Topic: Immigration

Immigration comes up in 31 chapters across 28 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2012 to June 2025.

September 2012 June 2025

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7Sees | Technocracy Take Over, Shady Sponsors of Podcasting, & The Web Of Lies
• 24:41 - 27:32

7Sees | Technocracy Take Over, Shady Sponsors of Podcasting, & The Web Of Lies

Technocracy and the Manipulation of Political Biases

The discussion focuses on how influencers use "level two" narratives to build trust before steering audiences toward a broader technocratic agenda. 7Cs cites Theo Von’s public stance on Palestine while privately meeting with Jared Kushner as an example of this strategy. The primary common thread among these influencers is identified as the avoidance of criticizing technocracy itself.

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 2:39 - 6:37

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church and Zionist Influence

Joe Atwell analyzes the election of Pope Leo XIV, suggesting the College of Cardinals has been under the cryptic control of Freemasonry for centuries. He describes the new Pope as an exceptionally educated bureaucrat with a background in mathematics, law, and theology, which Atwell finds suspiciously artificial. The conversation covers the Pope's stance on immigration and the historical tension between Vatican leadership and Zionist political power.

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Gordon White | Time Magic, Sky Country, & Tornado Weather
• 40:33 - 44:06

Gordon White | Time Magic, Sky Country, & Tornado Weather

Technocratic Implementation of Mass Deportations and Biometrics

The promise of mass deportations is identified as a primary driver for the implementation of a national biometric tracking system and digital ID. Trump's 10-point plan includes a biometric entry-exit system for land, sea, and air, which the discussion argues will inevitably be used for total domestic surveillance. This illustrates how even "libertarian" or "right-wing" goals are achieved through technocratic control mechanisms that future administrations can exploit.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 39:37 - 41:24

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

Biometric Border Walls, Digital ID and Peter Thiel

Analysis of the Republican platform reveals plans for a "smart" or virtual border wall utilizing biometric surveillance. The discussion links these border policies to the broader implementation of Digital IDs and the influence of Peter Thiel and the Bilderberg Group. This segment argues that mass deportation operations will serve as a pretext for increasing the federal police state and surveillance apparatus for all citizens.

Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome
• 56:59 - 59:32

Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome

The Tartar Label and Historical Slander

The guest shares personal family history, noting that his Polish ancestors were labeled as "Tartars" on their Canadian immigration papers. He argues that the term "Tartar" was used by the Roman-influenced West as a derogatory label for any group—including Poles, Chinese, and Native Americans—who refused to submit to their authority. This rebranding effectively turned diverse, advanced civilizations into "barbarian" footnotes in history books.

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Ed Calderon | Mexican Cartel Intel, Cross-Boarder Trafficking, & Their Alliance With China
• 41:06 - 45:03

Ed Calderon | Mexican Cartel Intel, Cross-Boarder Trafficking, & Their Alliance With China

Operation Underground, Border Patrol Realities in Yuma

Journalist Whitney Webb's research into Operation Underground suggests the CIA has a history of infiltrating and taking over criminal networks rather than dismantling them. On the ground in Yuma, Arizona, residents report that the border is effectively under cartel control. Despite political rhetoric, Border Patrol agents often face thankless conditions, sometimes paying out-of-pocket for basic supplies for detained migrants.

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Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain
• 21:04 - 28:46

Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain

French Riots, EU Immigration Policy Friction

Recent riots in France, sparked by a police shooting, are analyzed as a consequence of mass immigration policies from North Africa and the Caribbean. Critics argue that the World Economic Forum and UN promote these policies to destabilize national cultures and create a standardized global culture. This breakdown of traditional cultural identification is viewed as a prerequisite for the implementation of a one-world government.

Kerry McDonald | The Unschooling Movement & The Many Pitfalls Of Conventional Education
• 27:19 - 32:54

Kerry McDonald | The Unschooling Movement & The Many Pitfalls Of Conventional Education

Massachusetts History, Horace Mann and Compulsory Schooling

The origins of American compulsory education are traced back to 17th-century Massachusetts and the later 1852 statute. Horace Mann is identified as the architect of the "common school" system, which was influenced by the Prussian model and designed to assimilate Irish Catholic immigrants into Anglo-Saxon Protestant culture. The 1925 Supreme Court case Pierce v. Society of Sisters is cited as the landmark decision that prevented states from banning private education.

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The Malone Institute has published a comprehensive spreadsheet of graduates from the WEF Young Global Leaders program, including politicians like Gavin Newsom. Dr. Malone argues these individuals should register as foreign agents because they prioritize globalist goals over national constitutions. He links UN Agenda 2030's stance on migration to the current border crisis, suggesting it is designed to dissolve nation-state boundaries.

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources
• 1:08:05 - 1:10:51

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources

Border Concerns, Media Lenses and California Fires

Greg Carlwood reflects on the potential for the U.S.-Mexico border to be sealed just as Americans want to leave, noting the irony of current immigration debates. He critiques the media for creating a "sky is falling" narrative regarding the border and California wildfires, which he argues distorts the reality for those not living in those specific areas. He expresses satisfaction with the positive, solution-oriented tone of the interview with Derek Brose.

