System Update with Glenn Greenwald Bari Weiss and David Ellison's CBS Spreads War Propaganda for Israel
Jan 15, 2026
Media manipulation takes center stage as concerns rise over CBS News' biased reporting on Iran protests. The dangers of exaggerated casualty figures, like the reported 12,000 to 20,000 deaths, are highlighted. Glenn critiques the Ellison family's influence on U.S. media narratives and underscores the historical patterns of war propaganda. He emphasizes the need for skepticism toward unverified claims and discusses how public opinion sharply opposes U.S. intervention. The conversation warns against letting sensationalism lead to military actions.
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Media Ownership Shapes War Narratives
- Glenn Greenwald argues CBS News is pushing pro-Israel propaganda to lure the U.S. into intervening in Iran.
- He links the outlet's ownership and editorial choices to Israeli and Saudi geopolitical aims.
Venezuelan Video Deception Example
- Greenwald recounts how misleading videos were circulated to suggest Venezuelans celebrated U.S. intervention.
- He uses that episode to show how false media narratives have previously led public opinion toward intervention.
Public Opposes New Iran Intervention
- Greenwald notes widespread American opposition to intervening in Iran across party lines.
- He argues U.S. public sentiment resists repeated foreign military entanglements.