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In today's episode, host Alex Sachon interviews journalist/substacker Riley Waggaman. They discuss the cynicial nihilism at the heart of the Russian-Ukraine War, which Riley lives in the vicinity of. He's plugged in to the dissident journalistic community in Russia and we discuss what these Russian voices are saying about disturbing escalatory trends in the ongoing war. Riley's Substack: https://edwardslavsquat.substack.com Alex's Substack: https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com See also: https://www.alexsachon.com and https://salomonshouse.org

In this documentary, philosopher Alexander Sachon unpacks the thesis of his 2025 book, THE COMING WORLD NATION, which argues that cosmic factors are driving mankind toward a major transformation point - one that is set to transform world civilization in the direction of global government, technocracy, and breakthrough technology. Sachon argues that in order to meet the immense challenge that the present moment confronts us with, we must revitalize the lost wisdom traditions of the past and elevate philosophy to its rightful place as the guiding light of human society. 0:00 Introduction to Alex's book The Coming World Nation1:52 Atlantis and the Origin of Empire4:02 The Rise of American Empire8:00 The Secret History of WWII11:42 The Birth of the Technocratic Superstate16:02 The Politics of Etheric Energy19:46 The Concealed Priesthood23:01 The Death and Rebirth of Civilization28:23 ConclusionAlexander Sachon’s website: https://alexsachon.com/Buy TCWN on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01utZXRvSalomon’s House website: https://salomonshouse.orgThank you to Cal Callahan, Aubrey Marcus, and Luke Storey for the source footage. To watch the full episodes of the various interviews with Alex that are featured in this documentary, please see their respective podcasts.

This documentary examines the life and teachings of Manly P. Hall, the most significant philosopher and spiritual teacher of the 20th century.Hall was a scholar of ancient civilizations and a lecturer who emerged almost fully-formed as a Plato-like sage in Los Angeles in the early 1920s. It still defies explanation how he published perhaps the greatest work of philosophical scholarship in modern history, The Secret Teachings of All Ages (1928), at the ripe young age of 27. There was something more to the man than him being merely a prodigy or genius - an Inner Light shone brightly out through him, and it was this Inner Light that gave Manly Hall his unmistakable greatness. In this documentary by philosopher Alexander Sachon, author of “Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy” (2023), the viewer tracks Hall’s rise as a teacher, while also examining the central ideas at the heart of the system of philosophy he taught with unvarying precision over his lengthy 70-year career. The video also explores Hall’s deep connection to the institution of the Mystery Schools, as well as to the Scottish Rite branch of Freemasonry. Most importantly, it features over 30-minutes of rare archival footage of Hall lecturing during the last year or so of his life. In this footage, Hall lays out his conclusions about what the essential meaning of Life is and what mankind’s place in the Universe ultimately amounts to. Whether you’re new to esoteric philosophy or a longtime student of Manly Hall’s work, this deep dive into the life of the Maestro is essential viewing. Table of Contents:00:00 An Introduction to Manly P. Hall (ft. Alex Sachon and Mitch Horowitz)06:52 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 113:56 The Principle of Unity (ft. Alex Sachon)15:22 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 219:27 Ambassador of the Mystery Schools (ft. Alex Sachon and Peter Dawkins)22:49 “Success is the Accomplishment of the Necessary” (1989) | Clip26:43 The Mystic Philosopher (ft. Alex Sachon)28:37 “Victory of the Soul Over Circumstance” (1990) | Clip36:09 Personal Testimonies (ft. Peter Dawkins, Ronnie Pontiac, and Stephan Hoeller)41:13 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 3If you enjoy this documentary, check out Alex's Substack for the full archive of Alex Sachon’s other MPH material, which includes links t books, podcasts, and other documentaries that Alex has published on Hall over the years: http://thewisdomtradition.substack.comAlex’s website: http://www.alexsachon.comSee also Alex’s philosophical non-profit Salomon’s House, which this documentary is being released in conjunction with: http://www.salomonshouse.org🔗 CREDITS:• Luke Storey’s Life Stylist Podcast• Killah Priest’s Podcraft Podcast:• Ronnie Pontiac• Peter Dawkins• Mitch Horowitz• Alexander Sachon• Stephan Hoeller

