The Joe Rogan Experience #1556 - Glenn Greenwald
Oct 28, 2020
Glenn Greenwald, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of The Intercept, dives into Brazil's political challenges and contrasts the country’s laid-back lifestyle with the hustle of Manhattan. He shares gripping tales of living under the shadow of government surveillance post-Snowden, discussing the emotional toll on journalists telling difficult truths. The conversation also touches on media bias, the responsibilities of tech giants regarding censorship, and the importance of independent journalism in preserving free speech amidst growing polarization.
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Greenwald's Safety in Brazil
- Glenn Greenwald felt safe in Brazil while breaking the Snowden story, due to government protection.
- This was because the Snowden reporting exposed NSA spying on Brazilian institutions and officials.
Releasing the Snowden Story
- When Greenwald released the Snowden story, he felt a sense of duty to Snowden and the cause.
- He was inspired by Snowden's courage and felt the need to get the information out quickly.
American Apathy Towards NSA
- There's apathy from Americans about the NSA's illegal activities exposed by Snowden.
- The government can act illegally and punish those who expose it, questioning the nature of government.
