Topic: Nick Bryant

Kirby Sommers discusses allegations that author Hunter S. Thompson was involved in the production of snuff films, as claimed by Franklin survivor Paul Bonassi. A handwritten note from Thompson is presented, in which he mentions a film made with Jack Nicholson and warns of the dangers of the subject. Thompson is characterized not as a counterculture rebel, but as a facilitator for dark elite circles who openly wrote about child abduction in his book Kingdom of Fear.

The host reflects on the interview, mentioning additional topics covered in the subscriber-only portion, such as the Jesuits and Johnny Depp. He addresses the friction between different researchers, specifically Kirby Sommers' criticisms of Whitney Webb and Nick Bryant. The host advocates for a neutral stance, suggesting that while "limited hangouts" are a concern, any exposure of systemic corruption is valuable for public awareness.

Carlwood praises the success of independent creators on Patreon and mentions the impact of guests like Nick Bryant. He announces several upcoming THC listener meetups in cities including Raleigh, Vancouver, St. Paul, and Riverside. He also expresses interest in attending the Tesla Tech conference in Albuquerque to meet Bob Greenier.

A review of the previous episode featuring researcher Nick Bryant notes a mixed listener response to the topic of Watergate. The host defends the "Call Girl Theory" as a more plausible explanation for the scandal than the conventional narrative and highlights the second-hour discussion regarding Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein. The segment concludes with a rating of 4.5 out of 10, which the host interprets as a high mark for a potentially dry historical subject.

Investigative journalist Nick Bryant returns to discuss his career covering sexual abuse scandals, blackmail, and child trafficking. The conversation introduces Bryant's new book, *The Truth About Watergate: A Tale of Extraordinary Lies & Liars*, which explores a hidden narrative beneath the sanitized historical account of the 1972 scandal. Bryant's previous work on the Finders cult and the Franklin scandal is highlighted as foundational to his research into power-broker networks.

The episode concludes with a calendar of upcoming "Higher Side Meetups" in cities including Raleigh, Palm Bay, and Pasadena. The host encourages listeners to visit highersidemeetups.com to RSVP or create their own events. Final praise is given to Nick Bryant's investigative work, and the show closes with the standard theme music detailing the "families of finance."

Patterns of protection and trafficking are identified in the cases of Charles Manson, Marc Dutroux, and the Franklin Scandal. Journalist Nick Bryant's work on the Franklin case is highlighted as a credible source despite negative characterizations on platforms like Wikipedia. The segment argues that these "blips" of exposure are often hand-waved away by the public as "Satanic Panic" to avoid confronting the reality of organized networks.

Journalist Nick Bryant returns to discuss his extensive research into elite sexual blackmail networks and child trafficking. The conversation highlights Bryant's work on The Franklin Scandal and his role in publishing Jeffrey Epstein's little black book in 2012.

The interview concludes with a final plea for listeners to take five minutes to sign the petition. Bryant reiterates that William Barr's track record makes him unfit to be the highest law enforcement officer in the country, while the host praises Bryant's dedication to justice.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces a bonus episode featuring journalist Nick Bryant, who spent years investigating a widespread network of child trafficking and pedophilia. The discussion focuses on the Franklin Scandal, a case involving high-ranking politicians and government officials that was allegedly suppressed to protect those in power. Despite facing significant health challenges, Bryant joins the program to discuss his meticulous research and the lack of prosecutions in the case.

Journalist Nick Bryant describes the harassment and death threats he faced while investigating the Franklin case in Nebraska, including an incident where his rental car was dismantled by police. Bryant took the significant legal risk of publishing sealed grand jury transcripts in his book to prove the corruption of the proceedings. He suggests that authorities have avoided arresting him for this illegal act to prevent drawing renewed public attention to the scandal.