System Update with Glenn Greenwald Glenn Takes Your Questions on Major Saudi Arabia Celeb Controversies, Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Debate, Anti-ICE Protests, and More
Oct 18, 2025
Explore Glenn's take on the controversies surrounding celebrities heading to Saudi Arabia for lucrative events. He delves into the implications of sportswashing and examines the responses to the NYC mayoral debate with Zohran Mamdani. The discussion on anti-ICE protests is particularly riveting, highlighting the interplay between activism and government response. Additional insights on U.S. military actions in Venezuela and the ongoing debate around Antifa and political violence round out the conversation.
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Sportswashing Uses Massive Paydays
- Saudi sports events pay enormous appearance fees to whitewash the regime through 'sportswashing'.
- Top players earn bigger payouts than Grand Slams for short exhibition matches.
Target Governments Not Just Celebrities
- Protest or pressure your government to cut ties with repressive regimes instead of shaming individuals.
- Focus activism on policy change, not only on celebrities who accept money to appear abroad.
Personal Relief From Tennis Wrist Pain
- Glenn describes personal use of CBD Distillery for tennis-related wrist pain.
- He applies a topical pain stick and reports immediate relief during recovery.