Topic: Nation State

Nation State comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2013 to September 2025.

February 2013 September 2025

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Chris Knowles | XF-ULTRA, Conspiracy Culture, & Anne Heche
• 0:00 - 3:08

Chris Knowles | XF-ULTRA, Conspiracy Culture, & Anne Heche

X-Files Legacy, Chris Knowles and XF Ultra Book

Chris Knowles returns to discuss his new book, XF Ultra: The X-Files Conspiracy Culture and the National Security State. The work serves as an unsanctioned deep dive into the 13-year run of the iconic television series, which premiered on September 10, 1993. The text explores how the show weaved together themes of secret cabals, alien invasions, and mind control while drawing from real-world events.

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
• 9:20 - 13:20

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings

Presidential Confirmation as the Standard for Disclosure

Stephen Bassett defines "Capital D Disclosure" as the formal confirmation of an extraterrestrial presence by a head of state, specifically the President of the United States. He asserts that testimony from pilots or astronauts is insufficient to end the "truth embargo" that has existed since 1947. The discussion touches on how the Epstein scandal involves key political figures, potentially serving as a distraction or a complication for the executive branch in the disclosure process.

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John Kirwin | The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide & Advice For Persecuted Truthers
• 20:27 - 23:27

John Kirwin | The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide & Advice For Persecuted Truthers

Happy Dad Persona, Social Friction and Globalist Entities

John Kirwin describes his failed attempt to maintain a "Happy Dad" persona by avoiding controversial topics at the dinner table. He lists various entities he views as part of a wicked power structure, including the IMF, World Bank, and the Committee of 300. The segment highlights the friction between a "truther" who sees a burning building and a "normie" who just wants to play basketball and live a quiet life.

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem
• 7:12 - 10:26

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem

Nationalism, Globalist Institutions, Community Identity

The conversation addresses why "nationalism" has become a pejorative term in the 20th century, often blamed by establishment figures for world wars. Raw Egg Nationalist argues that transnational projects like the EU and UN seek to strip people of power by destroying national identities. He defines nationalism simply as the human need for stable community belonging and a common identity.

David H. Price | American Surveillance State, Dual Use Anthropology, & The Restrict Act
• 0:07 - 4:19

David H. Price | American Surveillance State, Dual Use Anthropology, & The Restrict Act

David H. Price, Anthropology and the National Security State

Host Greg Carlwood introduces David H. Price, a professor of anthropology at St. Martin's University. Price has spent decades researching the intersection of academic anthropology and U.S. intelligence agencies. The discussion focuses on his books, including "Anthropological Intelligence" and his latest release, "American Surveillance State," which examines how the government monitors dissent.

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Chris Knowles | Cults of State, Pop Culture Rituals, & The Final Hurdle
• 2:49 - 8:16

Chris Knowles | Cults of State, Pop Culture Rituals, & The Final Hurdle

National Security State, Cults, and Ancient Roman Parallels

Chris Knowles describes the United States as a totalizing national security state controlled by the military-industrial complex. He argues that the media is filled with former CIA and FBI agents who act as modern-day culture shapers similar to the ancient Roman Praetorian Guard. Knowles posits that the national security apparatus is inextricably linked to cults, sex, and ritualism, which are embedded within the power structure.

Richard Dolan | Global Totalitarianism, Technocracy, & The Alien Agendas
• 1:38 - 5:14

Richard Dolan | Global Totalitarianism, Technocracy, & The Alien Agendas

Richard Dolan, UFO Historian and National Security State Critic

Host Greg Carlwood introduces returning guest Richard Dolan, a prominent historian and author specializing in the UFO-UAP phenomenon and the national security state. The discussion frames the recent shift in government and media transparency regarding UFOs as a potential narrative seeding by "The Big Machine." Dolan’s recent work, including the book Alien Agendas and documentaries like The Observers and Secret Space UFO, is highlighted as essential for understanding the intersection of technology and the alien archetype.

Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State
• 2:33 - 5:28

Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State

Richard Dolan Introduction and UFO History Overview

Richard Dolan is introduced as a leading researcher and author of works including UFOs for the 21st Century Mind and the UFOs in the National Security State series. The discussion frames the UFO phenomenon as a persistent interaction with humanity documented through ancient texts, Celtic lore, and modern sightings. Dolan's background as a historian and his work on false flag operations for Gaia TV are highlighted as key components of his analytical approach.

Daniele Bolelli | Taoist Philosophy, Rejecting Dogma, & The Warrior’s Path
• 16:12 - 17:45

Daniele Bolelli | Taoist Philosophy, Rejecting Dogma, & The Warrior’s Path

Global Complexity, Media Evolution, Gray Areas

The discussion shifts to how the increasing complexity of a globalized world makes traditional dogmas and the concept of the nation-state less relevant. Daniele Bolelli points to modern television shows like The Blacklist as evidence of a growing public appreciation for moral gray areas and nuanced storytelling. This evolution reflects a move away from the oversimplified "good vs. evil" narratives of the 1950s.

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THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics
• 46:04 - 49:44

THC 45: Kenn Thomas | JFK, UFOs, & Popular Parapolitics

Extraterrestrial Infiltration, Government Secrecy Tactics

The discussion explores how an alien civilization might covertly contact a world leader like Eisenhower without a mass public disclosure. One theory suggests aliens were attracted to Earth by atomic explosions and monitored human bureaucracies to identify key figures. Thomas notes that Reich died in prison still believing Eisenhower was a secret supporter of his work.