NBCUniversal Offers To End Former Employees' Nondisclosure Agreements

NBCUniversal Offers To End Former Employees' Nondisclosure Agreements

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Journalism, Social Studies, Business

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript covers Rachel Maddow's report on NBC's handling of sexual harassment allegations, including a statement allowing former employees to speak out. Ronan Farrow's investigation into misconduct by Matt Lauer and Harvey Weinstein is discussed, highlighting settlements and non-disclosure agreements. NBC's response, including denials by president Noah Oppenheim, is also covered, with Farrow's claims of NBC blocking his reporting.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did NBC Universal offer to former employees regarding confidentiality agreements?

Financial compensation for silence

A public apology

Release from confidentiality agreements related to harassment

A chance to renegotiate their contracts

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Ronan Farrow report on in relation to sexual misconduct in the media industry?

Bill Cosby and Kevin Spacey

Matt Lauer and Harvey Weinstein

Charlie Rose and Roger Ailes

Louis C.K. and R. Kelly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brooke Nevils' accusation against Matt Lauer?

He threatened her career

He verbally harassed her

He physically assaulted her

He raped her during the Sochi Winter Olympics

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did NBC take after Brooke Nevils accused Matt Lauer?

They transferred him to another department

They promoted him

They fired him

They suspended him

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did NBC News president Noah Oppenheim say about Ronan Farrow's book?

It was a groundbreaking piece of journalism

It was built on distortions and inaccuracies

It was a fair representation of events

It was a biased account favoring NBC