System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Interview with Columbia student protesters discussing challenges faced by pro-Palestinian activists, crackdowns at universities like Columbia, and the right to express political criticism and calls for divestment from companies supporting Israel's military efforts. Emphasizes diverse and inclusive nature of protests, challenging claims of anti-Semitism and violence.

German politician Sahra Wagenknecht talks about the failing war in Ukraine, the state of German politics, and her new political party. She discusses political shifts in Germany, the absence of anti-war voices, and worries about conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Norman Finkelstein discusses escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel's actions and escalation with Iran, unraveling the narrative on Gaza conflict, unprecedented scale of violence in Gaza, and his media presence. The conversation explores controversial statements by Israeli politicians, historical conflicts, and the impact of independent media in expanding perspectives.

Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich discusses legal intricacies of Capitol riot charges and skepticism towards January 6 prosecution theories. Analysis of Tucker Carlson's criticism on US policy towards Israel and backlash from Neocon writers. Kucinich's unconventional views on Washington system, covering topics like international relations, media influence, and free speech.

Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the potential US role in the Israel-Iran conflict. They delve into Iran's calculated responses, America's foreign policy double standards, and the need for a US-first approach. The conversation also touches on political corruption, NSA surveillance expansion, tech platforms' role in free speech, and Ramaswamy's support for Trump's re-election.

Journalist Lee Fang discusses warrantless spying, US-Israel relations, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The podcast explores the bipartisan block on crucial bills, the Israeli airstrike in Syria, and US funding of Ukrainian groups for information control. The narrative also touches on discrediting critics through highly produced videos and promotes community engagement.

Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Warren Davidson discuss US security state, endless wars, funding foreign conflicts, implications of military spending, privacy rights, surveillance reforms, Speaker's evolving stance on Ukraine war, and global military strategies.

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Guest Michael Shellenberger discusses extreme censorship in Brazil in the #TwitterFiles segment. Topics include Ukraine's NATO membership, US involvement in the war, implications of lethal algorithms on civilian casualties, and Brazil's severe censorship regime.

Prof. John Mearsheimer discusses escalating conflict in the Middle East, the influence of the lobby on US support for Israel, President Biden's cognitive health, funding for Ukraine war, potential outcomes in Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine's challenges, and rising tensions between the US and China in East Asia.