Topic: Authority

Authority comes up in 36 chapters across 35 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to May 2026.

February 2012 May 2026

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Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 30:36 - 33:06

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Critique of State Religion and COVID Discourse

The conversation turns to the criticism Gordon White faced for his stance on COVID-19 and state authority. Christopher Knowles lambasts those who preface their condolences with disclaimers about White's "controversial" views, labeling such critics as "weaklings" whose true religion is the state and compliance with organizations like the WHO and CDC.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 36:14 - 39:57

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing

Bird Flu Emergency Declarations and mRNA Vaccine Authorization

A new state of emergency regarding bird flu (H5N1) is analyzed, with Ryan Christian warning of a "COVID 2.0" narrative. The government has reportedly amended a 2013 emergency declaration to allow for the Emergency Use Authorization of mRNA vaccines for influenza A. The hosts express concern that seasonal flu cases will be rebranded as a pandemic to drive mass vaccination and food supply restrictions.

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The popular Western concept of a panoramic life review is often replaced in indigenous cultures by a thematic evaluation or interrogation by a spiritual authority. Dr. Shushan describes an account where a man sees his life events encapsulated in a picture on a wall behind a deity sitting at a desk. While the specific imagery varies, the underlying theme of evaluating one's earthly conduct remains a consistent feature of the transition to the other world.

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Dr. Russell Blaylock | Excitotoxins, Food Industry Corruption, & Killing Us Softly
• 47:01 - 51:32

Dr. Russell Blaylock | Excitotoxins, Food Industry Corruption, & Killing Us Softly

Cognitive Dissonance, Authority Bias and Mark Twain

The hosts discuss the difficulty of convincing friends and family about dietary and vaccine risks due to a deep-seated trust in authority. Dr. Blaylock explains that people often suffer from cognitive dissonance because they do not want to admit they have been fooled. He invokes Mark Twain’s observation that it is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been deceived.

L.A. Marzulli | The Great UFO Deception, Nephilim Architecture, & The Secret Language of the Dragon
• 17:30 - 20:34

L.A. Marzulli | The Great UFO Deception, Nephilim Architecture, & The Secret Language of the Dragon

Spiritual Authority, Operating Room High Strangeness and Prayer

During the surgical procedure to remove Emile's implant, medical staff reportedly struggled for over an hour to locate the object despite previous scans. Marzulli describes using spiritual authority through prayer to "uncloak" the device, which appeared on the monitor shortly thereafter. This event reportedly convinced Dr. Roger Leir of a supernatural component to the abduction phenomenon.

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Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past
• 1:07:43 - 1:13:18

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past

Philosophy of Knowledge and Living Fearlessly

The guest shares his personal philosophy, emphasizing that knowledge should be empowering rather than depressing. He discusses the importance of remaining open-minded and avoiding "truth traps" or rigid boxes of belief. Analog credits 19th-century authors with teaching him about the power of the mind and encourages listeners to live a life of abundance and love despite the dark nature of some historical discoveries.

Gordon White | The Top 10 Paranormal Books Of All Time
• 54:49 - 59:07

Gordon White | The Top 10 Paranormal Books Of All Time

Jeffrey Kripal and Whitley Strieber, The Supernatural

Gordon White awards his "gold medal" to "The Supernatural" by Dr. Jeffrey Kripal and Whitley Strieber. He argues that Kripal provides the most palatable academic exploration of the paranormal, while Strieber provides the essential first-hand experience. White also recommends Kripal's "Authors of the Impossible" for its historical overview of the field, including figures like Jacques Vallée.

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Chance Gardner & Brad Klausen | Magical Egypt: Consciousness, Contact, Kundalini, & The Secret Door In Your Head
• 18:13 - 19:40

Chance Gardner & Brad Klausen | Magical Egypt: Consciousness, Contact, Kundalini, & The Secret Door In Your Head

Institutional Gatekeeping and the Dilution of Spiritual Experience

Greg Carlwood posits that modern religious institutions act as gatekeepers that have replaced genuine spiritual experiences with symbolic rituals like the Eucharist. He suggests that Christianity may have originated from fertility cults using entheogens, which were later suppressed by authorities to maintain control. This institutional shift ensures that the public remains in a baseline state of consciousness, ignorant of more profound internal capabilities.

Vera Sharav | Medical Tyranny, Child Abuse, & The Alliance For Human Research Protection
• 9:15 - 11:50

Vera Sharav | Medical Tyranny, Child Abuse, & The Alliance For Human Research Protection

Childhood Vaccination Schedules, Emergency Use Authorization, Myocarditis

The discussion explores the strategy of adding new injections to the childhood vaccination schedule to secure permanent liability immunity for manufacturers. Sharov notes that COVID-19 injections currently operate under Emergency Use Authorization rather than full FDA licensing. Concerns are raised regarding the rise of heart attacks and myocarditis in children, which are characterized as unnatural consequences of a profit-driven medical model.

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Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher
• 25:36 - 30:59

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher

Mathematical Structure and Center Verse of the King James Bible

Marty Leeds explains his method of reverse-engineering the Bible to find mathematical perfection rather than relying on historical accounts of church councils. He identifies Psalms 118:8 as the exact center verse of the Bible, with 594 verses appearing both before and after it. This precision is presented as evidence that the King James Version was intentionally encoded with a divine mathematical structure.

