Topic: Graphene Os

Carlwood provides updates on the production of The Higher Side Chats, announcing the end of his time at a professional recording studio in Tampa due to management issues. He informs listeners that a VPN issue preventing THC Plus videos from loading has been resolved. He also briefly mentions his transition back to a home-based setup for future recordings.

The episode concludes with a review of the previous show featuring Hakim Anwar, which received a lower rating due to its focus on de-googled phones. Carlwood mentions upcoming meetups in Helsinki and Austin before closing with the show's signature outro music. He encourages listeners to stay independent and aware of the "Arconic" influences in the world.

The conversation shifts to digital security, focusing on Ramiro Romani’s "Above Phone" and the website TakeBackOurTech.org. The Above Phone is a de-Googled Pixel that uses privacy-respecting alternatives for maps, email, and messaging, such as Organic Maps and Jitsi. Derek Brose explains that while there is a learning curve, these tools prevent data from being sent to major tech corporations and can function offline during power outages.