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title: "Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee & Maria Ressa on tech titans, the Broligarchy and authoritarianism"
description: "In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor, Ferial Haffajee sits down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to dissect the dangerous rise of the \"broligarchy\" – the alliance of powerful tech CEOs and political figures."
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# Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee & Maria Ressa on tech titans, the Broligarchy and authoritarianism

> In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor, Ferial Haffajee sits down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to dissect the dangerous rise of the "broligarchy" – the alliance of powerful tech CEOs and political figures.

By Ferial Haffajee · Published 30 January 2025, 00:24 SAST · Updated 31 January 2025, 09:36 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where headlines often outshine substance, this video serves up a hearty dose of reality, reminding us that democracy isn’t just a word—it's a full-time job requiring our vigilant support and unwavering commitment.
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## Content

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