Topic: Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to June 2026.

February 2012 June 2026

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George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit
• 16:24 - 19:57

George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit

Freemasonry Rituals, Sacred Geometry and Founding Fathers

George Howard discusses his family's history with Freemasonry and the potential connection between Masonic symbols and plasma physics. He references Bob Greenyer's work, which identifies sacred geometry in Masonic regalia that mirrors patterns seen in low-energy nuclear reaction experiments. Howard also shares a personal anecdote about establishing a new media studio in a historic Masonic lodge building in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 33:23 - 35:07

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

Voter Abstention, Political Protest and Legitimacy

The concept of formal voter abstention is proposed as a legitimate form of political protest. Ryan Christian argues that if "abstain" were a recorded option on ballots, it would likely be the largest voting block, potentially delegitimizing the current two-party system. The discussion compares American election participation rates to international standards used to judge the legitimacy of foreign governments.

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Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 1:01:11 - 1:05:27

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

Google Gemini Image Controversy and Market Value Loss

The hosts analyze the public relations disaster involving Google Gemini's AI image generation, which produced historically inaccurate "diverse" depictions of American Founding Fathers. Tsakiris argues this failure exposed the deep-seated "wokeness" within Google's corporate culture and led to a significant loss in market value. He suggests that Google's inability to pivot from this ideological calcification may lead to it losing market share to more truthful competitors.

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Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year
• 11:01 - 12:41

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year

Critique of Democracy and Government Indoctrination Camps

The American education system is characterized as a 12-year indoctrination camp that shifts public perception toward favoring democracy, a system the Founding Fathers originally warned against. This shift is compared to Vladimir Lenin's philosophy on influencing children to ensure long-term ideological control. The promotion of democracy is now used as a justification for international military interventions.

Christopher Knight | Megalithic Measurements, Freemasons, and The Moon Makers
• 35:00 - 36:22

Christopher Knight | Megalithic Measurements, Freemasons, and The Moon Makers

Thomas Jefferson, Ancient Measurements and Design in History

Thomas Jefferson observed that ancient measurements possessed a mathematical harmony that seemed impossible to achieve by accident, such as a cubic foot of water holding exactly 1,000 fluid ounces. Knight argues that Jefferson and other founding fathers recognized a "design deep lost in history." He encourages listeners to move beyond the status quo and investigate the structural anomalies of the Moon and ancient units to understand the past.

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Alain Nu | Mentalism, Manifestation, Strange Experiences, &  Improving Your Psychic Ability
• 43:27 - 50:05

Alain Nu | Mentalism, Manifestation, Strange Experiences, & Improving Your Psychic Ability

Spiritualist Church, American Occult Roots

The conversation explores the history of the Spiritualist Church in America, beginning with the Fox sisters in New York. Alon Nu discusses the "patriotic" nature of occultism, noting that founding fathers like Washington and Franklin studied astrology and alchemy. He defends the Spiritualist Church against claims of scam artistry, suggesting that sincere practitioners are attempting to tap into a genuine connection with the spirits of the dead.

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 1:08:52 - 1:12:06

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment

Post-Capitalism Evolution, Constitutional Criticism and Outro

In the final segment, Greg Carlwood discusses the negative reactions he receives when questioning the future of capitalism or the relevance of the U.S. Constitution. He argues that society should constantly optimize its structure rather than relying on 18th-century models. The show concludes with a musical outro and a final sign-off to the "targeters of individuals."

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe
• 1:05:19 - 1:09:33

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe

Scientific Enlightenment, Freemasonry, and the Rebooting of History

The narrative follows the "underground stream" through the Renaissance and the Scientific Enlightenment, noting the spiritual orientations of figures like Newton and Kepler. Carlson discusses the role of Freemasonry in the American founding and the subsequent 20th-century de-emphasis on the spiritual. He concludes that human history is much older than 5,000 years, having been "rebooted" after a global catastrophe 11,000 to 13,000 years ago.

THC 112: Vyzygoth | Patriotic Propaganda & The American History Conspiracy
• 7:05 - 10:28

THC 112: Vyzygoth | Patriotic Propaganda & The American History Conspiracy

American History, Founding Fathers, and Corporate Propaganda

Researcher Visigoth joins the program to challenge the patriotic narrative of American history, arguing that the nation's origins are rooted in corporatism rather than freedom. He cites the work of researchers James Montgomery and "The Informer" to suggest the Founding Fathers were primarily interested in financial gain. The Statue of Liberty is metaphorically described as a "help wanted" sign for a commercial enterprise rather than a beacon for the huddled masses.

THC 11: Michael Tsarion | Symbolism and Control
• 13:59 - 16:30

THC 11: Michael Tsarion | Symbolism and Control

Royal Organizations, Global Think Tanks, and Freemasonry

A vast network of royal and philanthropic organizations, including the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission, operates in the background of global politics. These groups are described as offshoots of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. Tesarion also discusses the role of high-degree Freemasonry among the American founding fathers and dynastic bloodline families.