System Update with Glenn Greenwald Glenn Announces Major Changes to the Show and to Our Journalistic Platform
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Feb 7, 2026 Major shifts in how independent journalism is produced and distributed are announced. He explains leaving a nightly live format to reclaim time for longform writing. The move centers on making Substack the primary platform while continuing video partnerships. Deep concerns about audience capture, media economics, and preserving editorial independence are explored.
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Refocus On Written Work
- Move your main publishing to platforms that let you write and engage without daily production burdens.
- Use Substack-style tools to free time for longform reporting and community interaction.
Returning To Substack
- Glenn recounts returning to Substack after leaving The Intercept and finding it newly capable.
- He highlights Substack's evolution from simple newsletters to a full multimedia and community platform.
Different Mediums Serve Different Impact
- Video and longform writing reach different audiences and both boost impact.
- Use video for interviews and visuals, but prioritize writing for deep analysis and argumentation.