How can journalists defend the free press?
Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Russia’s Dmitry Muratov, joint winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, discuss how their work safeguards freedom of expression
THIS YEAR’S award celebrates two journalists working in countries where the screws are tightening on media freedom. Host Anne McElvoy asks Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Russia’s Dmitry Muratov how they are defending the free press. The editor of Novaya Gazeta explains why he has dedicated his medal to murdered colleagues and the co-founder of Rappler shares how she fights back in the face of online trolling. Runtime: 26 min
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