Topic: Mainstream Media

Mainstream Media comes up in 37 chapters across 34 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to March 2026.

February 2012 March 2026

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Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 49:29 - 53:15

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Grifter Gaffes, 1947 Timeline, Reality Tunnels

The hosts react to a video clip of Erika Kirk accidentally using the word "grift" instead of "gift" during a speech. They discuss the significance of the year 1947, noting the Roswell incident and the creation of the CIA as a major timeline shift. Greg Carlwood suggests that the "predator class" is bold because they control the legal system and mainstream media, rendering online dissent largely ineffective.

David Icke | Hidden Knowledge, Alt Media Infiltration, & The Global Cult
• 53:52 - 59:11

David Icke | Hidden Knowledge, Alt Media Infiltration, & The Global Cult

COVID Scam and the Hijack of Alternative Media

The "COVID scam" is identified as a major turning point that led to a massive public awakening, which the elite countered by hijacking the alternative media. Icke asserts that the cult promotes specific "alternative" voices to keep the public focused on the left-right dialectic and the "Deep State" as a political entity. This strategy prevents the population from looking deeper into the nature of reality and the simulation itself.

Mark Gober  | An End To Upside Down Everything
• 0:00 - 2:31

Mark Gober | An End To Upside Down Everything

Introduction, Greg Carlwood on Mainstream Misdirection and Curiosity

Greg Carlwood introduces the podcast as an independent, sponsor-free platform. He discusses the difficulty of navigating a world full of lies, where pulling on intellectual strings regarding consciousness or health often leads to a "Gordian knot" of institutional academic arrogance. He encourages listeners to find a home outside the system designed to breed servitude.

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Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 6:09 - 8:39

Elana Freeland | The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality

Synthetic Biology, COVID-19 Injections and Atmospheric Relationship

Ilana Freeland argues that the primary threat to humanity is the shift from natural to synthetic biology, specifically linked to the global injection campaigns of the last four years. She posits a direct relationship between the contents of these injections and materials being dispersed in the atmosphere via geoengineering. The conversation touches on the potential for new health scares, such as bird flu, to be used as a pretext for further biological interventions.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | The New Regime, Plasma Demons, & The Great Pyramid Habitat
• 1:17:04 - 1:21:03

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | The New Regime, Plasma Demons, & The Great Pyramid Habitat

Post-Interview Analysis, Technocracy and Media Shifts

The host reflects on the interview, aligning with Dr. Farrell and Gordon White's views on the rising technocratic control grid under the Trump administration. He notes a shift in mainstream media rhetoric, with figures like Whoopi Goldberg and the hosts of Morning Joe "bending the knee" to the new political reality. The host also touches on the "cosmic quarantine" theory and the unique premise of the Great Pyramid as a plasma habitat.

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 0:01 - 1:52

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

Media Credibility and the Erosion of Independent Journalism

The credibility of established journalism has severely eroded as mainstream media figures increasingly regurgitate pre-approved narratives. Producers select from a roster of Ivy League-educated and intelligence-trained tools to uphold a system-wide script on emerging issues. Critical observers are left to cobble together their own sense of truth by following independent journalists outside the traditional media landscape.

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Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 50:13 - 54:52

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

Investigative Reporting vs. Mainstream Narrative Control

Investigative reporting is essential for pulling apart the structures of power that are not obvious to the general public. While not every writer is a conscious participant in intelligence operations, those nurtured by the apparatus become authoritative voices that normalize increased domestic surveillance and limitations on liberty. The "War on Terror" serves as a primary example of how perceived external threats are used to justify the erosion of individual freedoms.

Laura Knight-Jadczyk | Organic Portals, Harvesting Humanity, & The Hyperdimensional Control Matrix
• 1:19:42 - 1:24:42

Laura Knight-Jadczyk | Organic Portals, Harvesting Humanity, & The Hyperdimensional Control Matrix

Donald Trump Assassination Attempt and Media Bias

The host discusses the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, criticizing mainstream media headlines for using minimizing language like "loud noises." The segment explores the potential security failures of the Secret Service under a Biden appointee and compares the situation to the denial of protection for RFK Jr. The host suggests that the volatile political climate and media rhetoric regarding the "end of the world" set the stage for such an event.

Nick Bryant | The Watergate Sex Ring Cover-up, Spook Journalists, & The Diddy-Epstein Link
• 1:03:30 - 1:07:33

Nick Bryant | The Watergate Sex Ring Cover-up, Spook Journalists, & The Diddy-Epstein Link

Media Blacklisting and the Epstein Justice Organization

Nick Bryant recounts his experiences being blacklisted by mainstream media outlets like CNN and Fox News when attempting to discuss the deeper layers of the Epstein network. He describes the formation of "Epstein Justice," a 501c3 organization dedicated to government accountability and perpetrator prosecution. The segment highlights the "cognitive dissonance" the public faces when accepting government collusion in child trafficking.

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 1:02:57 - 1:04:46

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Matthew Leshak Interview Wrap-up, Mainstream Media Departure

The interview concludes prematurely due to technical issues with the guest's computer battery. Matthew Leshak reflects on his transition from a respected mainstream journalist to a "heretic" in the counterculture space. His book, "Fiat Food," is available on Amazon and through Safe House, serving as a resource for those looking to understand the intersection of monetary policy and physical health.

