Topic: Finance

Finance comes up in 22 chapters across 22 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to July 2026.

February 2012 July 2026

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Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season
• 36:36 - 42:00

Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season

Elite Use of Astrology and the Newspaper Horoscope Deception

Historical figures like J.P. Morgan utilized astrologers such as Evangeline Adams, supporting the claim that "billionaires use astrology." The financial elite often use cyclical knowledge to gain market advantages while publicly dismissing the practice. Simplistic newspaper horoscopes serve as a "blind" or corruption of the craft, designed to make the general public view astrology as a joke and steer them away from a powerful tool for understanding reality.

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Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 6:27 - 10:55

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Free Energy, Global Finance and Institutional Religious Pressure

The concept of free energy is examined not just as a propulsion technology, but as a fundamental threat to the petrodollar and current economic engines. Dr. Lynn recounts her experience taking fintech courses from UBS, noting how global bankers frame their role as managing "human creativity" through financial manipulation. Additionally, she observes a coordinated media push toward Christianity, urging listeners to question the motives behind institutional religious promotion.

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 13:54 - 17:24

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics

Pastor Will Duffy, The Final Experiment and Trip Funding

The origins of "The Final Experiment" are traced back to Pastor Will Duffy, a former finance professional who funded the Antarctic expedition to resolve the 24-hour sun debate. The segment addresses the significant financial cost of the trip, estimated at over $100,000, and explores Duffy's motivations. Skepticism is raised regarding Duffy's background, including past legal issues related to fiduciary duties in the finance sector.

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Michael Wann | Burnt Offerings, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, & World’s Fair Synchro-Strangness
• 1:12:26 - 1:16:13

Michael Wann | Burnt Offerings, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, & World’s Fair Synchro-Strangness

Michael Wan's Transition to Natural Astrology

Michael Wan discusses his personal shift away from traditional structures toward teaching "natural astrology." He aims to help individuals rewire their consciousness by aligning with heavenly orbits and circadian rhythms rather than societal baggage. Wan expresses a desire to live outside the monetary system, citing Prince Charles as an example of someone who lives without touching physical currency, and focuses on "doing" rather than "having."

Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options
• 7:35 - 10:51

Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options

Origins of ECI Development and Belize Real Estate

Mike Cobb recounts his first trip to Belize in 1993 with a college friend involved in asset protection for physicians. He describes identifying a market gap where developers were failing because local banks refused to provide mortgages to foreigners. This realization led to the creation of a mortgage company in 1994 that bought developer paper, eventually evolving into a full-scale real estate development firm by 1996.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 8:47 - 13:05

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Dual Golden Ages, Debt-Based Finance and Archetypal Control

Troy McLachlan differentiates between a mythological ancient Golden Age ruled by Saturn and a future, man-made technological Golden Age planned by modern elites. He argues that a predatory culture exploits deeply ingrained doomsday and god archetypes to maintain planetary control. The primary mechanism for this enslavement is identified as the international debt-based financial system and central banking model.

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John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom
• 38:27 - 42:23

John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom

Micro-Credentialing and Social Impact Finance

The discussion covers the shift toward "micro-credentialing" and digital badges as a replacement for traditional degrees. These credentials allow for "impact investing" and "pay for success" programs where private investors fund specific career pathways for students. Klyzik notes that organizations like the NEA and IBM are already issuing these badges to condition students for specific corporate roles.

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Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 37:03 - 39:17

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Gamification of Harassment and Biological Weaponization

The discussion explores how harassment could be gamified through gig economy platforms, where participants may not realize they are targeting real people. McDowell also mentions the weaponization of fungi and bacteria to create biological interfaces for electronics, noting that the United Nations has begun acknowledging the reality of cyber torture.

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Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 55:05 - 56:53

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

Synthetic Biology, Social Finance Israel and Unit 9900

Israel is transitioning from a "startup nation" to an "impact nation," creating social impact markets with the Rothschild Foundation. Much of this technology stems from military units like Unit 9900, which specializes in satellite surveillance. The fourth industrial revolution aims to use synthetic biology and biotech to manage human populations as "domestic livestock."

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Ras Ben | Yellow Fever: America’s First Plandemic & The Cycles Of Time
• 45:53 - 48:24

Ras Ben | Yellow Fever: America’s First Plandemic & The Cycles Of Time

Jacobin Influence and the Hidden Financial Elite

Ross Ben argues that the influence of Stephen Girard and the French Jacobins is often overlooked in favor of more famous names like Rockefeller or Rothschild. He points to the "Rue Jacob" quarter in Paris as a critical center for the financiers who sponsored both the American and French Revolutions. The naming of "Citizens Bank" is characterized as a cynical reference to the Citizen Genet affair that allowed Girard to consolidate power.

