

In announcing the prize to Ressa, the committee said she, quote, “uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence, and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines.” I’m glad the Nobel Committee has caught up, because I’ve been touting Maria’s work for years. Maria was just awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which she shared with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov. I’m calling you on behalf of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. archived recording (maria ressa)Īm I talking to Maria Ressa? archived recording (maria ressa)


I’m Kara Swisher, and you’re listening to “Sway.” Earlier this month, my guest, Maria Ressa, who, by the way, is also a friend, was on a Zoom when her phone rang. (SINGING) When you walk in the room, do you have sway? kara swisher of Facebook, discusses the “atom bomb” that social media set off in our information ecosystem. Transcript Will Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize Force Mark Zuckerberg to Wake Up? The journalist, whose reporting has taken on the president of the Philippines and the C.E.O.
