What Ronan Farrow Discovered About The Systems That Cover Up Sexual Misconduct

Ronan Farrow discusses his book 'Catch and Kill', which explores media suppression and private espionage in the context of the Me Too movement. The book reveals efforts by NBC News to halt his reporting on Harvey Weinstein and other misconduct. Farrow highlights the challenges faced by journalists and the need for accountability in media. He also addresses the impact of these revelations on women's willingness to speak out and the evolving media landscape.

What is the main focus of Ronan Farrow's book 'Catch and Kill'?

• The history of journalism

• Political scandals in the 21st century

• The Me Too movement and media complicity

• The rise of social media

What does the term 'catch and kill' refer to in the context of the book?

• A method of investigative journalism

• A strategy to buy and bury stories

• A type of espionage

• A legal defense tactic

What was one of the tactics used by Harvey Weinstein to suppress stories?

• Bribing journalists

• Hiring former Mossad agents

• Legal lawsuits against reporters

• Using social media campaigns

What does Ronan Farrow allege about NBC News in his book?

• They supported his investigation fully

• They were unaware of the allegations

• They actively tried to suppress his reporting

• They collaborated with The New Yorker

What evidence does Farrow present against NBC News regarding the Weinstein story?

• A paper trail of secret settlements

• Audiotapes of Weinstein's confessions

• Emails from Weinstein

• Testimonies from NBC executives

What was NBC's response to the allegations about Matt Lauer?

• They ignored the accusations

• They supported the allegations

• They denied having credible charges before his departure

• They immediately fired him

How did Ronan Farrow's story change after moving from NBC to The New Yorker?

• It was shortened

• It was significantly altered

• It remained largely the same

• It was completely rewritten

What does Farrow suggest about the media's role in handling misconduct allegations?

• The media is too aggressive

• The media should avoid such stories

• There is a need for more accountability

• The media is always unbiased

What change does Farrow observe in the willingness of women to share their stories?

• Women are less willing now

• There is no change

• Women are more willing now

• It varies by industry

What is one example of a company changing its approach to handling misconduct allegations?

• Facebook

• Uber

• Google

• Amazon