Make Authoritarianism Great Again? with Maria Ressa

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min

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Summary

Jon Stewart and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa explore the parallels between the Philippines' democratic decline and the current political climate in the United States, focusing on the weaponization of digital platforms against truth and the erosion of democratic institutions. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism, the role of technology, and strategies for resistance to protect democracy. Ressa emphasizes the importance of facts, law, and individual action in combating manipulation and preserving a shared reality.

Episode description

Drawing on her frontline experience, Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa joins us to examine the alarming parallels between America's political climate and the Philippines' democratic decline. We explore how digital platforms have become weapons against truth, discuss shifting global alignments, and consider strategies for resistance to protect American democracy.

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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart

Executive Producer – James Dixon

Executive Producer – Chris McShane

Executive Producer – Caity Gray

Lead Producer – Lauren Walker

Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic