Ronan Farrow - “Surveilled” | The Daily Show

“Surveillance means shrinking space for democratic expression, and we’ve all got to worry about that.” Ronan Farrow, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The New Yorker, joins Desi Lydic to talk about his new HBO documentary, “Surveilled.” They discuss what the film reveals about spyware technology and how it’s being used against political dissidents, activists, and everyday people, the lack of governmental restraints on its scope, and the importance of protecting journalism and free expression during a second Trump administration. #DailyShow #RonanFarrow #Journalism

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[seanys]

I love how Ronan joins in with Desi’s jokes, doesn’t miss a beat and effortlessly stays on topic. Thank goodness there are capable, diligent people like him.

[HappyBill-ij]

Refreshing to see a privileged young man. ( and gifted) to put his energy into making a better society for us… and Ronan is only 36 years old.

[oonaamookhao]

Ronan is the epitome of true journalism. Truth is the authority; Authority is not the truth.

[studiozazuvt]

Ronan, your investigative reporting is superlative and critically essential. We are lucky that you are in this world.

[Clover]

Ronan is a gift to our society. I hope he’s protected!!💙

[debbiem.]

Mad respect to Ronan, independent journalism, and, human decency at its best! 🤗💯

[deenieh.]

Ronan is one of my heroes. He is a true journalist.

[bigtoepapa]

Support Journalism for the people and for the planet💙

[RobinMcMullen]

I've followed Ronan's career for a while now, and he has found his voice. Congratulations, Ronan. 😊

[kathleenroberts]

Journalists are more important than ever 😮

[elizabethheyenga]

Ronan is a gift to our country. What an amazing man.

[heatherpayne]

Ronan's work is so important. Thank you for doing this sir.

[notreallyacat]

Ronan Farrow is well spoken and brilliant

[claudiaypaz]

Journalists shouldn't have to put their lives on the line for us. We should be vigilant and active, calling in to those who say represent us. Do so constantly. Thank you Ronan and Desi - love your work.

[manacor]

I love Ronan Farrow. His work keeps my faith in humans alive.

[Adikengy]

Ronan is an amazing person, and a brave, honest man. Not only a great journalist, but also a human 'kaleidoscope'. He proved to be endowed with an exceedingly deep knowledge of the diplomatic world, which also implies a wide range of fields, world history, culture, languages, universal literature, psychology, sociology, etc etc. He is incredibly well documented.

[TheKindredTrucker]

Great interview. We are so fortunate to have people like Ronan doing this kind of work at this time in our history. And Desi is a fantastic interviewer.

[geniemelone]

Brilliant interview..great to see Ronan is still at it.

[barbaradunn]

Thank you Ronan and thank you to The Daily for highlighting.

[DaveBo]

Ronan and journalists like him are essential to democracies.