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 feed

Senator Sanders and Michael Moore Talk Capitalism

Posted on: Oct 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

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, Source: AlterNet

Welcome to the American health insurance industry.

Making a difference in an afternoon

Posted on: Sep 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

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, Source: AlterNet

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.

"Billions of dollars to the banks, yet we're the ones that are homeless."

Posted on: Mar 2, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Helping homeowners level the playing field.

Rethink Afghanistan While There's Still Time

Posted on: Feb 26, 2009, Source: Brave New Foundation

Announcing my newest full-length documentary in the tradition of <i>Uncovered</i> and <i>Iraq for Sale.</i>

Who's Keeping Burger King Workers Below the Poverty Line?

Posted on: Feb 17, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

Goldman Sachs has been having it their way with Burger King workers for too long.

What Will Cost $1 Trillion in 2009 and Has Never Been Conquered?

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

A call for Congressional oversight hearings for the war in Afghanistan.

George Bush's Nightmare Before Christmas

Posted on: Dec 16, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Bush just dumped a huge lump of coal on the American people this holiday.

End the Death Penalty Today on Meet the Bloggers

Posted on: Dec 12, 2008, Source: Meet the Bloggers

Isn't it time for the U.S. to abolish capital punishment?

What President-Elect Obama Must Do Once He Closes Gitmo

Posted on: Dec 9, 2008, Source: Brave New Foundation

Help end the unconstitutional military commissions.

How Obama Can Save the Middle Class Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

Posted on: Nov 14, 2008, Source: Meet the Bloggers

SEIU's Anna Burger on the importance of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Close Gitmo and End Unconstitutional Military Commissions Now

Posted on: Nov 13, 2008, Source: Brave New Foundation

How Obama can cut ties with the controversial Bush era of national security.

Do You Want Lieberman to Have Subpoena Power to Investigate President Obama?

Posted on: Nov 11, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Lieberman smeared Obama, and should not be allowed to caucus with the Democrats.

President Obama and the History of the First 100 Days Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

Posted on: Nov 7, 2008, Source: Meet the Bloggers

With special guest Jonathan Alter and blogger Marcy Wheeler.

A Very Scary Economy Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

Posted on: Oct 31, 2008, Source: Meet the Bloggers

Featuring economist Dean Baker and bloggers Isaiah Poole and Hale Stewart.

Race in the Presidential Race on Meet the Bloggers (Today, 1pm ET/10am PT)

Posted on: Oct 24, 2008, Source: Meet the Bloggers

Reject the hate in '08!

Call McCain and Call Off the Sleazy Robocalls

Posted on: Oct 22, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Join Brave New Films and Color of Change in ending the politics of hate.

What Would You Ask John McCain?

Posted on: Oct 21, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Enter the contest for a chance to win a free REAL McCain shirt.

Robert Greenwald Goes Toe-to-Toe with Stephen Colbert!

Posted on: Oct 17, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Discussing the REAL McCain on last night's Colbert Report.

Tell McCain to End the Politics of Hate

Posted on: Oct 14, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Hateful rhetoric turns McCain-Palin rallies into mob scenes.

Meet the Texas Senator Who Couldn't Care Less About Our Vets

Posted on: Oct 9, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Sen. John Cornyn doesn't support our troops or veterans.

John McCain's Rage Is a National Security Issue

Posted on: Oct 8, 2008, Source: Brave New PAC

Help everyone get to know the real Senator Hothead.

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Posted on: Oct 6, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

Help increase the number who know the facts, and reach those who don't.

John McCain: Economic Disaster

Posted on: Sep 30, 2008, Source: Brave New Films

McCain can't fix the economic crisis he helped cause.

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