Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president – Roll Call

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Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president

Political Theater, Episode 398

Outgoing National Press Club President Mike Balsamo of the Associated Press toasts newly inaugurated NPC President Mark Schoeff Jr. of CQ Roll Call on Feb. 6.

By Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr.

Posted February 13, 2026 at 9:57am

Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark’s new position as president of the National Press Club and the club’s mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and they even explain how legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this.

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