Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Two Journalists

The transcript discusses the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dimitri Muratov for their courageous work in journalism amidst media repression. Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, has exposed corruption in the Philippines and faces legal challenges. Dimitri Muratov, leading Novaya Gazeta in Russia, has fought for press freedom despite threats. The recognition aims to highlight the importance of truthful journalism and protect journalists worldwide.

Who were the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize recognized for their work in journalism?

• Maria Ressa and Rodrigo Duterte

• Maria Ressa and Dimitri Marat

• Maria Ressa and Novaya Gazeta

• Dimitri Muratov and Vladimir Putin

What challenges has Maria Ressa faced due to her investigative work in the Philippines?

• She received international acclaim without any issues

• She was elected as a government official

• She faced charges of libel and tax evasion

• She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

What is the primary focus of Maria Ressa's investigative website, Rappler?

• Providing financial advice

• Exposing government corruption and extrajudicial killings

• Promoting entertainment news

• Covering sports events

What has been a significant risk for Dimitri Muratov's newspaper, Novaya Gazeta?

• Staff members being killed

• Financial bankruptcy

• Government funding

• Lack of readership

What do press advocates hope the Nobel Prize recognition will achieve?

• Increase newspaper sales

• Encourage more entertainment journalism

• Promote government censorship

• Bring urgency to the threats against journalism