Welcome to Bookkast - Bestsellers in Minutes! In today’s episode, we dive deep into How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and fierce advocate for press freedom and democracy. In this powerful book, Ressa tells her incredible story of resilience: from her early days founding Rappler, to facing intimidation from authoritarian regimes, fighting disinformation, and standing up against the weaponization of social media platforms like Facebook. This book is not just about the Philippines — it's about how truth, freedom, and democracy are being threatened around the world. Learn how disinformation campaigns, networked propaganda, and fake news have the power to rewrite history and influence elections — and why standing up for the truth has never been more urgent. What you’ll learn in this video:✅ Who is Maria Ressa and why her fight matters✅ How social media became a tool for manipulation✅ The story behind Rappler and its battle against Duterte’s regime✅ The shocking disinformation campaign that transformed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. into a hero✅ Why press freedom is the foundation of democracy Whether you’re passionate about journalism, truth in the digital age, or defending democracy, this summary will inspire and challenge you.✨ Don’t forget to LIKE , COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more Bestsellers in Minutes!