Topic: 2016

2016 comes up in 23 chapters across 19 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2012 to May 2026.

October 2012 May 2026

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Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 54:14 - 56:57

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Tough Love and the Purpose of Bad Craziness

Christopher Knowles recalls a difficult year in 2016 marked by "paranormal bad things" and personal loss. He describes White's "tough love" approach, where instead of offering a shoulder to cry on, White challenged him to find the lesson in the "bad craziness." This perspective forced Knowles to deal with his situation as an adult.

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Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 1:14:30 - 1:17:36

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Personal Horror Stories and Chris Cornell Theories

Christopher Knowles recalls a "horror story" interview he did with White in 2016 that he ultimately asked White not to publish. He also addresses a listener's comparison of White's death to Chris Cornell's, though Knowles believes Cornell's death may have been an accidental result of autoerotic asphyxiation rather than a spiritual transition like White's.

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Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem
• 50:45 - 55:36

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem

Political Polarization, Online Memes, National Divorce

Raw Egg Nationalist argues against the "national divorce" of the United States, claiming it would only benefit foreign adversaries like China. He defends the use of aggressive trolling and memes as a necessary political tool, citing the 2016 election and the conviction of Douglas Mackey (Ricky Vaughan). He suggests that while polarization is high, the right must fight for the entire nation rather than just red states.

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John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic
• 1:50 - 4:18

John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic

John Michael Greer, The King in Orange and Political Magic

John Michael Greer joins the program to discuss his book, The King in Orange, which examines the magical and occult roots of political power. The conversation focuses on the 2016 election, meme magic, and the use of symbols and slogans as tools for psychological and magical manipulation in modern politics.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic
• 42:48 - 47:16

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic

Analysis of President Trump's Response to the Crisis

Joseph P. Farrell expresses disappointment in President Trump's handling of the pandemic, suggesting the president appeared "defanged" by advisors like Fauci and Birx. He speculates that the lockdowns were specifically designed to neutralize Trump's campaign rallies. Farrell warns that the 2020 election will likely result in extreme reactions from whichever side loses, further deepening the national divide.

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 18:52 - 20:27

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus

Paranormal Experiences as Harbingers of Death and Tragedy

Chris Knowles warns against chasing paranormal experiences, characterizing them as harbingers or a "Greek chorus" on death. He reflects on a period between 2015 and 2017 when his family experienced multiple tragedies, including overdoses and a fatal skiing accident, coinciding with intense paranormal activity. He advises maintaining a safe distance from these phenomena to avoid negative consequences in one's personal life.

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Steven Snider aka Recluse | The Epstein Conspiracy, NXIVM, & The Blackmail Blueprint
• 29:28 - 31:34

Steven Snider aka Recluse | The Epstein Conspiracy, NXIVM, & The Blackmail Blueprint

Deep State Civil War and Trump's Insider Knowledge

Donald Trump is described as an "insider's insider" who utilizes blackmail files amassed by Roy Cohn as a "sword of Damocles" over his opponents. During the 2016 election, Trump made pointed insinuations about Ted Cruz's father and the JFK assassination, suggesting he possesses significant compromising data. This knowledge is cited as the reason for the intense opposition to his presidency from established power networks.

Jordan Sather | Q Anon, Celebrity Suicides, Space Force, & The Deep State War
• 4:24 - 8:32

Jordan Sather | Q Anon, Celebrity Suicides, Space Force, & The Deep State War

White Hat Alliance, Shadow Civil War and 2016 Election

Jordan Sather describes a "white hat" alliance of military and intelligence insiders working to dismantle the deep state in a shadow civil war. The 2016 election of Donald Trump is framed as a counter-operation against rigged systems, facilitated by these internal groups following the WikiLeaks release of John Podesta's emails. This narrative suggests Trump was recruited by white hats to prevent Hillary Clinton from taking office and to initiate a changing of the guard.

Jason Louv | John Dee, Enochian Magick, & The Empire Of Angels
• 20:43 - 25:40

Jason Louv | John Dee, Enochian Magick, & The Empire Of Angels

Modern Political Magic, Alexander Dugin and Chaos Warfare

Modern political movements continue to utilize magical frameworks, as seen in the 2016 U.S. election involving "Kek" symbolism and leftist witchcraft hexes. Alexander Dugin, often called Putin's Rasputin, serves as a contemporary occult advisor who architected the annexation of Crimea. Russian strategy focuses on amplifying dissident movements to destabilize political narratives through chaos.

Walter Bosley | Trump, Tesla, Secret Spaceships, & NYMZA
• 29:27 - 33:13

Walter Bosley | Trump, Tesla, Secret Spaceships, & NYMZA

Political Dynasties, Nimza Cutouts and the 2016 Election

The rapid collapse of the Bush and Clinton political machines during the 2016 election is framed as a conflict between rival "mafias" or shadow groups. The established dynasties are characterized as "Nimza cutouts" representing globalist and neocon interests. Donald Trump's victory is theorized to have been backed by the 1903 breakaway faction, which finally reached a level of power sufficient to challenge the long-standing Nimza influence.

