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Escaping news about artificial intelligence is impossible, especially now. Will it serve the public well or offer something sinister? Fortunately, the Press Club of Southwest Florida has found someone who can explain what AI is, and what it…
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Norway offers an important lesson about public trust. Norwegians do not trust their government because journalists avoid uncomfortable stories. They trust their democratic system, in part, because journalists investigate people in power, expose misconduct and give public institutions the…
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We regret to inform you that, because attendance for our September 10 Newsmaker Luncheon has not reached the level needed to make the event financially viable, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the program. We believe…
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The DeSantis administration apparently has discovered a new medical condition: Selective Financial Amnesia (SFA). It strikes without warning, usually when investigators begin asking questions. Its principal symptom is the inability to remember “who” authorized moving enormous amounts of…
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Four journalists who experienced the September 11 terrorist attacks from Washington and New York will share their memories and reflect on the lasting impact of that day at the Press Club of Southwest Florida’s first Newsmaker Luncheon of…
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For the past two years, it has been my privilege to serve as president of the Press Club of Southwest Florida. My term ends in December, and several months ago, I informed the Board of Governors that I…
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When Muhammad Ali died in 2016, I was surprised by how deeply his death affected me. My sense of loss seemed to come out of nowhere. Boxing was of little interest to me. I didn’t follow Ali’s fights…
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In 1959, I failed the third grade. Two Sisters of St. Joseph delivered the news to my parents and me. It was devastating. Children can be cruel, and for a long time I carried the label “stupid.” The…
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Mark your calendars to plan to attend our 2026-2027 season kickoff Newsmaker luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Vi at Bentley Village in North Naples. The program will feature a panel reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist…
