"Former" Al-Qaeda Leader Welcomed to the White House; The "New TikTok" Clamps Down on Israel Critics: With Influencer Guy Christensen
"Former" Al-Qaeda Leader Welcomed to the White House; The "New TikTok" Clamps Down on Israel Critics: With Influencer Guy Christensen  
Podcast: System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: The White House warmly welcomed the "former" Al-Qaeda leader-turned-Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, demonstrating the absurdity of the term "terrorist." Plus: Glenn and pro-Palestinian activist Guy Christensen discuss TikTok's intensifying crackdowns on 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