Stories by Robert Greenwald

Robert Greenwald is a producer, director and political activist. Greenwald is the founder and president of Brave New Films, a new media company that uses moving images to educate, influence, and empower viewers to take action around issues that matter. He is a board member of the Independent Media Institute, AlterNet's parent organization. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. subscribe to Robert Greenwald's rss feed

Robert Greenwald and Reporter Michael Hastings Take on the Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War Machine

Posted on Jan 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Hastings, in his hard-hitting new book, discusses "politically correct imperialism," why the military is obsessed with its legacy, and why we're stuck in post-9/11 thinking.

Is Your Senator Representing Charles and David Koch?

Posted on Jan 15, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

Americans for Prosperity released its rankings this week of senators and congressman who toe the Koch line most, and it gave a total of 44 A+s for the 112th Congress.

Lookout: After the Deficit Committee, There's a New Propaganda Push From the War Profiteers

Posted on Nov 29, 2011, Source: AlterNet

War Costs' new video exposes the truth about massive military budgets and employment: Military spending is a job killer.

Who’s Wrecking America? Meet Your 1% Nominees

Posted on Nov 20, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Now you can vote on some of the most infamous members of the 1% — financial fraudsters, union-busters, weapons contractors, and more.

Defense Secretary Panetta Plays on Job Fears But Military Spending Is the Worst at Creating Jobs

Posted on Sep 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet

When we spend $1 billion on the military rather than green investments, health care or education we forfeit between 5,000 and 17,000 jobs.

The Murdochs Must Stop Spinning and Resign Over the Phone-Hacking Scandal

Posted on Jul 20, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free

Fox News has long blurred the line between corporate interests and journalistic integrity. But the phone hacking scandal is a step too far--it's time for Murdoch to go.

Sec. Clinton Has A Choice: Protect Americans or Profit The Kochs

Posted on May 22, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

There is a raging battle going on in this country over whether we use our resources to benefit the haves or to protect those who don’t have as much as the most wealthy among us.

First Day of Libya Strikes Cost More Than $100 Million -- Is It Worth It?

Posted on Mar 22, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Every time a Tomahawk cruise missile blows up a building in Libya (and everyone inside it), war-profiteer Raytheon makes $1.5 million.

Damning New Report Shows U.S. Strategy Is Blocking Chance for Peace in Afghanistan

Posted on Feb 6, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

The new report from NYU's Center for International Cooperation is a warning that the escalated military strategy blocks the road to peace while making the Taliban more dangerous.

Alan Grayson -- What Are the Core Values of a Liberal?

Posted on Sep 11, 2010, Source: Brave New Conversations

Why Rep. Alan Grayson is fighting to protect civil rights.

Oliver Stone: The US Has Launched Military Interventions and Political Coups Fifty-Five Times in Latin America

Posted on Jun 26, 2010, Source: Brave New Conversations

The critically-acclaimed director discusses his upcoming documentary, "South of the Border."

Seven Years and a $747 Billon in Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Iraq

Posted on Mar 20, 2010, Source: Brave New Films

There will be no economic recovery as long as we're spending billions a year on wars that don't make us safer.

Meet Harold Ford, Jr.: Ann Coulter's Favorite Democrat

Posted on Jan 14, 2010

Share this video with every New Yorker you know! - http://bravenewfilms.org/ford/#Tell-Your-Friends

A Special Gift From Brave New Films

Posted on Dec 21, 2009

From bravenewfilms.org a very unique gifts to our Alternet followers.

This War Must End

Posted on Dec 3, 2009

This time, the tears Obama has inspired are not tears of joy.

Companies Kill 16 Workers A Day

Posted on Nov 16, 2009

Sixteen workers are killed a day in the United States because of reckless negligence on the part of their employers.

