Jorge Ramos: Why journalists have an obligation to challenge power (with English subtitles) | TED

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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.

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[alondrarodarte]

A lot of people have zero accurate knowledge about immigration, yet they assume their opinion can have validity on this topic. Thank you Jorge, that's was a great truthful speech!

[anjaschwarz]

I feel like there's a shitload of people commenting on this video who know NOTHING about journalism and don't realize that journalists are essential for a functioning democracy.

[abelsantil]

Jorge tu determinación y valentía deberían ser el sello de todo periodista. Este vídeo es uno de los más inspiradores que se han publicado en este portal.

[Yuli]

What I like about Jorge Ramos, is that he keeps it 100!

El es reportero/periodista que hace más de su trabajo para sacar sus historias.

[MedEighty]

Am I correct to assume that the reason why this video hasn't had many down-votes is because the undereducated people who usually come here to down-vote and vomit hateful nonsense in the comments section didn't bother to click the link to this video because of "with English subtitles" in the title?

[aeo]

Wow... "get out of *my* country, get out" ... Smfh... Wow.

[rominagabrielafigueroa]

Gracias Jorge, gracias por contarnos tu experiencia como inmigrante a través de una genial charla TED. Admiro tu valentía. Sigue adelante con ese profesionalismo que hacen que destaques como ser humano.

[Eli-yprs]

One of the most passionate men I've ever seen He deserved this platform 👏🏼 White people stay racism won't be tolerated even from YOUR president.

[Thomasfboyle]

For the most part, I agree with this guy. Hablo un poco español y fue un video interesante, racional, y consistente. Journalists have the ability to enter into dangerous waters with a benefit that average people don't: thousands of eyes watching them. A typical citizen is likely to be brushed off by politicians or very wealthy groups, but a journalist has support and this makes venturing into the depths of power safer for them. They have the obligation to use this advantage transparently and truthfully when reporting on those who hold power.

[mildlyhappyface]

Creo que la palabra "contrapoder" se aplique bien al periodísticos de los Estados del sur durante el periodo de Jim Crow también. El periodismo desafiante es importante para nuestra historia

[ms.pacss]

thank you for risking and standing up for what is right i have great respect for you are great reporter and model

[stevekraemer]

Español e inglés: Me gustó mucho la presentación y estoy de acuerdo con el concepto y la gran importancia de cuestionar y desafiar el poder. Pero, me pregunto si el periodista Jorge Ramos debía haber esperado su turno para ser llamado para su pregunta, aunque lo más probable es que Donald Trump nunca lo habría escogido para hacer una pregunta porque, a los ojos de Donald Trump, el Señor Ramos es un inmigrante, un Mexicano, que Donald Trump ha catalogado de criminal.

I enjoyed the presentation very much and agree with the concept and great importance of questioning and challenging power. But, I wonder if journalist Jorge Ramos should have waited for his turn to be called to ask his question, although it’s probable that Donald Trump never would have chosen him to ask a question because, in the eyes of Donald Trump, Mr. Ramos is an immigrant, a Mexican, whom Donald Trump has labeled a criminal.

[ivansoriano]

Grande Jorge Ramos. Siempre atento a tus entrevistas, a tus alcances. Eres una gran aporte a la humanidad. Admiración y mucho respeto. Saludos desde Perú.

[cherry]

I'm hoping to be a journalist in the future. I'm preparing my college admission essay now 🤯

[ggermm]

Jorge Ramos es un hombre honorable. Me hace sentir orgullo por ser hijo de immigrantes de Mexico. Le mando mucho respeto. Se me parece que es uno de los ultimos periodistas honestos y bravos.

[RandomForcedHandle]

In my land, journalists have right to say what ever is been told to them to say, and obligation to folow that right widouth questioning anything.

[shirley]

I thought they had an obligation for truth, but that's just me being stupid.

[Domiciano]

Wonderful speech, I like it! Good job sir Ramos.

[FoxDren]

no, journalists have an obligation to report the facts in a non-bias way, whether that challenges authority or backs it up doesn't matter.

[b_uppy]

Why wasn't this more of an issue during the Obama administration, when the Obama administration would kill stories..