Why journalists have an obligation to challenge power

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July 12, 2017 Today's TED Talk Why journalists have an obligation to challenge power 14:30 minutes · TED2017 You can kick Jorge Ramos out of your press conference (as Donald Trump infamously did in 2015), but you can never silence him. A reporter for more than 30 years, Ramos believes that a journalist's responsibility is to question and challenge those in power. In this compelling talk -- which earned him a standing ovation midway through -- Ramos explains why, in certain circumstances, he believes journalists must take sides. (In Spanish with English subtitles.) Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Why we need brave journalists Eight reporters who've been arrested, shot at and threatened talk about why they continue to report in dangerous war zones, prisons, protest sites -- because otherwise, these stories will go untold. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:48:05 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Are you smarter than a pigeon? Before you answer "Yes!" -- look at these three quick scenarios. And if you find out you're a bit bird-brained, remember: intelligence is all relative, says psychologist Ben Ambridge. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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