David DuByne | Manufactured Food Wars, The New Abnormal, & System Independence
• 23:07 - 28:41

David DuByne | Manufactured Food Wars, The New Abnormal, & System Independence

African Agriculture Shift, Sahel Migration Strategy

A 4,000-year cycle is reportedly shifting the West African monsoon, turning parts of the Sahel and North Africa into potential breadbaskets. Dubin suggests that mass migration from these regions to Europe is a strategic move to remove local resistance before Western powers seize the land. He highlights the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer as a key resource for future large-scale irrigation.

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John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic
• 28:23 - 31:51

John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic

Obamacare, Immigration and Small Business Regulations

The failure of the Affordable Care Act for those outside the salary class, the use of illegal immigration to drive down wages, and burdensome regulations on small businesses are cited as key reasons for Trump's 2016 victory. Additionally, the perceived rigging of the Democratic primary against Bernie Sanders alienated a significant portion of the left-wing base.

Daniel Immerwahr | How To Hide An Empire, Forgotten History, & Colony Labs
• 9:05 - 12:42

Daniel Immerwahr | How To Hide An Empire, Forgotten History, & Colony Labs

Colonial Population Statistics and the Periphery in 1940

In 1940, approximately 19 million people lived in U.S. overseas territories, meaning one in eight U.S. nationals was colonized. This population was statistically larger than the African-American or immigrant populations in the United States at that time. The periphery served as a critical site for military testing, medical experiments, and the early careers of several U.S. presidents.

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Ras Ben | Free Your Mound & Your Mind Will Follow
• 1:03:45 - 1:06:13

Ras Ben | Free Your Mound & Your Mind Will Follow

US-Mexico Border, Kumeyaay Tribal Lands and Immigration Discourse

The establishment of the US-Mexico border is discussed as a disruptive force that split the ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay tribe, which stretched from San Diego to Tijuana. This historical context is contrasted with modern immigration discourse, which Carlwood argues often ignores the systemic "steamroll" of indigenous cultures. The segment highlights the heartbreak of families being separated by a border drawn through their traditional living spaces without their consent or consideration.

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Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression
• 6:35 - 9:33

Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression

Media Elite Perspectives and the Impact of Immigration on Wages

The discussion shifts to how media personalities and politicians, who are often in the top 20% of earners, fail to understand the struggles of the bottom half of the country. Jeffries notes that 50% of American workers earn less than $27,000 annually, which is insufficient for independent living in most areas. He argues that continuous waves of immigration from poorer regions broaden the pool of desperately poor people, further driving down wages for the bottom 50%.

Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression
• 33:19 - 36:32

Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression

Personal Empowerment and Cultural Dysfunction in America

The hosts discuss whether individuals can make personal pivots to overcome systemic disadvantages, such as starting family corporations. Jeffries references Robert F. Kennedy's "ripple of hope" speech but notes that American culture has become fractured and dysfunctional. He contrasts this with Asian immigrant families who pool resources and respect their elders, suggesting that Americans' inability to work together contributes to their economic stagnation.

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Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression
• 1:04:27 - 1:07:56

Donald Jeffries | Survival Of The Richest, Huey Long, & Solution Suppression

Immigration Priorities, Infrastructure, and Media Hyperbole

Greg Carlwood shares his perspective on immigration, arguing that it is a lower priority compared to issues like clean water, crumbling infrastructure, and the waste of the military-industrial complex. He suggests that media hyperbole fuels the immigration crisis narrative while ignoring the "homelessness crisis" and corporate pollution. He calls for a return to sensible regulations and a fairer chance for all, regardless of partisan alignment.

Jordan Sather | Q Anon, Celebrity Suicides, Space Force, & The Deep State War
• 1:01:11 - 1:06:39

Jordan Sather | Q Anon, Celebrity Suicides, Space Force, & The Deep State War

Immigration Policy, Media Narratives and Pizzagate Comparisons

The host addresses criticism regarding his silence on the "kids in cages" immigration story, explaining that he avoids mainstream "outrage of the week" topics. He compares the media coverage of immigration to the Amber Lyon story about CNN accepting foreign money for favorable coverage. The segment argues that while the host opposes state-sponsored family separation, he prioritizes covering stories the mainstream media ignores, such as Pizzagate.

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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 2:08:20 - 2:11:01

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

The European Immigration Crisis and Globalist Strategy

The European refugee crisis is framed as a deliberate strategy to strain social programs and cause them to collapse, leading to internal strife and the rise of nationalism. Rather than addressing the root causes of the conflicts driving people from their homes, the response focuses on the "effects" to justify fascist policies. This is seen as a globalist effort to erode the communal safety nets and benefits that European citizens have historically enjoyed.

Michael Joseph | The Hidden Hand, Elite Bloodlines, Root Races, & Occult Religion
• 39:21 - 41:41

Michael Joseph | The Hidden Hand, Elite Bloodlines, Root Races, & Occult Religion

Sixth Root Race, Transgender Activism and Globalism

The transition toward the "Sixth Root Race" is discussed as a period where humanity returns to an androgynous state, which Joseph links to modern transgender activism. He suggests that current geopolitical upheavals, including mass immigration and the decline of Western civilization, are viewed by occultists as necessary steps in the closing of an old cycle.