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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. rumble.com/c/GGreenwald

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Recent Guests

Sunny Hostin
Co-host on The View, former federal prosecutor
The View / federal prosecutor
Episode: Cornell Students Declared Guilty, Punished by Online Mob Justice
Hen Mazig
Israeli government-connected activist and public figure
Israeli government (alleged paid propagandist)
Episode: Prominent Zionist Denies His Repeated Propaganda About Israeli Starvation in Gaza
Asal Raj
Historian of the modern Middle East, author of Don't Say Palestine
Episode: DON'T SAY PALESTINE: How the Media Obscures Israel's Crimes
Angie Nixon
Florida Senate candidate and Democratic nominee
Democratic Party (Florida)
Episode: Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald: August 20th, 2026
Kshama Sawant
Independent socialist and Seattle City Council former member running to unseat Adam Smith
Campaign for Sawant, Seattle politics
Episode: Kshama Sawant on Challenging One of the Worst House Dems, Adam Smith
Mark Furstein
Actor with a history of work in Hollywood, cited as a whistleblower in the episode
Hollywood
Episode: Brave Whistleblower Denounces Hollywood's Darkest Secret
Jonathan Kornikis
Former IDF Spokesman
Israel Defense Forces
Episode: Debating Iran on Piers Morgan with IDF Spokesman, Ana Kasparian, and a former US General
Mark Kinnett
Former Assistant Secretary of State
U.S. Government
Episode: Debating Iran on Piers Morgan with IDF Spokesman, Ana Kasparian, and a former US General
Stephen Fishbach
Two-time contestant on CBS Survivor and reality TV commentator
Episode: Survivor's Stephen Fishbach on his New Book About Reality TV and Its Cultural Impact

Host

Glenn Greenwald
Host of System Update; long-time journalist and commentator known for investigative reporting and independent analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Move to Israel

    Do you support the genocide?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    7 Bronco 7
    United States2 months ago
  • Most respected Journalist

    Glenn is the standard

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliNate101
    United States3 months ago
  • Valuable

    I disagree with Glenn on some things, but his work is valuable.

    Update: please oh please don’t do the CLICKBAIT titles. I will UNSUBSCRIBE.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willow-sc
    United States3 months ago
  • Don’t Always Agree

    Don’t always agree with his viewpoints, his takes, although I do respect his independence, his integrity when approaching news and politics. To me 4 to 4.5 stars depending on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EdeTM
    United States3 months ago
  • Valuable

    I disagree with Glenn on some things, but his work is valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willow-sc
    United States4 months ago

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LIVE Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald: October 1st
Q: Given what we know, how should due process be weighed against public outrage in high-profile cases?
Due process must remain the guiding principle; allegations and rhetoric should be evaluated with careful attention to evidence and legal standards, even when public sentiment is vehement.
LIVE Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald: September 24th
Q: What do you think about Ed Sheeran and Macklemore discussions in relation to the Zionist funding landscape and celebrity influence on political discourse?
Celebrities often reflect and amplify public sentiment, but their positions are not fixed and can be shaped by industry pressures and financial considerations. The broader takeaway is that political accountability transcends celebrity status, and civil society should scrutinize power structures—like donors and stadium owners—who can mute criticism.
LIVE Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald: September 24th
Q: Ali Abdel Nima's critique on the NASA documentary and the reaction to it—what's your take on centering Palestinian voices versus Israeli perspectives?
I understand the critiques and the value of giving Palestinians a platform, but I also think well-documented confessions by Israeli soldiers can be highly persuasive for a broad audience, especially when other avenues of testimony face credibility hurdles. A balanced approach recognizes the importance of diverse sources while acknowledging the biases that come with any single perspective.
Prominent Zionist Denies His Repeated Propaganda About Israeli Starvation in Gaza
Q: Did you justify or deny the famine and starvation?
The host pressed for a direct answer; the guest asserted denouncement and humanitarian service during IDF service, while the host highlighted contradictions in the guest's public statements.
Prominent Zionist Denies His Repeated Propaganda About Israeli Starvation in Gaza
Q: What was your position on Israel's use of famine and starvation as a weapon of war?
The guest claimed he denounced it and argued humanitarian aid must get in, but the host pressed for a clear denouncement and accused him of minimizing or denying the famine.

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Live prime-time analysis of current events with a strong emphasis on surveillance, civil liberties, foreign policy, media influence, and power structures in Washington and beyond. Episodes frequently tackle US-Israel dynamics, Middle East policy, and critiques of corporate power and the donor-to-duopoly dynamic, often weaving in historical context and investigative reporting. The show blends long-form interviews, audience Q&A, and rapid-fire commentary, all delivered with a contrarian, evidence-driven lens that's likely to appeal to listeners who prize independent journalism and skepticism of establishment narratives. A notable edge is the willingness to challenge mainstream consensus and to explore how information control shapes politics a... more

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