Topic: Fdr

Russian mystic Nicholas Roerich acted as a spiritual guru to FDR’s Vice President, Henry Wallace, influencing the placement of the Great Seal on the dollar bill in 1935. Roerich claimed to possess a fragment of the Chintamani Stone, a legendary talisman from Shambhala also known as the Stone of Destiny. Wallace’s correspondence with Roerich eventually led to his removal from the 1944 Democratic ticket as his occult interests became a political liability.

U.S. Presidents have frequently engaged with the occult, from FDR's superstition regarding the number thirteen to Ronald Reagan's use of astrology for scheduling. Mary Todd Lincoln famously held seances in the White House, illustrating a persistent undercurrent of mysticism in American leadership. This esoteric influence is further evidenced by the symbolic layout of Washington D.C., including the incomplete pentagram in its street grid.

Fulton details the recurring use of the number 237, famously associated with the hotel room in "The Shining." He points out that "Being John Malkovich" and "There’s Something About Mary" were released on a 237-week spread from Kubrick’s death and share cast members like Cameron Diaz and W. Earl Brown. The films are analyzed for themes of puppetry and possession, which Fulton links to the idea of historical figures being manipulated by otherworldly forces.

The segment details the scandal involving FDR’s Vice President Henry A. Wallace and his "Guru Letters" to Russian mystic Nicholas Roerich. Roerich, a painter and occultist, allegedly influenced Wallace’s diplomatic efforts in Asia while searching for Shambhala. The discussion compares this to Joan Quigley’s astrological influence on the Reagan administration.

David Wolf recounts being "red-pilled" in 1975 by his Hungarian neighbor, Mrs. Smutko, in New Jersey. She warned him about the potential misuse of Social Security numbers and predicted that the Democrat Party would eventually seek to open the southern border to secure a permanent voting bloc. Wolf frames these early lessons as the foundation for his lifelong skepticism of mainstream systems.

Greg Carlwood introduces the podcast by contrasting its listener-supported model against ad-driven shows. The program is framed as a modern successor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1930s Fireside Chats, offering a second hour of content for subscribers. Benefits for members include a mobile-friendly website, a decade of archives, and a dedicated RSS feed.

Greg Carlwood introduces the podcast by contrasting its listener-supported model with ad-heavy programs. He details the benefits of the THC Plus subscription, including a mobile-friendly website, a decade of archives, and a dedicated RSS feed. The segment concludes with a historical reference to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1930s radio broadcasts, which serve as the namesake for the show.

Early drafts of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s "Day of Infamy" speech included prominent mentions of the Philippines, but these were systematically removed in later revisions. Eleanor Roosevelt’s preceding radio address had correctly identified the attack as being against citizens in both Hawaii and the Philippines. FDR ultimately focused the narrative on Hawaii to ensure the American public viewed the event as an attack on domestic soil.

Donald Jeffries advocates for the ideas of Huey Long, the former Governor of Louisiana who proposed the "Share Our Wealth" plan. Long pushed for a shorter work week and massive infrastructure projects to combat the Great Depression. Jeffries argues that with modern technological productivity, society should have a ten-hour work week, allowing everyone to enjoy the "blessings of prosperity" rather than working until death as his grandfather did.

Jeffries details the accomplishments of Huey Long in Louisiana, including building roads, bridges, and universities, and providing free textbooks and healthcare. He notes that Long was a colorful, articulate politician who fought the "swamp" of his time. Long was assassinated in 1935, shortly after accusing the Roosevelt administration of plotting against him and announcing a presidential run. Jeffries believes the world would be entirely different had Long lived to implement his anti-war and wealth-sharing policies.

Donald Jeffries previews his upcoming projects, including a sequel to Hidden History titled Crimes and Cover-Ups in American Politics 1776 to 1963. He mentions the book will contain controversial takes on Abraham Lincoln and FDR. He also announces a book titled Bulliocracy, which examines the social hierarchy and bullying in schools.

During the Great Depression, a group of Wall Street interests allegedly attempted to foment a fascist coup against Franklin D. Roosevelt known as the Business Plot. Gerald McGuire approached Major General Smedley Butler to lead an army of 500,000 veterans, modeled after European "brown shirts," to take over Washington D.C. The plotters sought to leverage veteran anger over unpaid bonuses and the "New Deal" policies they feared would erode their financial power.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, a 33rd-degree Freemason, personally intervened in the site selection and design of the Pentagon. Knight explains that Roosevelt rejected the original site in Rosslyn in favor of a derelict area known as Pratt's Bottom, insisting on a design that corresponds to the 32nd degree of Freemasonry. This pentagonal structure aligns with the Capitol Building and integrates into the city's ancient measurement-based grid.

The host transitions from the historical context of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's radio broadcasts to a modern discussion on cryptozoology and paranormal beings. Lyle Blackburn, an author and cryptozoologist known for "The Beast of Boggy Creek," is introduced to discuss mysterious creatures like Sasquatch and the Lizard Man. The segment also includes a brief update on the current Money Bomb total and a mention of a new listener voicemail app.

Host Carl Wood introduces the podcast, referencing Franklin Delano Roosevelt's fireside chats as a contrast to the modern era of worldly frustration. The segment announces the launch of Conspiratease, a fashion line intended to bring conspiracy perspectives into the public sphere. Wood outlines the show's mission to reject mainstream corporate culture and debt-based systems before introducing the upcoming guest, Trevor Aronson.

A participant shares a historical anecdote about working at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego, which housed the first radio station in California. He claims that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt broadcast some of his famous Fireside Chats from the hotel's penthouse suite while staying in nearby Coronado.