System Update with Glenn Greenwald Right-Wing Populists Barred from Running in Democratic World; JFK Reporter Jeff Morley on CIA Involvement and his Testimony in Congress Today
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Apr 2, 2025 Jefferson Morley, a best-selling author and seasoned journalist, delves into the recently released JFK files and his testimony before Congress regarding CIA involvement. He critically examines the troubling trend of right-wing populists being disqualified from elections in democracies, shedding light on the anti-democratic actions taken by political establishments. The discussion also critiques the implications of electoral manipulations and censorship laws that threaten true democratic choice and public awareness in today's political climate.
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Barring Populists
- Right-wing populists like Marine Le Pen, Jair Bolsonaro, and Donald Trump are being barred from running for office.
- This is happening across the democratic world, raising concerns about the health of democracy.
Morley's Testimony
- Jefferson Morley, a JFK assassination expert, testified before Congress about newly released JFK files.
- These files shed light on the CIA's potential role in the assassination and subsequent cover-up.
Partisan Divide on JFK Files
- Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna's proactive leadership on the JFK files is commendable.
- However, partisan politics hinders the investigation, as exemplified by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's dismissive stance.