This documentary examines the life and teachings of Manly P. Hall, the most significant philosophical teacher of the 20th century and the most underrated historical figure of modern times. Hall was a philosophic scholar and lecturer who emerged almost fully-formed as a Plato-like sage in Los Angeles in the early 1920s. Still, it defies explanation how published perhaps the greatest work of philosophical scholarship in modern history, The Secret Teachings of All Ages (1928), at the ripe young age of 27. There was something more to the man than him being merely a prodigy or genius - an Inner Light shone brightly out through him, and it was this Inner Light that gave Manly Hall his unmistakable greatness. In this documentary by philosopher Alexander Sachon, author of “Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy” (2023), the viewer tracks Hall’s rise as a teacher, while also examining the central ideas at the heart of the system of philosophy he taught with unvarying precision over his lengthy 70-year career. The video also explores Hall’s deep connection to the institution of the Mystery Schools, as well as to the Scottish Rite branch of Freemasonry. Most importantly, it features over 30-minutes of rare archival footage of Hall lecturing during the last year or so of his life. In this footage, Hall lays out his conclusions about what the essential meaning of Life is and what mankind’s place in the Universe ultimately amounts to. Whether you’re new to esoteric philosophy or a longtime student of Manly Hall’s work, this deep dive into the life of the Maestro is essential viewing. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 An Introduction to Manly P. Hall (ft. Alex Sachon and Mitch Horowitz) 06:52 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 1 13:56 The Principle of Unity (ft. Alex Sachon) 15:22 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 2 19:27 Ambassador of the Mystery Schools (ft. Alex Sachon and Peter Dawkins) 22:49 “Success is the Accomplishment of the Necessary” (1989) | Clip 26:43 The Mystic Philosopher (ft. Alex Sachon) 28:37 “Victory of the Soul Over Circumstance” (1990) | Clip 36:09 Personal Testimonies (ft. Peter Dawkins, Ronnie Pontiac, and Stephan Hoeller) 41:13 “The Search for the Essential Meaning of Life” (1989) | Clip 3 NOTES: If you enjoy this documentary, check out this Substack page for the full archive of Alex Sachon’s other Manly P. Hall material, which includes links to his books, podcasts, and other documentaries that Alex has published on Hall over the years.Alex’s website: www.alexsachon.comSee also Alex’s philosophical non-profit Salomon’s House, which this documentary is being released in conjunction with: www.salomonshouse.org CREDITS: Luke Storey’s The Life Stylist Podcast: lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcastKillah Priest’s Podcraft Podcast: kppodcraft.com (Official artist portal: killahpriest.tv)Ronnie Pontiac: linktr.ee/ronniepontiacPeter Dawkins: peterdawkins.com (Zoence Academy: zoence.co.uk | Francis Bacon Research Trust: fbrt.org.uk)Mitch Horowitz: mitchhorowitz.comAlexander Sachon: alexsachon.com (Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com)Stephan Hoeller (The Gnostic Society): gnosis.orgPassing the Lamp: A Memorial Video on the Life of Manly P. Hall (VHS)For music credits, see the YouTube or Substack page for this video.

In this 30-minute documentary, philosopher Alexander Sachon unpacks the thesis of his 2025 book, THE COMING WORLD NATION, which argues that cosmic factors are driving mankind toward a major transformation point - one that is set to reconfigure world civilization in the direction of global government, technocracy, and breakthrough technology. Sachon argues that in order to meet the immense challenge that the present moment confronts us with, we must revitalize the lost wisdom traditions of the past and elevate philosophy to its rightful place as the guiding light of human society. Buy TCWN on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6rn7Ccg Alexander Sachon's website: https://alexsachon.com/ Salomon's House website: https://salomonshouse.org/ Alex's Substack: https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com Thank you to Cal Callahan, Aubrey Marcus, and Luke Storey for the source footage. For the full episodes of the various interviews with Alex that are featured in this documentary, please see their respective podcasts.

In this episode, host Alex Sachon is joined by Dr. Anthony James Hall, Professor Emeritus of Globalization Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. They discuss the new Trump-Iran Peace Agreement, with both agreeing that the prospects for peace in the Middle East remain grim so long as the Zionist faction remains in place. Visit Dr. Hall's Substack: https://anthonyjhall.substack.comTable of Contents:0:00 The Iran Peace Agreement1:23 Greater Israel or Bust1:51 Introducing Professor Anthony Hall7:11 The Peace Agreement — A Closer Look11:44 US-Israel Integration & Zionist Influence13:09 Inside Israel Today15:57 Energy Crisis & the Great Reset

