👉 Welcome to Bookkast - Bestsellers in Minutes! In today’s episode, we dive deep into How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and fierce advocate for press freedom and democracy.📰 In this powerful book, Ressa tells her incredible story of resilience: from her early days founding Rappler, to facing intimidation from authoritarian regimes, fighting disinformation, and standing up against the weaponization of social media platforms like Facebook.🌏 This book is not just about the Philippines — it's about how truth, freedom, and democracy are being threatened around the world. Learn how disinformation campaigns, networked propaganda, and fake news have the power to rewrite history and influence elections — and why standing up for the truth has never been more urgent.📚 What you’ll learn in this video:✅ Who is Maria Ressa and why her fight matters✅ How social media became a tool for manipulation✅ The story behind Rappler and its battle against Duterte’s regime✅ The shocking disinformation campaign that transformed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. into a hero✅ Why press freedom is the foundation of democracy🔥 Whether you’re passionate about journalism, truth in the digital age, or defending democracy, this summary will inspire and challenge you.✨ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬 and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more Bestsellers in Minutes!

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