What is System Update with Glenn Greenwald about?

System Update with Glenn Greenwald covers U.S. politics, foreign policy, civil liberties, censorship, and media criticism from an independent journalism perspective.

Who hosts System Update with Glenn Greenwald?

The show is hosted by journalist Glenn Greenwald.

How long are System Update with Glenn Greenwald episodes?

Episodes vary widely, with shorter commentary segments around 20 to 30 minutes and full shows often running about one to one and a half hours.

Where can I listen to System Update with Glenn Greenwald?

The show is available as a podcast through its RSS feed and podcast apps, and the live video show is hosted on Rumble.

How often does System Update with Glenn Greenwald release?

The show releases very frequently, generally on a weeknight or near-daily schedule.

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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System Update is a LIVE prime-time news show hosted by Glenn Greenwald. Join us on Rumble, weeknights at 7pm ET, for unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction. https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald

Why listen

System Update with Glenn Greenwald is for listeners who want sharp, adversarial political analysis outside the usual cable-news lanes. Episodes mix monologues, live Q&A, interviews, and media criticism, with frequent focus on U.S. foreign policy, censorship, Israel, civil liberties, and establishment politics. It will appeal most to people who like opinionated independent journalism and are comfortable with a combative point of view.

Episodes

1 hr 9 min

May 29, 2026

Live Q&A Tonight on Glenn's JUBILEE DEBATE, Thomas Massie Drama, Trump's SLUSH FUND, Cats & More

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1 hr 13 min

May 15, 2026

May 14th Live Q&A on Israel suing NYT, Trust in the Mainstream Media, Tucker Carlson, Ukraine & More!

1 hr 7 min

May 8, 2026

GLENN REACTS: Iran's Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, Fighting Journalists, Animal Rights, and More

23 min

Apr 30, 2026

Bari Weiss' Latest CBS Moves Show the Ellisons' Drive to Create Israeli State TV

1 hr 12 min

Apr 25, 2026

Live Q&A on Iran, Tucker Carlson and more

25 min

Apr 22, 2026

Trump Gives An Indefinite Cease-Fire to Iran. What is this War?

1 hr 6 min

Apr 18, 2026

Live Q&A on Iran, Trump, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, FISA Vote and More

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47 min

Mar 22, 2026

The US and Israel Are Not Winning the War

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23 min

Mar 16, 2026

Trump DECLARES that Neocon Mark Levin Is Above All Criticism

29 min

Mar 10, 2026

CNN's Jake Tapper Invited an Israeli to Explain that Iranians Love the War: Classic Neocon Tactic

31 min

Mar 10, 2026

Trump DOJ Gives Ticketmaster a Huge Gift to Avoid an Antitrust Trial -- with Matt Stoller

23 min

Mar 9, 2026

The US and Israel Liberate Iran by Setting it on Fire, Poisoning the Air, Bombing Schools

23 min

Mar 5, 2026

Fox Presents Condi Rice to Sell the Iran War: Same Scripts, Same Sociopathic Cast as Iraq

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17 min

Mar 3, 2026

Debating Iran on Piers Morgan with IDF Spokesman, Ana Kasparian, and a former US General

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1 hr 10 min

Mar 1, 2026

Trump and Netanyahu Start a New Regime-Change War against Iran

38 min

Feb 28, 2026

Survivor's Stephen Fishbach on his New Book About Reality TV and Its Cultural Impact

18 min

Feb 18, 2026

Lindsey Graham: Senator from Tel Aviv

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31 min

Feb 17, 2026

The NYT Performs Loyal Stenography—Masquerading as Journalism—to Protect AOC

The New York Times dutifully protects AOC after her disastrous interview flop at the Munich Security Conference. ----------- Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https://linktr.ee/systemupdate_ Follow Glenn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggreenwald Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn.11.greenwald/ Follow System Update: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemUpdate_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemupdate__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@systemupdate__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/systemupdate.tv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/systemupdate/

23 min

Feb 14, 2026

AOC Makes Her Big Foreign Policy Debut, Falls Flat on Her Face

AOC embarrasses herself at the Munich Security Conference. --------------- Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ Follow Glenn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggreenwald Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn.11.greenwald/ Follow System Update: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemUpdate_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemupdate__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@systemupdate__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/systemupdate.tv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/systemupdate/

21 min

Feb 11, 2026Episode 574

Howard Lutnick's Blatant Lies About Epstein Ties

Glenn dissects Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's blatant lies about his Epstein ties. ----------- Subscribe to Glenn Greenwald on Substack Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok

58 min

Feb 7, 2026Episode 573

Glenn Announces Major Changes to the Show and to Our Journalistic Platform

Glenn announces major changes to our show and discusses the future of independent media. ------------------------------- Subscribe to Glenn on Substack Watch full episodes on Rumble Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 2 min

Jan 31, 2026Episode 572

Q&A With Glenn: On Nick Fuentes' Support for Minneapolis Killings, Dems and "Abolish ICE," and Josh Shapiro's Antisemitism Whining

Glenn answers your questions about Nick Fuentes, ICE, Josh Shapiro, and more. ---------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

23 min

Jan 26, 2026Episode 571

Forced TikTok Sale—and Rising Censorship—Is for Israel, Not China

Glenn breaks down the forced sale of TikTok and why it poses a threat to free speech in the US, especially for Israel's critics. ---------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

38 min

Jan 25, 2026Episode 570

Why Are U.S. Officials LYING About the Latest ICE Killing?

