System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Journalist Chris Hedges on Media, Terror, Gaza, and More

Sep 21, 2024
Chris Hedges, a seasoned journalist acclaimed for his insights on media and conflict, shares his journey from mainstream to independent journalism. They discuss the media's evolution and its corporate influences that often compromise integrity. Hedges critiques the U.S. security state post-9/11 and its implications on democracy. The conversation also covers Trump's erratic foreign policy, historical amnesia regarding Islamophobia, and the vital role of independent media in documenting conflicts, especially in Gaza and Ukraine.
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