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Mitch The Orgone Donor | Orgone Energy Devices, Towerbusting, & The Geoengineering Agenda
• 15:55 - 18:43

Mitch The Orgone Donor | Orgone Energy Devices, Towerbusting, & The Geoengineering Agenda

Meteorologist Scripts and Alchemical Weather Witchcraft

The guest argues that local meteorologists are actors reading scripts who struggle to maintain their narratives when Orgone devices disrupt the local weather grid. He characterizes modern weather reporting as a form of "alchemical witchcraft" that relies on a manipulated electrical environment. By de-ionizing the atmosphere, Orgone energy reportedly restores natural cycles, leading to record rainfall and the elimination of artificial humidity.

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Dr. Tom Zinser | Sub-Personalities, Entity Attachment, & Gerod
• 29:52 - 34:46

Dr. Tom Zinser | Sub-Personalities, Entity Attachment, & Gerod

Identifying Subpersonalities, Emotional Triggers

Individuals can identify their own subpersonalities by observing disproportionate emotional reactions to present-day triggers, such as conflicts with authority figures. However, Dr. Zinzer warns that the protective part of the self often blocks access to these memories to prevent re-traumatization. This internal resistance makes self-healing difficult, as the protective mechanisms view outside intervention as a threat to the system's stability.

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Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset
• 41:36 - 47:41

Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset

PCR Test Accuracy and the HIV/AIDS Research Parallel

The discussion turns to the limitations of the PCR test, citing its creator Kerry Mullis and his skepticism regarding its use in diagnosing infectious diseases. Brose recounts questioning the Houston Health Authority about high cycle thresholds leading to false positives and "case-demics." He also clarifies his stance on 5G, stating that while EMF is harmful over time, he does not believe it is the immediate cause of COVID-19 symptoms.

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David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments
• 22:11 - 25:29

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments

Flu Mortality Statistics, Death Reclassification in Italy

Crowe compares the reported coronavirus deaths in Italy to standard flu season mortality, which can reach 17,000 deaths in a peak week for the elderly. He posits that the current crisis is a result of reclassifying normal seasonal deaths as coronavirus cases. He expresses concern that the public's "idolatry" of doctors prevents them from questioning the success of these drastic social and medical interventions.

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Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem
• 17:05 - 19:32

Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem

Emergency Manager Authority, Karegnondi Water Authority, Water Source Switch

A state-appointed emergency manager took total control of Flint's government, stripping power from the mayor and City Council to make unilateral financial decisions. Under this oversight, the city decided to join the Karegnondi Water Authority (KWA) to save money, despite the new system not being built yet. As a temporary measure, the emergency manager authorized the use of the Flint River as the city's primary water source starting in April 2014.

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Kris Millegan | TrineDay, CIA Drug Trafficking, & The Secret Society Leviathan
• 1:03:25 - 1:07:55

Kris Millegan | TrineDay, CIA Drug Trafficking, & The Secret Society Leviathan

Greg Carlwood on Integrity and the Independent Media Pipeline

In the post-interview wrap-up, Greg Carlwood reflects on the importance of Chris Milligan's work and the challenges of making a living in the conspiracy realm. He defends the integrity of independent creators who monetize their work, arguing that financial success does not inherently compromise truth-seeking. Carlwood urges listeners to support Trine Day to help maintain the "pipeline" for high-quality alternative authors.

Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law
• 3:26 - 8:14

Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law

Mind Control and the Illusion of Moral Authority

Mark Passio argues that the world is governed through covert mind control rather than overt physical force. He describes a "Stockholm Syndrome" where the general population believes they have a moral obligation to obey a ruling class. Passio asserts that the belief in the legitimacy of government is a false religious construct that prevents individuals from recognizing their own inherent sovereignty.

Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law
• 28:48 - 33:36

Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law

The Cult of Authority and Etymology of Jurisdiction

Passio defines the belief in government as a dangerous cult and breaks down the etymology of the word "jurisdiction." Derived from the Latin "jus" (law) and "dictare" (to speak), he argues it literally means "to say what the law is" rather than to know what is moral. He asserts that members of the "cult of authority" believe a ruling class has the right to rule through arbitrary dictates regardless of natural law.

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Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic
• 53:37 - 57:58

Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic

Crowley as Antichrist Archetype, Rejection of Submission

The host reflects on the demonization of Aleister Crowley, comparing his "Antichrist" persona to the archetype of Jesus. He suggests that while Jesus represented a message of submission, Crowley championed personal responsibility and the "True Will," leading to his symbolic crucifixion in the realm of public relations. The segment explores how state and religious authorities use fear to prevent the masses from exploring paths to personal power.

Brad Steiger | Multidimensional Beings, Subterranean Realms, & Age Old Mysteries
• 0:05 - 2:04

Brad Steiger | Multidimensional Beings, Subterranean Realms, & Age Old Mysteries

Introduction to Brad Steiger and Paranormal Research

Host Greg Carlwood introduces legendary paranormal researcher Brad Steiger, author of over 170 books on the unexplained. Steiger has written thousands of articles and hosted a long-running newspaper column titled The Strange World of Brad Steiger. The discussion frames the paranormal as a reality hidden by societal structures and government compartmentalization.

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