Glenn shares his thoughts on the Trump administration's blatant lies about the latest ICE killing. ----------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

40 min

Jan 22, 2026Episode 569

SHOCKING Confession by Canada's PM Mark Carney at Davos

Glenn reacts to Canadian PM Mark Carney's surprising speech at Davos. ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

52 min

Jan 21, 2026Episode 568

New Laura Poitras Documentary: On War, Propaganda & the Corporate Media

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras discusses her new documentary "Cover-Up" about the life and career of the investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. ------------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

50 min

Jan 16, 2026Episode 567

ADL Demands More Censorship of Tucker, Hasan Piker, Nick Fuentes, and More; Plus: Glenn's Debate About Iran on Piers Morgan

The ADL demands more censorship for Tucker, Hasan Piker, and Nick Fuentes. Plus: at timecode 36:55, a clip from Glenn's debate about Iran on Piers Morgan. Watch the full debate here. -------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

33 min

Jan 15, 2026Episode 566

Bari Weiss and David Ellison's CBS Spreads War Propaganda for Israel

Glenn discusses CBS News' pro-Israel propaganda about the protests in Iran. ------------------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr

Jan 14, 2026Episode 565

Prof. John Mearsheimer on Why Foreign Involvement in Iran Would Fail, U.S. Aggression Toward Venezuela, Trump's Foreign Policy, and More

Prof. John Mearsheimer joins System Update to discuss the protests in Iran, Trump's removal of Maduro, U.S. aggression toward Venezuela, the war in Ukraine, and more. ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

19 min

Jan 14, 2026

Ron DeSantis Twice Went to Israel to Sign Censorship Laws (Bonus Episode)

Glenn discusses the insane pro-Israel laws signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and what these laws reveal about Israel's influence on U.S. politics. ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

23 min

Jan 12, 2026

Jasmine Crockett Rejuvenates Identity Politics Apology Rituals from Bowen Yang

Glenn breaks down the controversy over Bowen Yang's comments about Jasmine Crockett. -------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

34 min

Jan 12, 2026

The U.S. Does Not Want "Liberation" For Iran

Glenn discusses the U.S. reactions to protests in Iran and what they reveal about U.S. foreign policy. --------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 11 min

Jan 10, 2026Episode 563

Glenn Answers Your Questions On: Reactions to the Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Protests in Iran, and More

Glenn answers your questions about the Minneapolis ICE shooting, protests in Iran, "Trump Derangement Syndrome," the deep state, and more. --------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 11 min

Jan 9, 2026Episode 562

Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget While Conservatives Condemn New York Childcare Plan; Was Tulsi Kept Out of Venezuela Attack Plans?

Trump calls for another massive increase in defense spending while conservatives melt down over New York's plans to increase spending on childcare programs. Then: did Tulsi Gabbard change her non-interventionist stance on Venezuela or was she intentionally left out of the attack plans? ----------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 1 min

Jan 6, 2026Episode 561

Removing Maduro: What is the Point? MAGA Goes Full Neocon: Embracing Lindsey Graham and Imperialism

Who does removing Maduro really benefit? Then: Glenn discusses how MAGA has fully embraced neocons like Lindsey Graham. ------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

18 min

Jan 3, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Bombs Venezuela, Removes Maduro

Glenn reacts to Trump's bombing of Venezuela and the removal of Maduro. ------------------------------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 29 min

Dec 19, 2025Episode 560

Reaction to Trump's Primetime Speech; Coldplay "Adultery" Couple Reappears for More Shame; Australia and the UK Obey Israel's Censorship Demands

Glenn reacts to Trump's rambling speech which failed to mention the rationale for U.S. aggression against Venezuela. Then: why are Americans so obsessed with the Coldplay concert "adultery" couple? Finally: Australia and the UK cave to Israel's censorship orders. -------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 25 min

Dec 17, 2025Episode 559

Sydney Shooting Exploited for Pro-Israel Censorship and Anti-Muslim Crackdowns

Pro-Israel political opportunists exploit the tragic shooting on Bondi Beach in an attempt to escalate anti-Muslim hatred as Israel support dwindles. Plus: how Israel pressures Western governments to censor pro-Palestinian sentiment. ------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 36 min

Dec 13, 2025Episode 558

Glenn Answers Your Questions On: Looming AI Threats; Controversy Over "Pluribus," Epstein Revelations, CAIR's "Terrorist" Label, and More

