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 community Follow Lee Fang Follow Rohit Ch...
Mar 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 417
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 community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 416
Glenn reacts to Trump and Zelensky's explosive exchange at the White House. Plus: Glenn answers audience questions about the Aleksandr Dugin interview, 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 LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2025•48 min•Ep. 415
In this special interview from Moscow, Glenn interviews key Russian analyst Aleksandr Dugin about how Russia is reacting to Trump's second term, the Ukraine war, and the expanding influence of globalism. Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Prof. Ha-Joon Chang's work Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 414
Glenn joins from Europe for a brief update, and Michael returns from CPAC with exclusive content and a debate on the Ukraine War with Tom Mutch. -------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 413
Exclusive from CPAC: Michael Tracey's WWII chat with Steve Bannon, interviews with two former prime ministers, CPAC divisions over AfD, and more -------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Prof. Ha-Joon Chang's work Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 412
Glenn takes questions from our audience on DOGE, pro-Israel indoctrination, censorship in Brazil, and more. -------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Prof. Ha-Joon Chang's work Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 24, 2025•30 min•Ep. 411
South Korean economist and author of "Kicking Away the Ladder" Prof. Ha-Joon Chang discusses the role of the IMF and World Bank in the global economy, the West's unwavering belief in neoliberal economic policies, U.S. competition with the Chinese tech industry, and more. ------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Prof. Ha-Joon Chang's work Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about yo...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 410
Rumble and Truth Social sue Brazil's repressive judge Alexandre de Moraes in a U.S. court, fighting against the creep of global censorship. Plus: the bipartisan ruling class tries to smear Trump as a Russian asset because of his commitment to ending the Ukraine war. ------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow James Jackson and listen to "Mad in Germany" Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn m...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 409
As Germany's repressive hate speech laws continue to intensify, journalist James Jackson explains how these laws target Pro-Palestinian activists. Then: the Trump administration opens up communication with Russia, ending the Biden administration's foreign policy of not speaking with the powerful country, even when it could have led the U.S. to nuclear war. PLUS: Glenn covers a bizarre hate crime in Florida exclusively on Locals. ------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Becom...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 408
President Trump and Vice President Vance unveil a radically new foreign policy framework for the United States, shocking Europe and the DC establishment. PLUS: Prof. Norman Finkelstein discusses what is next for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the future of Gaza, and more. Please note: This episode was recorded on February 14, 2025. ------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Le...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 407
President Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the Ukraine war, marking the first time a sitting president has talked to Putin since 2022. Plus: Pete Hegseth tells NATO allies that the US does not believe Ukraine's NATO membership is a realistic outcome of a peace agreement, signaling a massive shift in foreign policy. Finally: Journalist Daniel Boguslaw explains where the geriatric members of Congress are treated for their many ailments, and why they insist on remaining ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 406
Trump's delusional plans to expel Palestinians and to build beachfront real estate in Gaza are a departure from his "America First" campaign promises: will MAGA supporters speak up? Plus: as the next stage of the ceasefire deal appears to be crumbling, it becomes even more apparent that Netanyahu never intended to carry through on the deal. ----- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook Linke...
