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System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 31min

Judge Orders Hearing on Columbia Student Deportation Case; Is the Ukraine Ceasefire Plan Serious? Trump Attacks Thomas Massie for His Budget Vote

Glenn discusses what's next for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia grad who faces deportation because of his pro-Palestinian activism. Then: is the US-proposed Ukraine ceasefire deal going to finally end the fighting? Finally: Trump attacks Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie for opposing the Republicans' proposed funding bill, threatening to oust the fiercely independent-minded representative. ------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 20min

ICE Detains Permanent Resident for Protesting Israel; European Leaders Make Maniacal Rearmament Vows They Cannot Keep

ICE detains a green card holding Columbia University graduate in a major escalation of censorship against Israel's critics. DropSite journalist Meghnad Bose explains the details of Mahmoud Khalil's case. PLUS: European leaders vow to remilitarize the continent after Trump and Zelensky's explosive White House meeting, potentially gutting social safety nets and sparking more political outrage against Europe's elites.------------------------------------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 9, 2025 • 57min

SPECIAL EPISODE: Michael Tracey Reports from Emergency Summit on Ukraine

Michael Tracey and Lee Fang discuss the pitfalls of the new media landscape, Alex Jones, crackdowns on Israel's critics, the fallout from Zelensky and Trump's shocking meeting, and more. ----------------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow Lee FangFollow Michael TraceyFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 9min

Week in Review: Lee Fang and Leighton Woodhouse on Ukraine War and NYT Piece Revealing Tensions within Trump Admin; PLUS: Lee Fang Takes Audience Questions on DOGE and Big Tech

Lee Fang and Leighton Woodhouse recap the major stories of the week, including the fallout from Zelensky and Trump's explosive meeting about the Ukraine war. Plus: Lee answers audience questions about DOGE, big tech, Obama, and more.----------------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow Lee FangFollow Leighton WoodhouseFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2025 • 57min

UK Pressures Apple to Break Encryption in Major Privacy Clash; How Dems Can Win Back the Working Class: With Former Bernie Sanders Campaign Manager Faiz Shakir

Apple and the UK government clash over a backdoor feature that could allow the UK government access to private, encrypted data. Privacy advocate Sean Vitka explains why U.S. Apple users should be concerned about the encryption feature. Plus: former Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir reveals why Democrats have lost their way, and he shares his plan to bring working class Americans back to the party.--------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow Lee FangFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2025 • 45min

Lee Fang Reacts to Trump's Speech to Congress; Will DOGE Tackle Military Waste?

Lee Fang reacts to Trump's speech to Congress. Plus: Project on Government Oversight president Danielle Brian on DOGE, government accountability, and cutting Pentagon waste. --------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow Lee FangFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2025 • 35min

The Growing Threat of Corporate Censorship Under the Trump Administration; Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Protecting Consumers, Debanking, and More

Guest host Lee Fang explains the tension between political free speech rights and corporate speech rights, exposing how banks and big tech avoid regulations under the guise of free speech advocacy. Plus: former CFPB director Rohit Chopra on debanking, corporate censorship, and what consumers can expect under the second Trump administration. -----------------------------------Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow Lee FangFollow Rohit ChopraFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2025 • 49min

Documentary Exposing Repression in West Bank Wins at Oscars; Free Speech Lawyer Jenin Younes on Double Standards for Israel's Critics

Lee Fang discusses the controversies surrounding the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" and the film's struggle to find distributors in the United States. PLUS: Civil liberties lawyer Jenin Younes on the continued censorship threats against Palestinian voices.Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET.Become part of our Locals communityFollow System Update: TwitterInstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 1, 2025 • 49min

Glenn Reacts to Trump-Zelensky Exchange and Takes Q&A from our Locals Members

A heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky reveals deep tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations, especially regarding mineral rights amid the ongoing conflict. The discussion highlights Trump's unique negotiation strategies, blending aggression with diplomacy. The podcast also delves into the democratic nuances between Russia and the U.S., questioning the perceived superiority of their political systems. Additionally, there's an exploration of philosophical reasoning and the importance of preserving diverse civilizations in a globalized world.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 54min

The View from Moscow: Key Russian Analyst Aleksandr Dugin on Trump, Ukraine, Russia, and Globalism

Aleksandr Dugin, a pivotal Russian analyst and philosopher, shares his insights on the shifting dynamics of global politics, particularly regarding Trump and the Ukraine conflict. He discusses how perceptions of totalitarianism influence Western narratives about Russia. Dugin also explores the ideological clash between globalism and traditional values, delving into Russia's strategic goals in Ukraine and the complexities of nationalism. His analysis highlights the geopolitical tensions that frame Western involvement as a challenge to Russian identity.

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