#HoldTheLine is a brand new interview series hosted by Maria Ressa featuring people who fought and won their individual battles for truth-telling, integrity, and values.
Award-winning tech journalist and author Kara Swisher returns with her third book, another page-turner, titled “Burn Book.” Swisher brings readers into the fascinating realm that is Silicon Valley and tells tales about the tech industry’s most powerful players.
In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa sits down with Swisher to discuss how technology now makes the world go round, the perils and pitfalls of Big Tech on democracy and people’s sense of community, and how we can #HoldTheLine against Big Tech’s seemingly unstoppable greed to reclaim our rights.
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview-kara-swisher-burn-book-tech-industry/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to singer-songwriter Jewel
In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa sits down with Jewel to talk about her journey – her music, her values, and how she finds happiness. She also talks about scientific approaches to coping, and deep dive into how one could use technology to help make our lives better.
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/singer-songwriter-jewel/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to El Union Coffee’s Kiddo and Amy Cosio
Rappler CEO and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa speaks with El Union Coffee's Kiddo and Amy Cosio about how they made their values a reality in a world that wants to crush them.
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-talks-el-union-coffee-kiddo-amy-cosio/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Leila de Lima
In this Hold The Line episode, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa speaks with De Lima to take a peek into the mind of the woman jailed for criticizing former president Rodrigo Duterte and his bloody drug war.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview-leila-de-lima/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to ethical AI advocate Timnit Gebru
In this live interview, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa and ethical AI advocate Timnit Gebru talk about moral and political questions surrounding AI, as well as ways toward breaking down the biases and inequalities that are built into it.
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/maria-ressa-former-google-ethical-ai-timnit-gebru/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros
Rappler CEO and first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa talks to senator Risa Hontiveros on standing her ground as an opposition figure in an administration that enjoys high popularity ratings #HoldTheLine
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/senator-risa-hontiveros-june-2022/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen
In the face of rabid online disinformation and propaganda that result to real world violence, what steps can be done in order to fix the broken information ecosystem that persists?
In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Maria Ressa will talk to whistleblower Frances Haugen and discuss what it was like to stand up against a multi-billion dollar company like Facebook.
https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/maria-ressa-interview-facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine with Maria Ressa: A conversation with author Dr. Margaret Heffernan
Maria Ressa talks with Professor Margaret Heffernan, author of 6 books including the acclaimed 'Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril'
https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/conversation-author-professor-dr-margaret-heffernan/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Nobel committee chair Berit Reiss-Anderssen
After her historic peace prize win, Maria Ressa, the first Filipino Nobel laureate, interviews Nobel committee chair Berit Reiss-Anderssen.
Maria Ressa and Berit Reiss-Anderson will discuss not just the Nobel Prize committee’s choices but also the state of democracy in the world, the interconnectedness of freedom of expression, journalism, human rights and peace. They will talk about real world solutions during this very crucial time in history.
https://www.rappler.com/about/maria-ressa-talks-to-nobel-committee-chair-berit-reiss-anderssen/
4 Jun 2024
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Hidilyn Diaz
Fresh from her historic gold medal victory in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz joins Maria Ressa in #HoldTheLine.
Diaz's historic feat not only brought about inspiration and hope to Filipinos around the world but it also shed light on the state of sports development in the Philippines.
https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hidilyn-diaz-august-2021
1 Aug 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to NYT's Cecilia Kang, Sheera Frenkel
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa talks to Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel, award-winning New York Times technology reporters who authored the book An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/an-ugly-truth-sheera-frenkelcecilia-kang?variant=32999376551970). They discuss the risks involved in seeking to expose a large tech company, why they chose to do it, and what's next.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes on Rappler. (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa)
21 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Hillary Clinton
Rappler's Maria Ressa talks to former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton for #HoldTheLine – from concerns on the Philippines becoming a 'subject of China,' to the continuing unrest in Myanmar, to fighting disinformation.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes on Rappler. (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa)
21 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Yael Eisenstat
In this interview with Maria Ressa, Yael Eisenstat – former CIA officer, former diplomat, former national security adviser to then Vice President Biden, and former Global Head of Elections Integrity Operations for Political Ads in Facebook – talks about these moments of courage in her work, how she continues to seek what accountability means for big tech companies and why she persists with her values and working on issues such the future of democracy and human rights despite the cost.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes on Rappler. (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa)
20 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa interviews 'A Thousand Cuts' director Ramona Diaz
In this #HoldTheLine episode, Maria Ressa probes into filmmaker Ramona Diaz’s creative process and personal values, and where she draws the line when making tough decisions. Diaz produced and directed 'A Thousand Cuts,' and is also known for documentaries such as Imelda (2003), Don’t Stop Believin’: Every Man’s Journey (2013), and Motherland (2020).
Catch more episodes of #HoldTheLine on Rappler (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa)
20 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to director Jeff Orlowski on his creative vision
Rappler's Maria Ressa talks to Jeff Orlowski, the director of The Social Dilemma, about his experience as a documentary filmmaker covering tough topics such as disinformation and climate change.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes on Rappler. (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa)
20 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to 'Miss Americana' director Lana Wilson
Rappler's Maria Ressa talks to filmmaker Lana Wilson (Miss Americana, The Departure, After Tiller) about exploring a shared humanity with her documentary subjects, and how she came to tell the stories that she did.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes on Rappler (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa).
20 Apr 2021
#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Sonny Swe on Myanmar's fight for democracy
In Rappler's new show #HoldTheLine, Maria Ressa talks to journalist Sonny Swe on the fight for democracy in the Myanmar coup. Swe is the founder of Frontier Myanmar, which he established 2 years after being released from prison. He served 8 years of his 14 year sentence for bypassing censorship laws as a co-founder of the Myanmar Times.
Catch more #HoldTheLine episodes here (https://www.rappler.com/hold-the-line-with-maria-ressa).
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