In this wide-ranging conversation, researcher and author Jacob Nordangård joins Alex Sachon to unpack how technocracy is emerging as the dominant underlying trend behind the major geopolitical events taking place today — from the Iran War, to the energy crisis, to the rise of technocracy, to forced mass migration, to the revelation of the long-hidden UFO mystery. Drawing on his books Temple of Solomon, Rockefeller: Controlling the Game, and The Global Coup d'etat, Jacob traces how elite networks have been orchestrating these crises for decades — and where it's all heading. Jacob's books & website: https://jacobnordangard.seJacob's Substack: https://drjacobnordangard.substack.com/Alex's website: https://www.alexsachon.com/Table of Contents0:00 Introduction & Background1:08 Iran War & Third Temple4:39 Temple of Solomon Book & Occult Networks9:40 Transhumanism & Elite Networks12:43 Armageddon Archetype Across Ideologies14:28 Energy Crisis & Geopolitical Restructuring16:40 Global Technates & New World Order18:51 Multipolar World & Technocratic Branches25:03 Forced Immigration & Surveillance State35:29 Eugenics, Depopulation & mRNA41:06 Climate Change & Rockefeller Origins45:11 Rockefellers vs. Rothschilds49:47 UFO Phenomenon & Hidden Technology58:44 Closing & Guest ResourcesTopics covered: Iran War, Third Temple, Zionism, Bible prophecy, Theosophy, transhumanism, Club of Rome, Club of Budapest, Ervin Laszlo, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, technocracy, multipolar world order, BRICS, Technates, COVID lockstep, forced migration, biometric surveillance, eugenics, mRNA, climate change origins, Kissinger, Rothschilds, UFO disclosure, Tesla, ether physics, global government

This is an excerpt from the Killah Priest podcast, featuring Alex Sachon and Mitch Horowitz, where Manly P. Hall’s life, career, and teachings are discussed. The conversation covers Hall’s biography, his early lecturing to high-degree Freemasons, the PRS archive in LA, and the idea of enduring mystery schools tied to inner consciousness and a unified tradition behind world philosophies.00:00 Intro and Clip Setup01:03 Hall Early Genius05:16 Masonry Mystery06:58 Origins and Early Life09:40 Publishing Secret Teachings12:13 Where to Start Reading15:19 Beyond the Western Canon17:04 Mystery Schools Today19:15 One Tradition, One Truth

In this extended clip, taken from a recent interview on the Aubrey Marcus podcast, I unpack my grand theory about the origin, mechanics, and destiny of the American Empire. I develop the full framework of this theory in my 2025 book "The Coming World Nation." Copies are available on Amazon. See my website for a link:www.alexsachon.com

Is the Iran War a pre-planned controlled demolition of the failing Petrodollar system — and the engineered launch of Phase 2 of the Great Reset? In this episode, Alex Sachon expands on his Substack article exploring the geopolitical, financial, and historical forces driving the current conflict. Drawing on the work of F. William Engdahl and others, Alex traces the arc from the Bretton Woods collapse and the 1973 oil shock to today's Iran War — arguing that the same imperial playbook is being run again, this time to transition the world out of the Petrodollar era and into a new technocratic global order. Topics covered include the role of Zionism as a US imperial asset, the engineered 1979 Iranian Revolution, the deep state's relationship with the Trump administration, and what the Great Reset really signifies for the future of Israel, the NeoCons, and the American Empire itself. 🎙️ Wisdom Tradition Podcast | Alex Sachon📖 Full article on Substack: ⁠thewisdomtradition.substack.com⁠ Chapters 0:00 Introduction & Overview 3:58 Background Context: The Petrodollar on the Brink 6:20 How the Iran War Was Engineered 14:48 Reconsidering the Iran War & the Zionism Factor 16:11 Historical Context: The 1973 Oil Shock & Birth of the Petrodollar 26:45 The 1979 Iranian Revolution & the Iran-Iraq War 31:40 Conclusion: The End of the Petrodollar & Rise of the Great Reset

In this episode I offer my initial assessment of the Us/Israel-Iran War. My tentative conclusion: that this conflict is designed to bring about the next phase of the Great Reset. See my Substack article for the full write-up: thewisdomtradition.substack.com Table of Contents: The Armageddon Archetype & Collective Unconscious (0:00 - 17:34) How archetypal forces are activating across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic factionsThe Great Year cycle and karmic connections to AtlantisU.S. Imperial Strategy & the War's True Purpose (17:34 - 30:44) Evidence this war was planned far in advanceHow the Greater Israel project may be an asset for controlled demolitionTrump's psychological manipulation and role in the planThe Great Reset Connection (30:44 - 36:49) Petrodollar system dismantling as phase two of the Great ResetLinks between COVID agenda (neoliberal) and Iran War (neocon)The role of forced migration and domestic destabilizationGeopolitical Context & Financial Implications (36:49 - 38:08) America's precarious imperial position and the need for a "big move"How cascading global crises affect Europe, Russia, and ChinaEnergy security and the Strait of Hormuz chokepointParallel Trends & Unknown Factors (38:08 - 43:52) The Epstein revelations and global class consciousnessUFO disclosure and the technocratic superstateThe shift from petroleum to etheric energy paradigmsThe Al-Aqsa Mosque as potential trigger for global holy warExpect the unexpected: nuclear risks and infrastructure collapseNavigating the activation of archetypal forces in our response

