Topic: Acting

Acting comes up in 122 chapters across 100 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to August 2026.

February 2012 August 2026

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Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics
• 56:18 - 59:27

Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics

Lunacy Act of 1774 and the Repopulation Agenda

The Lunacy Act of 1774 is described as a tool for state-sponsored kidnapping, where women were committed to asylums for minor infractions to allow the state to seize their children. Reasons for confinement included grieving too long or speaking about "the old world" or Tartaria. This system is framed as a method for "repopulating" society with a generation of children who have no memory of previous civilizations or suppressed history.

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 12:44 - 18:24

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Programmable Digital Currencies and the Genius Act

Ian Davis breaks down the legislative framework for stablecoins, specifically the Genius Act and the upcoming Clarity Act. He explains how programmable digital currencies differ from traditional money by allowing third parties to set conditions on transactions via smart contracts. This system enables real-time monitoring and the ability to block purchases based on user identity or behavior.

Joel Salatin | Food Supply Problems, The MAHA Review, & Better Stewardship
• 21:53 - 25:17

Joel Salatin | Food Supply Problems, The MAHA Review, & Better Stewardship

Thomas Massie, The Prime Act and Farm Bill Legislation

Congressman Thomas Massie's Prime Act is highlighted as a critical piece of legislation within the Farm Bill that would allow for the sale of custom-processed meat without federal inspection. The bill faces complications due to riders involving California's Proposition 12 and chemical company indemnification. The legislative process is criticized for bundling unrelated provisions, forcing representatives to vote for "terrible things" to secure small wins.

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Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey
• 24:44 - 28:31

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey

British Spy Fiction, Official Secrets Act and Propaganda

Dyer explores the tradition of British intelligence officers using fiction to bypass the Official Secrets Act, allowing them to write about real events under the guise of entertainment. He cites Ian Fleming and Joseph Conrad as examples of authors who integrated real-world spycraft and false flag operations into their novels. This practice served both as a source of income for operatives and as a tool for Cold War propaganda.

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Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health
• 41:03 - 45:55

Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health

Firefighter Cell Tower Study, Brain Anomalies and SB 649

A 2004 study of California firefighters revealed brain anomalies, cognitive impairment, and sleep disturbances following the installation of cell towers on fire stations. Despite these health findings, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 prevents local governments from considering health effects when siting towers. Firefighters in California successfully fought for exemptions from certain 5G deployment bills due to these documented risks.

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Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health
• 1:04:52 - 1:08:01

Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health

George Kittle, Dead Trees and 49ers Practice Facility Observations

In a viral interview, 49ers player George Kittle discusses the EMF conspiracy theory and mentions that trees near the substation at the practice facility were perpetually dead and leafless. Kittle notes that the NFL recently cut the trees down, removing the visual evidence of the environmental impact. He expresses a desire for the league to conduct legitimate research into whether the substation is harming players.

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John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 6:51 - 10:37

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Impact Investing and the Every Student Succeeds Act

The discussion details how the "impact investment economy" and the AI economy function as two sides of the same coin within the education sector. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, "pay for success" provisions allow private companies to fund education outcomes and receive government repayment or profit if targets are met. This system relies on AI to provide the scalable, real-time data necessary to track student progress and monetize outcomes through securities.

Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech
• 22:23 - 27:29

Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech

Clarity Act, Privacy Coin Regulation and Monero

The Clarity Act and its amendments are characterized as a "Patriot Act for crypto" designed to target privacy-enhancing technologies. The legislation requires any entity facilitating private transactions to register with the SEC, effectively criminalizing decentralized exchanges and peer-to-peer markets. Anwar recommends Monero as the most resilient privacy coin due to its history of resisting IRS tracing attempts.

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Chris Knowles | XF-ULTRA, Conspiracy Culture, & Anne Heche
• 51:45 - 54:54

Chris Knowles | XF-ULTRA, Conspiracy Culture, & Anne Heche

Genetic Tagging, NSA Surveillance and Edward Snowden

The X-Files featured storylines about using vaccinations to collect genetic information and tag the population long before modern debates on CRISPR-Cas9. The 2002 episode "Trust No One" depicted broad-spectrum NSA surveillance years before the Edward Snowden leaks. These episodes are highlighted for their confrontational stance against the Patriot Act era.

Richard Grove | Grand Theft World: Schooling, Diamonds, & Blackmail
• 1:03:35 - 1:07:25

Richard Grove | Grand Theft World: Schooling, Diamonds, & Blackmail

National Security Act of 1947, MI6, and the Titanic

Richard Grove reviews the pivotal events of 1947, including the Roswell incident and the passage of the National Security Act, which established the CIA. He discusses the influence of the British Empire on American intelligence operations and provides a historical aside regarding William T. Stead, a co-conspirator of Cecil Rhodes who died on the Titanic. The segment explores the "Eastern Establishment" families and their role in steering American policy.

