Why journalists must sometimes take sides to hold power accountable
In short: After more than 30 years in the field, veteran reporter Jorge Ramos explains why the true responsibility of a journalist lies in questioning and challenging those in authority.
In this TED Talk, Jorge Ramos explores the ethical boundaries of reporting. He discusses the necessity of challenging power, even when it leads to consequences like being removed from press conferences—an incident that occurred with Donald Trump in 2015. Ramos argues that under certain circumstances, journalists have a duty to move beyond neutrality and take sides.
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