Glenn takes questions from our Locals audience about fears about AI, the show "Pluribus," Epstein revelations, and more... ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 12 min

Dec 12, 2025Episode 557

More Proof of Epstein's Israel Ties: With Murtaza Hussain; ADL Says Anti-Zionist Jews Are "Antisemitic"

Drop Site journalist Murtaza Hussain discusses Epstein's ties to Israel and why the corporate media refuses to cover the story. Plus: Glenn reacts to the CEO of the ADL's claim that anti-Zionist Jews are "antisemitic." ------------------------------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 12 min

Dec 10, 2025Episode 556

Jasmine Crockett: The Avatar of Democratic Emptiness; Bari Weiss Chooses Fanatical Israel Supporter as New CBS Anchor

Glenn reacts to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's announcement that she is running for Senate. Plus: Bari Weiss chooses fanatical Israel supporter Tony Dokoupil as the CBS Evening News anchor. ------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 23 min

Dec 9, 2025Episode 555

Trump's New National Security Doctrine; What Marjorie Taylor Greene's Split with MAGA Reveals About the White House's Political Problems

Glenn analyzes the Trump administration's newly released National Security Strategy. Then: what Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Trump says about MAGA and the future of the GOP. ---------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 22 min

Dec 6, 2025Episode 554

Glenn Answers Your Questions on an Un-American Candidate in TX, Escalating War with Venezuela, Trump's Loyalty to Miriam Adelson, and More

Glenn answers questions submitted by our Locals subscribers about Valentina Gomez's blatant bigotry, Miriam Adelson's influence over Trump, and the growth of the surveillance state. -------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 23 min

Dec 4, 2025Episode 553

Trump Administration Claims to Save Hundreds of Millions of Lives by Blowing Up Drug Boats; Ethan Klein's Unhinged Vengeance & Lawsuits Against Other YouTubers: With Taylor Lorenz

The Trump administration continues to spread lies in order to sell its regime-change war in Venezuela, even claiming that blowing up drug boats is saving hundreds of millions of lives. Then: Taylor Lorenz discusses streamer Ethan Klein's unhinged lawsuit against another creator and warns of other threats to free speech online. ---------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 23 min

Dec 3, 2025Episode 552

Hillary Blames TikTok for Anti-Israel Sentiment; MAGA Sycophants Gain Pentagon Press Access; Who Should Win Anti-Semite of the Year? See the Top 10 Finalists

Hillary Clinton predictably blames TikTok for young people's skepticism of Israel. Then: MAGA influencers take over the Pentagon press briefing room. Finally: Who should win the highly anticipated "Antisemite of the Year" contest? ------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 20 min

Dec 2, 2025Episode 551

Trump Admin Preparing for New Regime-Change War Against Venezuela

Glenn dissects the Trump administration's blatant lies and justifications for waging a regime-change war against Venezuela as the U.S. continues to strike alleged drug boats. -------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 17 min

Nov 26, 2025Episode 550

Marco Rubio, Europe Thwart Ukraine Peace Deal; NSA Illegally Leaks Steve Witkoff's Diplomatic Calls; Bari Weiss's Comically Out of Touch Plan for CBS

Marco Rubio and the DC establishment continue to undermine the Trump administration's efforts to secure a Russia/Ukraine peace deal. Then: the leak of Steve Witkoff's diplomatic conversations reveals a disturbing truth about the power of the deep state. Finally, Bari Weiss comically attempts to transform CBS into a sensible outlet with no fringe voices. -------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

53 min

Nov 21, 2025Episode 549

EXCLUSIVE: Succession Actress & Podcast Host Dasha Nekrasova Speaks Out About Hollywood Cancellation Over Fuentes Interview

EXCLUSIVE: actress and podcast host Dasha Nekrasova speaks out for the first time after being fired from her agency over Red Scare's Nick Fuentes interview. --------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 13 min

Nov 18, 2025Episode 548

Trump and JD Vance Weigh in on the MAGA Civil War Over Tucker; Zelensky's Top Associates Embroiled in $100 Million Corruption Scandal; FBI's Ongoing Concealment About Trump Shooter

Pro-Israel Republicans continue to demand that GOP leaders, including JD Vance, denounce Tucker after he interviewed Nick Fuentes. Then: Prof. Marta Havryshko discusses the major corruption scandal unfolding in Ukraine involving Zelensky's top associates. Finally: why is the FBI still concealing critical information about Thomas Crooks? -------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

1 hr 27 min

Nov 15, 2025Episode 547

Q&A With Glenn: On the Epstein Emails; Chomsky's Friendship with Epstein; Differences Between Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes; the Babylon Bee's Attack on Megyn Kelly; and More

Glenn answers your questions about Chomsky's friendship with Epstein, the differences between Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, the Babylon Bee's attack on Megyn Kelly, and more... -------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook