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Maria Ressa, freedom of speech campaigner: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy

Maria Ressa, freedom of speech campaigner: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy

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Marianna Spring speaks to Maria Ressa about online misogyny and how to protect democracy

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Marianna Spring, the BBC’s social media investigations
correspondent, speaks to Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist
Maria Ressa, co-founder of the independent Filipino news outlet
Rappler.

With over 40 years in journalism, Maria describes today’s
information landscape as a war zone, where online attacks,
including doxxing, misogynistic hashtags, and manipulated images
don’t just stay online. They spill into real-world intimidation
and violence.

This conversation explores the rise of online misogyny, the
weaponisation of social media by authoritarian regimes, and the
global impact on press freedom. Maria draws on her experience in
the Philippines to offer insights for resisting digital
repression and calls out tech giants for failing to protect
democracy.

She also shares her vision for accountability and action and what
needs to happen to safeguard journalism and democracy in the
digital age. The Interview brings you conversations with people
shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews
from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The
Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or
wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenter: Marianna Spring Producer(s): Clare Williamson, Farhana
Haider Editor: Justine Lang

Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the
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(Image: Maria Ressa Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)