TED: How free is our freedom of the press? | Trevor Timm

The video discusses James Risen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and his exposure of NSA wiretapping and a CIA operation involving Iran. It highlights the government's investigation into Risen and the challenges faced by journalists in protecting their sources. The video emphasizes the importance of press freedom and the role of technology, like SecureDrop, in safeguarding whistleblowers. It calls for continued efforts to protect journalists and whistleblowers in the face of government surveillance.

What is SecureDrop and how does it help protect whistleblowers?

What challenges do whistleblowers face in the current technological landscape?

Why is it important to protect whistleblowers in various sectors, according to the text?