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Glenn Greenwald joins Scott to discuss the Edward Snowden leaks and the broader fight to protect civil liberties. They start with a discussion of Greenwald’s remarkable consistency amid the dramatic evolution of America’s political dynamics. They then talk about the Snowden leaks, and Greenwald fills in some details about what happened with the documents after the initial bombshell stories had been published. At the end, the talk about the situation facing Julian Assange.

Discussed on the show:

• “Confessions of a Right-Wing Liberal” (Mises.org)
• NSA Primary Sources at EFF

Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist, author, and former lawyer. He hosts the show System Update every weeknight on Rumble. Follow him on Twitter @ggreenwald

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