Topic: Crime

Crime comes up in 48 chapters across 45 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2012 to June 2026.

October 2012 June 2026

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Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits
• 1:17:29 - 1:20:03

Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits

Danny Jones Show Appearance and Legal Risks

Greg Carlwood mentions his recent appearance on the Danny Jones Show, facilitated by Sam Tripoli. He addresses his hesitation to discuss certain sensitive topics, such as the "Tracy" case, citing the legal risks and lawsuits faced by other podcasters like Clyde Lewis. He encourages his audience to support the appearance to help bypass YouTube's "tombstone algorithm."

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 9:16 - 13:26

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Organized Crime Theory, The Illogic of Social Contracts

Organized crime theory suggests that government was never intended to protect life or liberty but exists to facilitate theft by a ruling class. The concept of a social contract is challenged on the basis that individuals cannot be bound by a Constitution they did not personally sign. It is argued that a group cannot collectively exercise a right, such as taxation, that no individual member possesses naturally.

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Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
• 1:03:49 - 1:07:50

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment

Washington DC Freedom City and Big Balls Psychodrama

The hosts examine a recent incident in Washington D.C. involving a government worker nicknamed "Big Balls" as a potential staged psychodrama. They suggest the event was used to justify the federalization of the local police force and the implementation of a "Freedom City" test site. The segment critiques the hypocrisy of government spending cuts and the use of manufactured crime narratives to usher in authoritarian control.

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Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold
• 17:24 - 20:19

Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold

Humanizing Victims and the Creation of an Egregore

Ryan Gruelich discusses the importance of humanizing Hallie Illingworth to avoid the common true crime trap of deifying killers. He suggests that the community's collective storytelling has transformed Hallie into an egregore, a group thought-form that grants her a new kind of power in death. This process is compared to the experience of a theme park attraction where the phenomenon responds to human engagement.

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Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 35:58 - 39:50

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

Objective Journalism and Investigating the Prison System

A commitment to objective journalism often requires investigating subjects that the mainstream media dismisses, such as human rights conditions within the prison system. Reporting on the treatment of inmates provides a reflection of how government power is exercised over individuals. This philosophy of suspending prior beliefs to find the truth led to deep-cover investigations into organized crime in Chicago and internal looks at the leadership of various controversial organizations.

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood
• 12:45 - 16:19

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood

Secret Societies, Occultism, and Celebrity Induction

Jason Horsley explores how celebrities like Angelina Jolie may be inducted into modern replicas of ancient secret societies through their success and family lineages. He suggests that while some occult behavior in Hollywood might be "kids playing" or imitation, the entire industry is structurally linked to organized crime channels. The conversation frames celebrity culture as a spectrum of corruption where both creators and end-users become complicit in a broader conspiratorial framework.

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 5:41 - 8:45

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Matthew Leshak, Fiat Food and Economic Interconnectedness

Matthew Leshak, a former crime reporter for the New York Daily News and author of "Fiat Food," joins the program to discuss the 1971 economic shift. Leshak argues that the decoupling of the dollar from gold serves as the connective tissue between modern health crises, military expansion, and societal decay. His research suggests that mainstream media avoids the specific link between monetary policy and the quality of the American food supply.

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David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion
• 38:47 - 40:47

David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion

Rationalism, Rule of Law and Economic Hopelessness

Barnheiser argues that woke and critical race theorists aim to dismantle "white oppressors' tools" such as rationalism, the rule of law, and private property. Carlwood connects this to the rise in mass retail theft and "soft on crime" prosecutors who provide incentives for lawlessness. They discuss the "economic hopelessness" felt by young people who feel the traditional path to success is no longer viable.

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Brook Hines |  The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left
• 1:00:21 - 1:04:46

Brook Hines | The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left

Whistleblowing on the Left, Core Principles of Justice

Brooke Hines positions herself as a whistleblower regarding the financial and ethical corruption within left-wing political organizations. She argues that the "left committed suicide" by abandoning core principles in favor of toxic identity politics and crooked vote-buying schemes. She encourages those who feel liberal at heart to return to foundational goals like infrastructure investment, fair treatment, and genuine justice rather than following manufactured trends.

Brook Hines |  The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left
• 1:08:15 - 1:10:53

Brook Hines | The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left

Post-Interview Reflections, mRNA Injury and Political Strategy

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting the contrast between Brooke Hines's fierce writing style and her more measured conversational tone regarding her vaccine injury. He reiterates the significance of her "whistleblower" status concerning the 2017 progressive strategy meetings and the "coerced consensus" of social media. Carlwood expresses support for her rebranding away from the "progressive" label given her alignment with independent and conservative critiques.

