Topic: Catherine Austin Fitts

Effective activism begins at the local level by knowing one's sheriff and mayor, where individual leverage is highest. Beyond politics, individuals can engage in "spiritual warfare" through prayer and intention, and use their economic clout to buy locally and with integrity. This decentralized approach allows people to "green the desert" and impact the world from their specific context.

Host Greg Carlwood discusses the escalating tensions with Iran, framing it as the final step in a long-standing Pentagon plan to take out seven Middle Eastern countries. Citing Catherine Austin Fitts, Carlwood suggests the conflict is aimed at dismantling a BRICS nation to ensure no alternative exists to the global programmable digital currency system. He notes the lack of organic protests against this war, contrasting it with engineered social movements.

The X-Files revival seasons featured a "Spartan virus" plotline that some viewers viewed as a prediction of the COVID-19 pandemic. Characters in these episodes were reportedly modeled after figures like Alex Jones and Richard Dolan, incorporating themes from the 2015 Secret Space conference in San Mateo. Tom DeLonge and Catherine Austin Fitts are identified as figures present during the development of these later storylines.

Joe Atwell describes the American economy as a "faith-based system" similar to a religion, where the dollar has no intrinsic value beyond public belief. Referencing Catherine Austin Fitts, he discusses the "missing trillions" and the impossibility of auditing the Federal Reserve. He compares the current electronic movement of "dark money" to the visible hyperinflation of the Weimar Republic, noting that modern manipulation is harder for the public to perceive.

Farrell aligns with Catherine Austin Fitts in describing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as an "inhuman beast system" designed for total surveillance. He critiques state-level efforts, such as those in Texas, to create "bullion-backed" digital currencies, arguing they are useless without physical convertibility into specie or paper certificates. He views the current financial instability and state-level pushback as a "de facto crackup" of the United States into two mutually exclusive cultures.

Representative Thomas Massie is floated as a potential Secretary of Agriculture, with reports that he has invited organic farmer Joel Salatin to serve as an advisor. Salatin has reportedly accepted the offer to help address issues in the American food system and regenerative agriculture. While Catherine Austin Fitts supports Massie, Ryan Christian expresses concern that even good individuals can be used to provide "credence" to a corrupt state system.

The discussion highlights key thinkers for navigating current events, specifically Catherine Austin Fitts of the Solari Report and economist Martin Armstrong. Fitts is praised for her spiritual groundedness and focus on rebuilding, while Armstrong is cited as the primary source for non-astrological cycle forecasting. Other mentioned analysts include Austin Coppock, Cam White, and Whitney Webb.

Ashton Forbes outlines his goals for the investigation, which include securing a public hearing in Congress to discuss black budget projects and UAP technology. He has hand-delivered letters to his Congressman and filed FOIA requests to uncover the money trail associated with these secret programs. Forbes emphasizes that his objective is the global disclosure of the technology seen in the videos, which he believes could benefit humanity.

Securing high-profile guests like Catherine Austin Fitts or Jacques Vallee often relies on personal recommendations rather than cold outreach. Lex Fridman has noted that his biggest interviews frequently stem from fans who know the guests personally and vouch for the show. A previous appearance on The Chris Jericho Show, which resulted in a significant audience boost, was triggered by listeners flooding Jericho with recommendations. The goal is to leverage the listener base to reach "A-level" guests who might otherwise ignore standard booking requests.

Derek Brose previews "The Greater Reset 4: Co-Creation," scheduled for early 2023 to coincide with the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. The five-day event will feature speakers like Catherine Austin Fitts and Christian Westbrook (Ice Age Farmer), focusing on permaculture, health, and decentralized tech. The conference aims to balance well-known activists with practical experts who can teach attendees how to grow their own food.

The speakers examine the idea that "Mr. Global" is pivoting to a pandemic narrative because previous agendas like climate change and the refugee crisis are no longer effective. Gordon White suggests that while there is an upswing toward technocratic totalitarianism, such plans historically fail due to a "Tower of Babel" effect inherent in the universe. They emphasize the importance of deriving personal tactics rather than just identifying the architects of the plan.

The discussion focuses on practical steps for local engagement, citing Catherine Austin Fitts' advice on being active at the county level. White suggests using one's "economic cloud" to buy with integrity by spending money as close to home as possible. He also discusses the potential opportunity to unpick federal agencies, suggesting that if the abolition of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) becomes a wedge issue, it could lead to the dismantling of other tyrannical federal bureaucracies.

Catherine Austin Fitts describes the current era as a "once-in-a-civilization event" characterized by the equitization of the entire planet's assets. Global stock markets have grown from $9 trillion to nearly $30 trillion in thirty years, facilitated by digital infrastructure that allows investment in emerging markets via mobile devices. With over two billion smartphone users, the addressable consumer market is the largest in human history, offering unique opportunities for independent creators and podcasters.

A story involving Jimmy Carter's emotional reaction to a UFO briefing is used to illustrate the potentially grim nature of "disclosure." White suggests that the official shadow state policy on UFOs is likely based on ancient alien components and ambivalent, non-human entities. He references Catherine Austin Fitts to explain the extreme and destructive measures, such as drug trafficking, taken by agencies to fund these secret projects.