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World
• 0:03 - 4:49

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World

Ryan Christian, The Last American Vagabond Independent Journalism

Greg Carlwood introduces Ryan Christian, founder of The Last American Vagabond, praising his dedication to parsing propaganda and speaking truth to power. Christian discusses the mission of his platform to provide a free flow of information on issues often suppressed by corporate interests. They critique the current state of mainstream media, characterizing it as a compromised apparatus that ignores critical topics like Agenda 2030 and the World Economic Forum.

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World
• 59:34 - 1:03:34

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World

Networking Against Narratives, Mainstream Media Decline

As the interview winds down, the hosts discuss strategies for those who "get it" to protect themselves and network outside of mainstream systems. Ryan Christian expresses optimism that more people are seeing through the "two-party paradigm" and team-sport politics. They note that corporate media's frequent "fact-checking" of alternative narratives suggests that independent journalism is successfully challenging the dominant discourse.

Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030
• 36:06 - 38:48

Whitney Webb | One Nation Under Blackmail, Big Tech, & Agenda 2030

Ghislaine Maxwell's Role and Media Suppression

Whitney Webb argues that Ghislaine Maxwell provided the necessary charisma and social access that Jeffrey Epstein lacked, effectively continuing the work of her father, Robert Maxwell. Despite evidence like the 17 White House visitor logs and photos of the couple with Bill Clinton in 1993, U.S. mainstream media has largely ignored these connections. This suppression protects powerful entities like the Gates and Clinton Foundations.

Christian Elliot | True Whole Human Health, Vax Facts, & Motivation Hacks
• 3:59 - 7:10

Christian Elliot | True Whole Human Health, Vax Facts, & Motivation Hacks

Mental Inputs, Media Consumption and Emotional Centeredness

Christian Elliott discusses the importance of controlling mental inputs and protecting oneself from negative media narratives. He argues that mainstream media acts as "fear porn" designed to agitate viewers and disrupt emotional centeredness. Success in personal health is linked to focusing on controllable factors and stringing together small wins.

Ari Asulin | The Electric Universe, Pyramid Portals, & Our Martian Overlords
• 6:13 - 9:40

Ari Asulin | The Electric Universe, Pyramid Portals, & Our Martian Overlords

Predictive Programming and Navigating Mainstream Dogma

The discussion shifts to predictive programming as a tool for navigating the chaos of truth and lies in history and media. Asselin defines predictive programming as the inclusion of future-oriented ideas in books and movies to program specific societal responses. He uses this concept as a primer to identify where the establishment is attempting to lead public perception away from actual events.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic
• 49:49 - 51:59

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic

Operation Mockingbird and Media Narrative Control

The role of the media in driving the pandemic narrative is linked to the CIA's Operation Mockingbird, which Farrell claims successfully placed operatives in news organizations decades ago. He notes that even traditionally conservative outlets like Fox News have largely adopted the mainstream narrative. This coordination is seen as a desperate attempt to revive flagging viewership through manufactured crises and digital censorship.

Thomas J. Carey & Donald R. Schmitt | Roswell, The Real Area 51, & UFO Disclosure
• 16:52 - 19:55

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

Mainstream Media Taboos and the Stephen Schiff Investigation

Mainstream media is criticized for treating UFOs as a taboo subject to maintain perceived credibility. The 1990s investigation by Congressman Stephen Schiff into Roswell documents revealed that records had been destroyed by an unknown authority. Despite this, major outlets like The New York Times are described as having accepted the government's Project Mogul explanation without sufficient scrutiny.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 8:52 - 13:02

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

Sports Media Manipulation, Vice Sports Editorial Censorship

Brian Tuohy recounts his experiences working as a professional writer for Vice Sports and USA Today's Sports on Earth. He describes how editors killed or manipulated stories that threatened the bottom line of major leagues. Tuohy shares an anecdote about a mainstream fight website commissioning an article on UFC corruption only to refuse publication without explanation.

Clif High | Cancer, The Web Bot, Bitcoin, & The Covert Alien Hybrid Invasion
• 28:36 - 31:11

Clif High | Cancer, The Web Bot, Bitcoin, & The Covert Alien Hybrid Invasion

Ideological Censorship of Financial Forecasting

Mainstream media outlets are reportedly censoring or negatively framing cryptocurrency news based on political ideology rather than financial reality. Cliff High argues that this ideological possession impacts all companies performing sentiment trending and forecasting. He claims that cryptocurrencies are being unfairly branded as tools exclusive to the "alt-right" by progressive media structures.

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Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law
• 25:27 - 28:48

Mark Passio | The Occult Cabal, Our Slave System, & Natural Law

Compulsory Schooling and Mainstream Media Mind Control

The education system is described as a tool for forcing 50,000 hours of obedience training onto children. Passio explains that the media targets individuals when they are in a tired, "right brain" modality to bypass logical filtration. These institutions are designed to prevent introspection and deep truth-seeking, ensuring that people blindly accept dictated reality rather than using scientific methodology.

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