Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist & Author; Co-Founder of The Intercept; Host of "System Update"

Brazil

Glenn Greenwald Biography

Glenn Greenwald is a journalist, author, and former constitutional lawyer known for investigative reporting on government surveillance, civil liberties, and press freedom. Greenwald earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. He began his professional career as a constitutional and First Amendment lawyer before transitioning to journalism, initially blogging about national security issues and civil liberties concerns following the September 11 attacks.

Greenwald's early books, including "How Would a Patriot Act?" and "A Tragic Legacy," appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and contributed to his reputation as a political commentator. He contributed to Salon and later The Guardian, where he published a series of reports on American and British global surveillance programs based on classified documents provided by Edward Snowden. Greenwald's reporting at The Guardian was recognized with the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and was featured in the film "Citizenfour," which received the Academy Award for Best Documentary. His book "No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State" offers an account of his involvement in the Snowden disclosures.

Greenwald has received several honors for his investigative journalism, including the George Polk Award for National Security Reporting, the Gannett Foundation Award for investigative journalism, the Esso Premio for Excellence in Investigative Reporting in Brazil, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award. He was also awarded the Izzy Award by the Park Center for Independent Media for his work in confronting official deception and controversial issues.

After the Snowden revelations, Greenwald co-founded The Intercept, focusing on exposing government and corporate misconduct. At The Intercept, he reported on the "Vaza Jato" leaks, detailing interactions between former judge Sergio Moro and prosecutors during Operation Car Wash, which contributed to the reversal of convictions, including that of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. For this reporting, he received the Special Prize from the Vladimir Herzog Institute. Brazilian prosecutors attempted to prosecute Greenwald, but charges were dismissed by the Supreme Court, citing the Constitutional right to a free press. His book "Securing Democracy: My Fight for Press Freedom and Justice in Bolsonaro's Brazil" documents this period.

Greenwald later launched his own show, "System Update," a live prime-time program providing independent analysis and investigative reporting on contemporary issues. Throughout his career, Greenwald has focused on government surveillance, press freedom, and independent journalism, contributing to ongoing discussions about privacy, civil liberties, and accountability in media and politics.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Glenn Greenwald Videos

Glenn Greenwald: Criminalizing Speech to Protect Israel

Glenn Greenwald: Criminalizing Speech to Protect Israel

Glenn Greenwald outlines how free speech has become criminalised in the US. When the Political Left pushed censorship to protect vulnerable.

Andrew Henderson and Glenn Greenwald on Free Speech

Andrew Henderson and Glenn Greenwald on Free Speech

Henderson sits down with journalist and author Glenn Greenwald ... Andrew Henderson and Glenn Greenwald on Free Speech in the West.

Keynote Highlight: Glenn Greenwald

Keynote Highlight: Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist, Former Constitutional Lawyer, Commentator & Best-Selling Author shared his first hand...

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