Feb 12, 2025•53 min•Ep. 405
DOGE continues to discover disturbing USAID projects that have led to the manipulation of countless other countries by the United States. Plus: Rumble returns to Brazil after being banned in a battle over free speech. Finally: Matt Stoller explains why the Trump admin's mission to eliminate the CFPB could enrich Wall Street and hurt American consumers. Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 402
Glenn takes audience questions on Trump's plans to take over Gaza, the gutting of USAID, and more. ----- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 403
Glenn reacts to Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse and take over Gaza in a special episode of System Update, originally livestreamed on Wednesday afternoon. ------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 06, 2025•27 min
Trump's two most controversial cabinet picks, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, are now one step closer confirmation. Plus: Trump's delusional plans for the future of Gaza revealed during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Finally: Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Boucher on the suspension of a Pro-Palestinian student group at the University of Michigan. ------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our L...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 402
Marco Rubio's latest comments on Ukraine, NATO, and China could signal a major shift for the second Trump administration's foreign policy — are the neocons finally out? Plus: former State Department official Mike Benz exposes how USAID covertly manipulates populations overseas and topples foreign governments under the guise of humanitarian outreach. ---------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Insta...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 401
Tulsi Gabbard's DNI confirmation hearing exposed the bipartisan rot of the security state, as she was relentlessly pummeled by members of both political parties over her support for Edward Snowden and her willingness to meet with U.S. adversaries. -------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 400
Dems viciously maligned RFK Jr. during his confirmation hearing, depicting him as a science denier and corrupted sell-out in an effort to stop him from disrupting the DC status quo. Plus: Trump announced he would issue an executive order that would deport U.S. student visa holders if they criticize Israel. Finally: the Quincy Institute is investigating the ways think tanks' corporate and foreign donors shape pro-war policies. Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of o...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 399
The latest lab leak revelations demonstrate the total suppression of COVID dissent well into the pandemic from both the government and corporate media. Plus: the intrepid reporter Jim Acosta dramatically leaves CNN, vowing to stand up to tyrants and defend press freedom...even though he has never advocated for journalists like Julian Assange who have suffered for reporting the truth. ------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Up...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 398
The DC establishment spews baseless lies about Edward Snowden and FISA Section 702 ahead of Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing in a desperate attempt to smear her. Plus: the release of the Chinese AI model "DeepSeek" has upended Silicon Valley; journalist Garrison Lovely joins to discuss its impact and what comes next for American AI companies. Finally: U.S. journalist and co-founder of "The Electronic Intifada" Ali Abunimah was arrested in Switzerland for criticizing Israel. -----------------...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 397
Professor John Mearsheimer returns to System Update to discuss Trump's Israel/Gaza ceasefire deal, how the war in Ukraine may end, the future of U.S. relations with China, and more. -------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 396
Labor studies professor and author Eric Blanc discusses why large numbers of working class voters are abandoning the Democratic party and whether the Trump administration will deliver for unions and labor. Please note: this episode originally included an interview with Seth Stern about Section 702 of FISA. Due to technical difficulties, it has been removed from the podcast. We will provide a free transcript of the interview to our listeners. Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. ...
Jan 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 395
Over the last 15 months, blatant censorship of Pro-Palestine voices has rapidly and aggressively intensified on college campuses, threatening academic freedom and stifling free speech. Tenured Columbia Law professor Katherine Franke discusses being pushed out of her job after criticizing Israel. ------------------------------------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Prof. Katherine Franke Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System ...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 394
Michael Tracey, Jenin Younes, and Aaron Maté discuss the best and worst scenarios for the Trump administration, Trump's ceasefire deal, and more. ------ Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 393
Trump promises to bring in a "golden age" in his inaugural speech and unveils the first executive orders of the second Trump administration. Meanwhile, Biden pardons his family, Liz Cheney, and Anthony Fauci. PLUS: Michael Tracey interviews members of Congress in DC at Inaugural Balls. --------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 392
Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed describes life in Gaza as Israel continues to destroy hospitals, schools, and entire communities. He shares stories of hope and resilience ahead of a ceasefire, and discusses what life would look like in a "Free Palestine." PLUS: Journalist Sam Husseini details his physical expulsion from Blinken's press briefing and what the episode says about the deferential press corps. ----- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals c...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 391
CNN could be in deep legal trouble as they face a major defamation case. Law professor Jonathan Turley explains the high stakes case and what it means for the future of media, journalism, and more. Plus: With the TikTok ban deadline approaching rapidly, Americans are flocking to the Chinese-owned app RedNote. China expert Arnaud Bertrand discusses how China is reacting to the influx of "TikTok" refugees. Finally, Arnaud Bertrand weighs in on what the Trump presidency could mean for China. ------...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 390
Trump's envoy finally achieves a ceasefire deal, ending the horrific carnage in Gaza. Nonetheless, Joe Biden, the very same person with the melting brain who has unconditionally funded and armed the Israeli destruction of Gaza for the last 15 months, had the audacity to claim credit for the deal. Plus: Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio's confirmation hearings reveal more about the next Trump administration's foreign policy. Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Loca...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 389
