Topic: Illinois

The host reads the upcoming schedule for Higher Side Meetups, which are independent gatherings for fans of the show. Events are planned for October and November in locations including Edgewood, Washington; Cobden, Illinois; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Auckland, New Zealand. A "Coffee Social" titled "They Lie About Everything" is also scheduled for Los Angeles on November 8th.

The episode concludes with a list of upcoming listener meetups in locations including Edgewood, Washington; Urbana, Illinois; and Auckland, New Zealand. The host encourages listeners to RSVP at hiresidemeetups.com to build local networks. The show signs off with a final critique of corporate takeover and a musical track about "inconvenient" deaths and systemic corruption.

Greg Carlwood wraps up the episode by discussing the mixed reviews for his previous show with Lance Baker regarding the "Pleiadian Pendulum." He promotes upcoming Higher Side meetups in Washington, Illinois, New York, and New Zealand. The show ends with a final jab at "propaganda spreading Zionists" and a custom song about a disastrous first date involving conspiracy theories.

The episode concludes with a list of upcoming THC meetups in Illinois, Washington, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Minnesota, and New York. Carlwood thanks the audience and signs off with his signature challenge to "sorcerers of the scarcity spell." The segment ends with the show's closing music and lyrics about breaking cycles of ignorance.

The host reads the upcoming schedule for Higher Side meetups in cities including St. Paul, Oaks, Elgin, Pullman, Los Angeles, and Los Ranchos. He encourages listeners to organize their own local events to build community with like-minded individuals.

Greg Carlwood concludes the episode with updates on the show's video production quality and a review of recent listener feedback. He reads through the upcoming Higher Side Meetups calendar, highlighting events in Illinois, Arizona, California, New Zealand, and Pennsylvania. The show ends with Carlwood's signature sign-off and a closing musical track.

A local conspiracy involves James Scott, a man currently imprisoned for allegedly sabotaging a levee in Quincy, Illinois, during the Great Flood of 1993. While the Army Corps of Engineers suggested the levee failure was inevitable, local authorities prosecuted Scott for intentional damage. This legal classification allowed residents to claim homeowner's insurance for flood damage that would otherwise be excluded as an "act of God."

The Astro Gnosis 3 conference is scheduled for August 9-10 in Wheaton, Illinois, at the Theosophical Society. The event focuses on the figure of Sophia and the concept of simulated realities, featuring speakers such as Chris Knowles, Steven Snyder, and Mitch Horowitz. Miguel Conner emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interaction and "creating egregores" through physical gatherings to combat the isolation imposed by digital systems and "the empire."

The episode concludes with a list of upcoming listener meetups in locations such as Manchester, Connecticut; Tallahassee, Florida; and Abbotsford, British Columbia. The host encourages listeners to visit the meetup website to RSVP or host their own events. The show ends with a signature sign-off and a custom closing song reflecting the themes of the program.

A witness report from January 14, 2023, describes a large winged creature encountered while driving west on Route 165 toward Route 159 in Illinois. The witness observed a being with a massive wingspan fly over their car during a rainy morning commute. Lon Strickler notes that this report is consistent with other sightings in the South Chicago and Northwest Indiana regions.

In 1970, the states of Illinois and New Jersey sued the airline industry over "smoke pollution of the sky" caused by jet emissions. Jim Lee details how the Secretary of Transportation settled the matter out of court by having airlines install redesigned burner cans to reduce particulate matter. This historical event is used to draw parallels to modern debates regarding chemtrails and the regulation of atmospheric particulates.

In 2018, Illinois established a task force to explore using blockchain for food assistance. Based on behavioral economics theories by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, the system would use digital coding to incentivize specific food choices. This model of "coded behavior management" could eventually be applied to all public services, including healthcare and therapy.

John Klyzak describes how a budget stalemate under Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner served as a scheme to bankrupt public education in favor of privatization. This observation led Klyzak to connect with researcher Charlotte Iserbyt, who provided documentation on "cradle to career" workforce training initiatives. The two formed a research partnership to expose the corporatization of schooling through vouchers and tax credits.

Crowe challenges the narrative of high transmissibility by citing a case in Illinois where a woman returning from Wuhan did not infect any of her 347 contacts, including her sick husband. He argues that the R0 (infectivity rate) is likely much lower than reported. He also criticizes the closing of public washrooms as a counterproductive health measure that ignores known sanitation risks.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Dr. Scott Kolbaba, a physician from Wheaton, Illinois, who authored the book Physicians Untold Stories. The discussion frames the exploration of life after death, psychedelics, and miraculous medical events as "breadcrumbs" of a higher reality. Kolbaba spent years interviewing over 200 doctors to compile accounts of supernatural experiences that medical professionals typically hesitate to share publicly.

Attempts to collaborate with the Illinois branch of MUFON regarding the Chicago sightings were unsuccessful due to disagreements over information sharing. While MUFON initially expressed interest, the partnership dissolved after the organization allegedly failed to be transparent with their findings. Some witnesses have reportedly preferred contacting independent researchers over MUFON investigators.

Rick Osman provides information on his book, Graves of the Golden Bear, which covers ancient fortresses in the Ohio Valley. He announces an upcoming presentation in Nauvoo, Illinois, regarding line-of-sight communications in ancient America. The segment concludes with Osman directing listeners to Ancient American Magazine and Grave Distractions Publications for more of his research.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces rebel scholar and artifact collector Harry Hubbard. Hubbard is known for his extensive study of the Illinois Cave Saga in Marion County, where he claims to have identified the lost tomb of Alexander the Great. The discussion begins with Hubbard's background in reading and collecting rare books, maps, and coins.

Harry Hubbard describes the scope of his artifact collection, including a massive piece of glowing calcite from the Illinois caves. He mentions a 2008 fire that destroyed several valuable pieces and ancient coins. Hubbard also details owning 120 pounds of replicated gold medallions and bars originally produced by Jack Ward and Russell Burroughs.

Harry Hubbard promotes his YouTube channel and his new video series, "Ancient Coin Vault," which covers 30 years of coin collecting. He directs listeners to his websites, illinoiscaves.com and alexanderhelios.com, where his books and articles are available. Hubbard and Greg Carlwood encourage the audience to help the channel reach its goal of 1,000 subscribers.