The Tim Dillon Show 259 - Independence Day with Glenn Greenwald
Jul 4, 2021
Glenn Greenwald, a renowned journalist and author, joins the conversation, leveraging his investigative expertise. They dive into pressing topics like Julian Assange's imprisonment and its implications for press freedom. The duo tackles the chaotic dynamics of media and politics, touching on Trump’s unconventional influence and the legacy of 9/11. Glenn shares a humorous encounter with a Brazilian Wandering Spider, offering a lighter perspective amidst serious discourse on freedom, compliance, and the search for truth in a tumultuous world.
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Polarizing Personality
- Glenn Greenwald discusses his polarizing personality and how it affects public perception.
- He highlights the intense anger directed at those perceived as traitors or heretics.
Trump's Impact on Media
- Mainstream media's deference to power isn't new, but their behavior during the Trump years is.
- Trump's comportment and rhetoric broke the brains of many, leading to extreme reactions and actions.
Trump's Disruption
- Trump's vulgarity and deviation from presidential norms upset the establishment.
- He was seen as a vandal of American exceptionalism, furthering the widespread mental breakdown.
