Her Story Made History 

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Her Story Made History

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Lyse Doucet talks to remarkable women about the relationship between women and democracy.

Lyse Doucet presents in-depth interviews with remarkable women about the relationship between women and democracy.

Her Story Made History: Series 2: Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa

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Lyse Doucet talks to the renowned Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa.

Lyse Doucet talks to the renowned Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa about her crusade to combat ‘fake news’ and her ongoing battle with President Duterte.

The renowned journalist Maria Ressa first interviewed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in the 1980s – her media career was just beginning and he was the then mayor of Davao City. More than 30 years later, the two are still crossing swords. Ressa is now on a crusade to combat the ‘fake news’ she believes Duterte and others spread on social media. She's facing charges of fraud, tax evasion and cyber libel, in what her supporters believe are revenge prosecutions.  

Producer: Ben Carter

Her Story Made History: Series 2

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