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
• 35:05 - 42:37

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings

Civil Rights Movement Parallel and the Prize of Disclosure

Bassett draws a parallel between the disclosure movement and the 85-year struggle of the Civil Rights Movement, noting that both require persistent pressure against a resistant state. He argues that every president since Harry Truman has likely known the basic truth of the ET presence, starting with the 1947 Roswell crash. Bassett highlights the unique challenge of this movement: unlike other social causes, the government denies that the subject of the activism even exists.

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
• 57:15 - 1:03:45

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings

David Grusch and Safeguards Against Limited Hangouts

Bassett discusses the importance of David Grusch as a "true whistleblower" who provided testimony under oath to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. He addresses concerns about "limited hangouts" or deceptive government narratives, arguing that the vast amount of citizen-collected data acts as a safeguard. Bassett praises Grusch for taking personal risks and triggering a formal process that involves high-level legal representation and congressional oversight.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 41:36 - 49:23

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Stablecoin Regulation, Genius Act, and Private CBDC Wrappers

The discussion focuses on the "Genius Act" and the rise of stablecoins as a "private" alternative to central bank digital currencies. Goodwin argues that CBDCs are a red herring, and the real plan involves using private entities like Tether and Circle to dollarize the internet. He details how former regulators like Brian Brooks paved the way for banks to hold stablecoins, effectively tethering the U.S. dollar system to the crypto market.

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Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 58:14 - 1:04:04

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Private Currency Creation, XUSD, and Social Network Banks

Goodwin predicts a future where social networks and fintech companies like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Uber become private money creators. Under the Genius Act, these platforms could issue their own stablecoins, such as "XUSD," turning social data protocols into economic protocols. This shift represents a "stablecoin war" where tech giants compete with traditional banking cartels like JP Morgan for control over capital creation.

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Richard Dolan | Disclosure News Updates, USO Cases, & Enochian Symbols
• 4:26 - 9:52

Richard Dolan | Disclosure News Updates, USO Cases, & Enochian Symbols

David Grusch Testimony, UAP Disclosure Act, and Media Response

The discussion reviews the impact of David Grusch's 2023 congressional testimony regarding alien technology and biological remains. Despite the high-level nature of the claims, major media outlets largely ignored the story or published hit pieces. The conversation covers the legislative trajectory of the UAP Disclosure Act promoted by Chuck Schumer and the emergence of new whistleblower reports concerning programs like "Immaculate Constellation."

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John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model
• 39:02 - 42:57

John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model

Iranian Cultural Shifts, Potential War Emergency Act

Perkins reflects on the dramatic cultural shift in Iran from the liberal Pahlavi era to the conservative rule of the Mullahs. He speculates on the domestic political implications of a potential war with Iran, suggesting that a conflict involving China could lead to the invocation of a War Emergency Act. Such a scenario, he posits, might be used as a justification for a president to seek a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.

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Monica Perez | L.A. Fire Aftermath, Jim Keith, Whistleblowers, & Trumpnocracy
• 50:19 - 54:37

Monica Perez | L.A. Fire Aftermath, Jim Keith, Whistleblowers, & Trumpnocracy

Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Controlled Whistleblowers

The stories of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange are scrutinized as potential psychological operations that introduced the public to surveillance concepts without providing truly new information. Snowden’s narrative is criticized for its inconsistencies, such as his lengthy stay in the Moscow airport's international zone. These figures may serve as "honeypots" to identify and neutralize genuine whistleblowers who might otherwise leak more damaging secrets.

Gray breaks down the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, linking it to the National Defense Education Act and Project Talent. Founded by aviation psychologist John C. Flanagan, the program allegedly scouts children for individualized curriculum and potential inclusion in sleeper agent projects. The guest claims that standardized testing is used to identify children with a "dissociative base" suitable for further conditioning.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 41:24 - 45:27

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

SAVE Act, Real ID and Technocratic Surveillance

The SAVE Act is characterized as a "Trojan horse" for mandatory Digital IDs and Real ID compliance. The speakers discuss the convergence of mobile driver's licenses and ID2020 initiatives under both the Biden and Trump administrations. This technocratic overlap is presented as a bipartisan effort to establish a social credit-style surveillance system under the guise of election integrity and border security.

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Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 26:17 - 30:12

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

Freedom Magazine and CIA Interest in Scientology

The Church of Scientology’s Freedom Magazine was historically influential in developing the Freedom of Information Act and conducting investigative work. The American intelligence community maintained a long-standing interest in the church due to its opposition to the military-industrial complex and defense spending. While a direct link for Lawrence Wright's motivation is difficult to prove, the negative coverage of the church fits a broader pattern of excluding voices that challenge establishment defense narratives.