Topic: Investigative Journalism

Investigative Journalism comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2013 to January 2026.

July 2013 January 2026

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BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles
• 1:06:16 - 1:12:23

BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles

BX De-platforming, Critic Compilation, Investigative Risks

The host reviews the intense backlash and de-platforming efforts directed at BX, including a compilation of critics labeling her "schizo" and a "lunatic." Despite her YouTube ban, BX continues her work on Rumble and Substack. The host expresses skepticism toward those who mock her efforts to expose online predatory networks, even while acknowledging disagreements on specific claims like the Charlie Kirk incident.

Carey Gillam | The Monsanto Papers, Glyphosate Damage, & Corrupted Science
• 0:00 - 3:27

Carey Gillam | The Monsanto Papers, Glyphosate Damage, & Corrupted Science

Carrie Gillum, Monsanto Papers, Investigative Journalism Introduction

Host Greg Carlwood introduces investigative journalist Carrie Gillum to discuss her extensive reporting on corporate agriculture and pesticides. Gillum, the Research Director for U.S. Right to Know, authored "Whitewash" and "The Monsanto Papers," documenting the history of Roundup and the corruption of science. The introduction highlights her 20-year focus on food safety and her transition from covering banking at Reuters to investigating genetically engineered crops in Kansas.

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Derrick Broze | Conscious Resistance, The Technocratic State, & The Freedom Formula
• 52:15 - 56:59

Derrick Broze | Conscious Resistance, The Technocratic State, & The Freedom Formula

Critical Analysis of 5G and Coronavirus Connections

Derek Brose expresses skepticism regarding the popular theory linking 5G directly to the cause of coronavirus, citing a lack of hard evidence. He notes that cities like Houston have had 5G for years without the immediate mass deaths predicted by some theorists. While acknowledging the cumulative health risks of EMF radiation, Brose warns that spreading unverified claims can discredit the legitimate movement against 5G technology.

Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims
• 15:40 - 17:31

Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims

Journalistic Risks and Threats in Trafficking Investigations

Bryant recounts the personal dangers he faced while investigating the Franklin network, including being followed and receiving death threats. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining duplicate records and avoiding the temptation to blackmail targets, which he views as a fatal mistake for journalists.

Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem
• 45:28 - 48:32

Anna Clark | The Flint Water Crisis, Engineered Inequality, & America’s Big Lead Problem

Investigative Journalism, ACLU Michigan, EPA Memo Leak

The tide of the Flint crisis began to turn in 2015 when an EPA official, Miguel Del Toral, documented extreme lead levels in the home of Leanne Walters. Investigative journalist Kurt Guyette of the ACLU of Michigan published a story based on a leaked memo from Del Toral, providing the first official data to counter the state's claims. This reporting catalyzed further investigation by other media outlets and outside experts.

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Tony Ortega | Scientology, NXIVM, & Jehovah’s Witnesses
• 1:30 - 4:35

Tony Ortega | Scientology, NXIVM, & Jehovah’s Witnesses

Tony Ortega, Investigative Journalism into High-Control Groups

Journalist Tony Ortega joins the program to discuss his career investigating the Church of Scientology, Jehovah's Witnesses, and NXIVM. Ortega, the former editor-in-chief of The Village Voice, operates the Underground Bunker website where he documents organizational abuses. The discussion begins by addressing the "religion versus science" label often applied to these controversial organizations.

Tony Ortega | Scientology, NXIVM, & Jehovah’s Witnesses
• 1:00:11 - 1:03:04

Tony Ortega | Scientology, NXIVM, & Jehovah’s Witnesses

Harassment of Critics and the Daily Beat Reporter Role

Tony Ortega describes the intense harassment he and his family have faced from Scientology, including attempts to get his wife fired and physical intimidation by operatives worldwide. Ortega explains that he maintains the Underground Bunker as a daily "beat" because traditional media outlets often move on from the story too quickly. He views his consistent reporting as a necessary check on the organization's ongoing abuses.

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Thomas J. Carey & Donald R. Schmitt | Roswell, The Real Area 51, & UFO Disclosure
• 19:55 - 22:19

Thomas J. Carey & Donald R. Schmitt | Roswell, The Real Area 51, & UFO Disclosure

CIA Infiltration of Media and the Rashomon Effect

Referencing Carl Bernstein’s Rolling Stone expose, the guests discuss CIA infiltration of major news organizations like Time Magazine and The New York Times. They argue that objective investigative journalism has been replaced by scripted narratives, comparing modern news to professional wrestling. The "Rashomon Effect" is invoked to describe how different parties present conflicting versions of the same event.

James Grundvig | Vaccines, Autism, & CDC Corruption
• 51:04 - 54:34

James Grundvig | Vaccines, Autism, & CDC Corruption

CDC Coercion, Pension Slaves, and the Viking Yorker Investigation

Grundvig describes the internal culture of the CDC, where employees are allegedly coerced into following agency narratives to protect their pensions. He details his investigative trip to Denmark, where he tracked down Schendel and Thorsen at Aarhus University. The segment emphasizes the lack of accountability for scientists who violate international standards like the Vancouver Protocol.

Jon Rappoport | The Ebola Conspiracy, Vaccine Whistleblowers, & Rockefeller Medicine
• 1:08:19 - 1:11:41

Jon Rappoport | The Ebola Conspiracy, Vaccine Whistleblowers, & Rockefeller Medicine

No More Fake News, Matrix Collections, Reality Creation

John Rappaport promotes his website, NoMoreFakeNews.com, and his three major information collections: The Matrix Revealed, Exit from the Matrix, and Power Outside the Matrix. He explains that his work focuses on how reality is manufactured for the public and provides techniques for individuals to reclaim their own power and awareness. Greg Carlwood thanks Rappaport for his insights into the Ebola hysteria.

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Jim Marrs | Occulted History, Banking Corruption, & The Vast Conspiracy
• 5:40 - 7:21

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

Jim Marrs on the Generalist Approach to Global Madness

Jim Marrs joins the program and discusses the necessity of being a "generalist" in an era of extreme professional specialization. He argues that an overview is required to connect disparate events like the Ebola scare, updates to the Georgia Guidestones, and the unrest in Ferguson. Marrs suggests that the global debt-based system is tightening its control over society.

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite
• 0:04 - 1:45

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite

Investigative Journalism and Global Elite Control

Host Greg Carlwood introduces investigative journalist John Rapoport to discuss the multi-pronged attacks by global elites on individual potential and health. The segment establishes Rapoport's background in covering fake news stories and their intended psychological effects on the masses. Guest co-host Kyle Pruneville joins the conversation to provide a foundation for the upcoming deep dive into systemic control.