Austin Coppock | Astrology, Trump, & The 2017 Assessment
• 17:14 - 20:01

Austin Coppock | Astrology, Trump, & The 2017 Assessment

Donald Trump Election, Globalism and Alchemical Decomposition

The 2016 presidential election results surprised many astrologers who had predicted a Hillary Clinton victory as a continuation of the globalist cycle. Donald Trump's win is characterized as a "dry way" alchemical decomposition—a rapid, aggressive breakdown of the existing order rather than a slow rot. This shift indicates a receding wave of globalization and a more volatile transition toward the end of the decade.

Austin Coppock | Astrology, Trump, & The 2017 Assessment
• 20:01 - 21:37

Austin Coppock | Astrology, Trump, & The 2017 Assessment

2016 Military Actions, Mars Retrograde in Middle East

Astrological analysis of 2016 accurately predicted significant military contention linked to the Mars retrograde cycle, despite mainstream media focus on the U.S. election. Major land wars and operations, such as the retaking of Fallujah, occurred during this period. These events reflected the "contentiousness" signaled by the Mars-Saturn configurations present throughout the year.

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Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs
• 1:03:02 - 1:05:47

Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs

2016 Review and the Age of the Hex

Crow reflects on 2016 as the "year of the hoax" and the "age of the hex," emphasizing the importance of etymology and the vibratory power of language. He argues that the ruling class uses "spells" to drive the population into a lower, animalistic state of mind. He encourages listeners to abandon belief in favor of knowing, asserting that a "certain mind" is unable to grow or adapt to the truth.

Peter Levenda | Lovecraft, The Yazidi, & Middle Eastern Magic
• 1:07:38 - 1:12:40

Peter Levenda | Lovecraft, The Yazidi, & Middle Eastern Magic

Reflections on Middle Eastern Conflict and Personal Empowerment

The host reflects on the idea that the Middle Eastern conflict is fueled by a quest for esoteric knowledge and the tragic loss of ancient traditions. As the year 2016 concludes, the host shares personal milestones, including getting engaged and growing the independent show. The segment ends with a call for listeners to take personal responsibility for their lives and choices rather than viewing themselves as victims of external events.

Chris Knowles | The Trump Coup & Lucifer’s Tech
• 4:37 - 9:34

Chris Knowles | The Trump Coup & Lucifer’s Tech

Political Metastasis and the 2016 Election Hacking Narrative

Chris Knowles compares the 2016 political climate to the early 1990s, noting how themes like hacker culture and identity politics have metastasized. He expresses skepticism regarding the official narrative of Russian interference in the U.S. election, suggesting the leaks are part of a deeper internal power struggle. The conversation touches on the "psychotic state of mind" of the Silicon Valley elite and their attempts to manipulate reality through technology.

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 26:16 - 28:21

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

Global Centralization, 2016 Election Referendum and Quantum Physics

The 2016 presidential election is framed as a referendum on global centralization and the breakdown of the materialist paradigm. Farrell notes that even mainstream outlets like The Economist have criticized the lack of new ideas in the American political class, exemplified by the Bush and Clinton dynasties. He suggests that while the elite cling to materialism, modern science and quantum physics are moving toward the primacy of consciousness.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 1:21:02 - 1:24:20

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

2016 Election as a Deep State Factional Battle

Farrell views the 2016 presidential election as a battle between two factions of the American Deep State: the globalists represented by Hillary Clinton and a nationalistic faction represented by Donald Trump. He characterizes Trump as the "mafia candidate," representing economic interests and patriotic segments of the intelligence community that are dissatisfied with the "neocon" track record of disaster.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 1:34:20 - 1:37:52

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

Election Night Commentary, Podesta Emails and Plus Show Preview

Recording on election night 2016, the host comments on the media's aggressive stance against Donald Trump and the ignored Podesta emails. He previews the Plus member segment, which covers the secret agenda behind CERN, the Nazi Bell, and the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines. He also mentions the corporation SAIC and its sketchy connections to 9-11 as discussed in the extended episode.

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year
• 52:17 - 54:41

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year

Bilderberg 2016 Dresden and Potential Vote Rigging

The 2016 Bilderberg meeting in Dresden, Germany, focused heavily on European stability and the Brexit vote. Unlike the 2014 Scottish referendum, which faced heavy allegations of vote rigging, the Brexit result was allowed to stand. This suggests that the elites may be using the resulting economic chaos in Europe as a "problem-reaction-solution" tactic to usher in a more centralized global system.

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Sevan Bomar | The Imagination Hijack, Manifesting Reality, & Exploring Consciousness
• 28:52 - 32:06

Sevan Bomar | The Imagination Hijack, Manifesting Reality, & Exploring Consciousness

Personal Frequency, Technology as Organic Plagiarism and 2016 Outlook

Sevan Bomar provides a technique for hearing one's personal frequency by using earplugs and raising the tone through imagination. He argues that all technology is a replica of organic life, such as cameras mimicking eyes and cars mimicking the body's motor systems. Looking toward 2016, he predicts a "grand unfoldment" of energy that will be exponential and quantum in nature.