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How to Stand up to a Dictator
The Fight for Our Future
Book • 2022
Maria Ressa's "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" offers a powerful firsthand account of her experiences battling authoritarianism in the Philippines.
The book details her fight for press freedom and the challenges faced by journalists in the face of government repression and online disinformation campaigns.
Ressa's narrative highlights the importance of independent journalism in upholding democratic values and exposing abuses of power.
She provides practical strategies for individuals and organizations to resist authoritarian regimes and protect freedom of expression.
The book serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of journalists who risk their lives to defend truth and democracy.
The book details her fight for press freedom and the challenges faced by journalists in the face of government repression and online disinformation campaigns.
Ressa's narrative highlights the importance of independent journalism in upholding democratic values and exposing abuses of power.
She provides practical strategies for individuals and organizations to resist authoritarian regimes and protect freedom of expression.
The book serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of journalists who risk their lives to defend truth and democracy.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a new book discussing democracy and dictatorship.


Kara Swisher

39 snips
The Twitter Files, How to Make Good Business Decisions, and Guest Maria Ressa
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when introducing 

as the author.


Jon Stewart


Maria Ressa

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Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | Maria Ressa
Recommended by 

as a foundation for the last chapter in her book.


Emily Falk

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1067: Better Decisions through Neuroscience with Emily Falk
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as a fascinating book highly recommended to listeners.

Alexandra Wrage

Maria Ressa on Holding the Line
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in reference to John Stewart's show and as a frontal assault on team Trump.


Mark Halperin

Trump Says Kimmel "Fired for Bad Ratings": Kimmel Reportedly Won't Apologize to Charlie Kirk Family
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in the context of Maria Ressa's work, but not to say Trump is a dictator.


Douglas Rushkoff

Jonathan Larsen: The Easy Way or The Hard Way
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as 

's new book discussing the importance of speaking truth to power in the age of disinformation.

Gabriel Gatehouse


Maria Ressa

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa in conversation with Gabriel Gatehouse
Mentioned as an example of courageous choices by a journalist challenging the Duterte regime.

The Top Reason You Make Bad Decisions - And How to Stop | Emily Falk
Mentioned by 

as the author of "How to Stand Up to a Dictator."


Amy Goodman

Democracy Now! 2025-01-09 Thursday