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Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade
• 38:11 - 42:53

Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade

Church of Satan Arson, Dangers of Conspiracy Theorizing

A 2021 arson attack on a Church of Satan residence in Poughkeepsie, New York, serves as a warning about the potential violent outcomes of conspiracy theorizing. Such thinking often involves a search for a "hidden foe," casting the theorist as a hero and others as villains. While questioning mainstream narratives is valuable, the habit of identifying secret groups as enemies can lead to real-world harm against marginalized individuals.

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Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030
• 1:36 - 5:15

Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030

Whitney Webb, One Nation Under Blackmail Book Release

Journalist Whitney Webb returns to the program to discuss her two-volume book set, One Nation Under Blackmail, published by Trine Day. The work documents a century of history involving organized crime, intelligence networks, and sexual blackmail in the United States. Webb explains that the books aim to prove that organized crime and government intelligence have become indistinguishably interwoven.

Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030
• 16:36 - 18:36

Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030

Jeffrey Epstein Financial Crimes and Foundation Ties

The mainstream media focus on Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes often obscures his extensive history of financial crimes dating back to the 1980s. Epstein played significant roles in the formation or management of the Clinton Foundation and the Gates Foundation, with relationships starting much earlier than officially reported. His financial influence extended to the 2008 collapse of Bear Stearns, Elon Musk's companies, and Saudi Arabian leadership.

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Etienne de la Boetie2  | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan
• 39:34 - 43:34

Etienne de la Boetie2 | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan

Alex Jones and Organized Crime Theory in Alternative Media

Greg Carlwood asks about the overlap between Liberty movements and figures like Alex Jones who use the American flag. Etienne de la Boetie Squared expresses skepticism of alternative media figures who utilize statist symbolism, suggesting they may act as gatekeepers. He introduces "Organized Crime Theory" as a lens to explain government spending, missing Pentagon trillions, and staged wars designed to benefit defense contractors.

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Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 47:00 - 50:17

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

Tuberculosis, P.H. Bryce and School Conditions

A 1907 report by Dr. P.H. Bryce revealed that tuberculosis death rates in residential schools were nearly seven times higher than in the general population due to poor construction and lack of care. Bryce's findings challenged the "racial susceptibility" theories of the time, placing the blame on government standards. After the government suppressed his report, Bryce published his findings independently in the book "The Story of a National Crime."

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Joint Session Show | August 2020
• 22:27 - 28:07

Joint Session Show | August 2020

Criminal Justice System, Racial Disparities, Angela Davis Interview Feedback

The host addresses listener backlash regarding recent episodes featuring Angela Davis and discussions on policing black bodies. While acknowledging that the George Floyd event had suspicious elements, the discussion pivots to systemic issues in the criminal justice system, such as the war on drugs and sentencing disparities. The host argues that crime statistics are skewed by racial profiling and poverty, defending the decision to cover these topics as a way to acknowledge genuine conspiracies within the legal system.

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System
• 48:08 - 50:38

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System

Intra-racial Crime and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Addressing the conservative critique regarding "black on black crime," Professor Davis notes that most crime in a segregated society is intra-racial. She argues that the need for violence prevention and gun control in all communities does not diminish the specific importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. The focus remains on state-sanctioned violence and the lack of accountability for police officers.

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Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims
• 38:03 - 40:36

Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims

Military Interests and the Role of Organized Crime Thugs

The conversation posits that the military-industrial complex is a primary beneficiary of blackmailed politicians who vote against their constituency's interests when "markers" are called in. Bryant also discusses the use of organized crime figures and thugs to protect blackmail artists from retaliation.

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Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 1:03:25 - 1:05:46

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

Self-Censorship and the Path to a Chinese-Style Social Credit System

The hosts discuss the potential for "wokeness" and the "circular firing squad" of purity tests to lead toward a Chinese-style social credit system. Greg Carlwood suggests that self-censorship and the policing of thought crimes are the stepping stones to a society dominated by digital surveillance. They express concern that these internal divisions are destroying the American sense of unity and paving the way for authoritarian control.

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Darren Schaefer | DB Cooper, The Cooper Vortex, & The CIA
• 57:46 - 1:00:20

Darren Schaefer | DB Cooper, The Cooper Vortex, & The CIA

The Cooper Vortex Project Conclusion

Darren Shaffer discusses the future of the Cooper Vortex podcast, noting that despite initial plans to finish the project, the depth of the mystery requires continued coverage. Shaffer clarifies that he is not a general true crime fan but is specifically captivated by the Cooper case. The segment concludes with Shaffer inviting listeners to the upcoming convention in Portland.

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