO in September 2013. In a statement, the WTO said that world trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016. Azevêdo…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sec. Tom Vilsack
October 3, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the only original member of President Obama's cabinet still serving in the administration, spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon on Monday, October 3. Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa, briefly ran in the 2008 presidential race and was considered by Hillary…
Read More2016 "Politicians vs Press" Spelling Bee
September 21, 2016
Watch as politicians square off against the press in the 2016 National Press Club "Politicians vs Press" Spelling Bee. Please note: This video is currently being edited, and there may be extended "pre-roll" footage you'll want to skip through. The program begins at about the 43-minute mark above.
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)
September 8, 2016
U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who led a filibuster to force votes on gun control measures, will addressed the subject at a Club luncheon on Sept. 8, 2016. Murphy spoke at the Democratic National Convention on the need for gun safety measures such as expanded background…
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