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The episode concludes with a sign-off and a closing song that references elite families like the Rothschilds, DuPonts, and Windsors. The lyrics emphasize the struggle of the common person against these powerful financial and political dynasties. The host encourages listeners to check out the new site and report any remaining technical issues.

Magnora 7 | The Rothschild World Order & The Ownership of Everything
• 1:05:21 - 1:08:03

Magnora 7 | The Rothschild World Order & The Ownership of Everything

Closing Music, The Kids Don't Stand a Chance

The episode transitions into its closing musical segment, featuring lyrics that name-drop powerful families like the DuPonts, Windsors, and Rothschilds. The song, titled "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance," serves as a thematic summary of the episode's focus on entrenched financial dynasties and the struggle for resistance against global power structures.

Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control
• 51:09 - 54:01

Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control

Secret Societies, Illuminati Rumors and Washington Corridor

Belzer addresses rumors of Illuminati influence and ritualistic sacrifices in Hollywood, stating he has seen no evidence of such activities in his decades-long career. He clarifies that groups like Skull and Bones are primarily centered in the Northeast corridor between Yale, Wall Street, and Washington D.C., focusing on high finance rather than the entertainment industry. He dismisses the more sensationalist claims of satanic cults within the acting community as overblown.

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 1:15:13 - 1:17:52

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Closing Remarks, Musical Outro and Show Sign-off

The host concludes the episode with a signature sign-off challenging the "masters of belief manipulation" and "weakness peddlers." A musical outro follows, featuring lyrics about families of finance, including the DuPonts, Windsors, and Rothschilds. The program ends with a reminder of upcoming shows scheduled for later in the week.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 1:17 - 2:38

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

Joseph Farrell, Nazi Fascist International and Hidden Finance

Guest Joseph Farrell returns to the program to discuss his research into interlocking networks of think tanks, corporations, and secret societies. The conversation focuses on his latest books, "Rotten to the Common Core" and "Hidden Finance, Rogue Networks and Secret Sorcery." Farrell tracks the influence of a post-World War II Nazi fascist international on modern global events and underlying agendas.

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John Hamer | The History of Bankster Control & Their Orchestrated Events
• 10:02 - 12:17

John Hamer | The History of Bankster Control & Their Orchestrated Events

Tally Sticks, English Monetary History and Forgery Prevention

Tally sticks served as a reliable and unforgeable currency system in England for approximately 700 years prior to the dominance of fractional reserve banking. These wooden sticks featured notches representing specific values and were split lengthways so the unique wood grain acted as a matching fingerprint between the bank and the holder. While cumbersome to carry, the system prevented the arbitrary creation of debt that characterizes modern paper and digital money.

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Jen Briney | Our Corrupt Congress, The WTO, & The Push For Global Corporate Takeover
• 27:51 - 31:05

Jen Briney | Our Corrupt Congress, The WTO, & The Push For Global Corporate Takeover

Jack Abramoff Interview, Lobbying and Voter Influence

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff confirmed that direct communication from constituents to their congressmen significantly hinders the work of professional lobbyists. While corporations spend millions on campaign contributions, that money is primarily used to court votes through advertising, meaning the ultimate power still resides with the electorate. Government is described as a tool that will be used by special interests if the general public remains apathetic and refuses to participate.

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Robert David Steele | Open Source Everything, Upgrading Society, & Building The World Brain
• 46:23 - 49:41

Robert David Steele | Open Source Everything, Upgrading Society, & Building The World Brain

Automated Payment Transaction Tax, Gerrymandering and Lobbying

Robert David Steele advocates for the Automated Payment Transaction (APT) tax to replace the current "criminal" income tax system. This tax would apply a tiny percentage to every transaction, including Wall Street stocks, potentially cutting the government's size and making wars unaffordable without public approval. He also addresses the corruption of Congress, noting that 42 billionaires provide the bulk of campaign funding while lobbyists write unread legislation.

Jim Marrs | Occulted History, Banking Corruption, & The Vast Conspiracy
• 27:34 - 29:48

Jim Marrs | Occulted History, Banking Corruption, & The Vast Conspiracy

Roman Church Power and the Golden Rule of Finance

Jim Marrs describes how the Roman Church served as the central power of the Middle Ages by controlling the finances of European monarchs. He discusses the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars and the ongoing religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims. Marrs concludes that while religion was once the primary control mechanism, it has been superseded by the "Golden Rule" of finance, where those with the gold make the rules.