VIDEO: Stand With the Vets, Say No to Obama

Posted on Nov 11, 2009

News reports indicate that in the next few weeks, President Obama plans to announce his decision to send up to 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

Former Worker's Confession: "I Was Hired to Stand in the Way of Health Care Reform"

Posted on Nov 5, 2009, Source: Sick for Profit

Hi, I'm Andy Cobb and I did all the damage I could being a spokesjerk for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

FOX's Political Witch Hunt Against ACORN Exposed

Posted on Oct 28, 2009, Source: DeFox America

Video: Laying bare Fox News' agenda, clearly aimed at destroying the Obama administration and the progressive movement.

The Dow and the Down and Out

Posted on Oct 16, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

The top 1 percent owns more wealth then the bottom 90 percent. CEOs of large corporations earn 400 times what their workers make. That is not what America is supposed to be about.

Wellpoint Sues Maine to Guarantee Their Profits

Posted on Oct 5, 2009

Netting $2.5 billion in profits last year wasn't enough for WellPoint, the nation's largest insurance company.

Senator Sanders and Michael Moore Talk Capitalism

Posted on Oct 1, 2009

In this week’s show, director Michael Moore asks Sen. Sanders "what is wrong with American capitalism these days?"

The Health Insurance Racket

Posted on Sep 14, 2009

Welcome to the American health insurance industry.

Making a difference in an afternoon

Posted on Sep 4, 2009

It’s over l00 degrees in Los Angeles with fires staining the sky and smoke clouding the hillsides.

Sick for Profit: Greenwald Tears Into Insurance Company CEOs

Posted on Aug 14, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Robert Greenwald appears on MSNBC to talk about "Sick For Profit", a campaign to expose the greed of big health insurance companies.

Sick for Profit: Robert Greenwald on MSNBC

Posted on Aug 13, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Robert Greenwald appears on the Ed Show to talk about Sick For Profit, a new campaign to expose the greed of big health insurance companies.

Senator Sanders Unfiltered: My New Online Show from Brave New Films

Posted on Aug 10, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

I hope you’ll join me for my new show, Senator Sanders Unfiltered produced by Brave New Films. Follow my show on Twitter at SandersShow.

Fight back against health insurance lies

Posted on Aug 6, 2009

What does UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley have to lose if Congress passes real healthcare reform this year?

450,000 Can’t Be Wrong About Health Care Reform

Posted on Jul 30, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

The U.S. has a catastrophically fragmented system that provides incentives for sick care instead of prevention.

Can Obama Avoid Another Abu Ghraib?

Posted on Jul 16, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

The Obama administration continues to rely upon private contractors to interrogate detainees.

Bombs Will Kill Women in Afghanistan

Posted on Jul 8, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Brave New Foundation explores the disproportionate hardships of war on women and their families, and how you can help.

A Movement to Make Obama Bring an End to War

Posted on Jun 16, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Time to answer Obama's call and "make him do it."

Experts from Afghanistan Urge Members of Congress to Rethink the War

Posted on Jun 1, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Bringing Ann Jones, Anand Gopal, and Dr. Roshanak Wardak to Washington.

What Do Starbucks and Wal-Mart Have in Common?

Posted on May 19, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Exposing Starbucks' atrocious labor practices in our newest campaign, Stop Starbucks.

Fire Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis

Posted on Apr 27, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Join SEIU in demonstrations across the country tomorrow to protest the poster boy of corporate greed.

Discussing Veterans' Issues with Tavis Smiley

Posted on Apr 16, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

With over 33,000 troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, we must commit more resources and services to vets.

Will the War in Afghanistan Help Me Get a Job?

Posted on Apr 15, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Understanding the cost of war in Afghanistan, and just in time for tax day.

My Final Day In Afghanistan

Posted on Mar 31, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Being in a dark room in Kabul while being able to post on Facebook and Twitter truly speaks to the connected universe.

Afghanistan Alert: Robert Greenwald Witnesses Security in Kabul

Posted on Mar 25, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

The face of the Afghanistan conflict brought home.

What Is "the Most Dangerous Country in the World Today?"

Posted on Mar 20, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Part two of "Rethink Afghanistan" focuses on the war's impact on Pakistan and all of us.

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