Securing Democracy

My Fight for Press Freedom and Justice in Bolsonaro's Brazil

De: Glenn Greenwald

Narrado por: Joel Richards

In 2019, award-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald writes in this gripping new book, "a series of events commenced that once again placed me at the heart of a sustained and explosive journalistic controversy".

New reporting by Greenwald and his team of Brazilian journalists brought to light stunning information about grave corruption, deceit, and wrongdoing by the most powerful political actors in Brazil, his home since 2005.

These stories, based on a massive trove of previously undisclosed telephone calls, audio, and text, came to light only months after the January 2019 inauguration of Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump.

The revelations "had an explosive impact on Brazilian politics" (The Guardian) and prompted serious rancor, including direct attacks by President Bolsonaro himself, and ultimately an attempt by the government to criminally prosecute Greenwald for his reporting.

Securing Democracy takes listeners on a fascinating ride through Brazilian politics as Greenwald, his husband, the left-wing Congressman David Miranda, and a powerful opposition movement courageously challenge political corruption, homophobia, and tyranny.

©2021 Glenn Greenwald (P)2021 Tantor

one of the most consistent and ethical journalists

I love this man so much for what he has done for all of us.

Great read.

Great read. I decided to pick this up after Ben Shapiro interviewed Bolsonaro. I knew that Glenn Greenwald had written a book about Brazilian politics and wondered if the interview mentioned anything that Greenwald discussed. I haven’t heard the interview as of yet but I’m doubtful anything about the handling of operation car wash came up at least not with serious scrutiny. All though Greenwald is from the left the side of the aisle I would hope that in seeking the truth people like Shapiro would at least read critiques of the people they plan on interviewing.

The book was enjoyable , informative and a companion piece to Netflix’s series “ The Mechanism” which deals with Operation Car Wash.

Excellent voice for a great book.

I found myself inspired by this book. In the dark Trump/Bolsonaro years of covid and fires and corruption, there was a sense of futility. This book shows the confidence and strength of a good journalist, living as an openly gay man in a society not fully tolerant of his marriage. I felt moved by Greenwald's personal anecdotes and encouraged to fight back by his fearlessness in the face of intimidation by bigmouths in media and Bolsonaro's government. He took on a corrupt investigation and abuses of power and detailed the ins and outs of his journalistic process in a clear and forceful manner. This book is rich in little stories of reporting ad well as a warning for how even alleged corruption or abuses of power can cripple effective government.

A must listen/read

The two events that led to Vaza Jato, the leaked conversations that culminated with the discrediting of Sergio Moro and the releasing of Lula from prison, were singular: (1) A poor Brazilian interested and with the technical means to learn about what was going on under the surface of the apparently reputable and revered judiciary apparatus built around Sergio Moro, and (2) Glenn Greenwald living in Brazil. Without this providential duo, one can only guess how things would be in Brazil today.

“Securing Democracy” kept me on the edge. I couldn’t stop listening to it. I knew Greenwald from WikiLeaks and the NSA leaks. His independent, adversarial, and fearless journalism are unparalleled. Brazil is forever indebted to you, Glenn.

If the truth can set one free, Brazil and the U.S. are freer today because of the work done by Assange, Snowden and Delgatti.

If the American and Brazilian civil societies had the veil of blindness removed from their eyes, they would find a proper way of recognizing and rewarding Assange, Snowden and Delgatti’s skill, talent and sacrifice that benefited us all. However, as of today, one is in jail, one is in exile, and one has no money to care for his newborn daughter.