In today’s episode we begin a six-part series that investigates the topic of astrology, which features me reading aloud and commenting upon a 6-chapter manuscript that Hall published in 1971 called The Philosophy of Astrology. This series follows the theme of our previous episodes in the “Monday P. Hall Mondays” series, which also considered the topic of astrology, viewing it from various angles. (Note: I’m now keeping a list of the Manly Hall Mondays episodes here).  In this episode, we look at chapter one from Hall’s booklet, which is titled “Esoteric Astrology as a Philosophy Which Sets Forth Intellectual and Moral Relations.” Basically, it introduces the fundamentals of how esoteric philosophy approaches the subject of astrology. In his teachings, Hall emphasizes Ptolemy’s geocentric mandala of the solar system as a visual metaphor of astrology’s core symbolism, with the image’s various components pertaining to the fundamental principles involved in (Western) astrological analysis. As we go through this chapter (and the series as a whole), keep this diagram handy as a reference tool.  Note: This episode I am sharing openly on the podcast, but the rest of the episodes in this series will be part of my Manly Hall Mondays series for paid subscribers. Thanks for your support! Table of Contents 1. Introduction & Overview (0:00 - 2:45) Welcome and introduction to the Manly P. Hall series on the philosophy of astrology, explaining the booklet being discussed and its importance. 2. The Ancient Sciences & Esoteric Tradition (2:45 - 12:00) Discussion of the five great ancient sciences (astrology, medicine, mathematics, music, architecture), their origins, and how they were protected by mystery schools before becoming profaned. 3. Geocentric vs. Heliocentric Systems (12:00 - 15:00) Explanation of why the geocentric model is used in esoteric astrology—not as a physical diagram but as a psychological/spiritual mandala representing the “world” (complete nature of creation). 4. The Three-Part Structure: Spirit, Soul, Body (15:00 - 30:00) Deep dive into the Ptolemaic geocentric model showing three zodiacs (Prima Mobile, intellectual sphere, firmament), seven planetary orbits, and four elements—representing how spiritual energy flows from stars through planets into matter. 5. Symbolism & Sacred Numbers (30:00 - 34:47) Exploration of how this cosmic structure appears in various religious traditions (Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam) and the significance of sacred numbers (7, 10, 12, 13) in the planetary system. Tabled of Contents: 1. Introduction & Overview (0:00 - 2:45) 2. The Ancient Sciences & Esoteric Tradition (2:45 - 12:00) 3. Geocentric vs. Heliocentric Systems (12:00 - 15:00) 4. The Three-Part Structure: Spirit, Soul, Body (15:00 - 30:00) 5. Symbolism & Sacred Numbers (30:00 - 34:47)

I’m happy to share with you my recent interview with Dr. Mark Skidmore, an economics professor at Michigan State University who worked with Catherine Austin Fitts to investigate industrial-scale fraud taking place within the books of two massive federal agencies: the Department of Defense and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. They discovered TRILLIONS of unaccounted transactions, suggesting not only massive fraud but, at this scale, most likely also the existence of a secret parallel financial system, which finances the buildout of a massive underground complex of black projects.  Upon the publication of their research, the federal government responded by implementing a new accounting rule that now exempts federal agencies from disclosing sensitive financial transactions - a move that has rendered the US financial system completely non-transparent and unaccountable (and therefore, undemocratic) Table of Contents: 00:00 How Alex started investigating the topic of the Missing Trillions 08:16 How Dr. Skidmore began researching the Missing Trillions and what he and Fitts discovered 31:42 A discussion of the implications of the Missing Trillions 34:49 How do they Missing Trillions interface with the UFO issue? 44:59 Was Nazi Germany’s secret weapons think tank (“The Kammlerstab”) the prototype for what was later built in America? 47:51 Covid Retrospective

*Note: there was some static in the recording. After a few minutes it mostly fades away, but pops up occasionally in other parts. I put a filter on the audio to help ameliorate some of the effects.* Today I’m launching a new series called “Manly Hall Mondays”, which I plan to make a weekly series on my podcast/Substack over the next year.  In each episode, I’ll do a reading of an article or book chapter (or occasionally a breakdown of a recorded lecture) drawn from Manly Hall’s momentous corpus of teachings.  This weekly series will be predominately hosted on my Substack (thewisdomtradition.substack.com) for paid subscribers ($7/mo), but one episode per month I will make available on my public-facing podcast.  In the first episode I read-through an article of Hall’s on the subject of astrology, titled The Star Lore of Babylon. It covers the essentials of the philosophy of astrology and also provides an excellent introduction to the topic of Astro-Theology, which posits that the great religious myths and legends of world history are all based on astrological symbolism. www.alexsachon.com * Also, I have a sale going on at my e-store, with books and merch discounted: thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.com

In today’s episode we conclude our read-through of Ch. 6 from my book The Coming World Nation, which is titled “Technocracy: Government in the Scientific Age.” The final two sections from the chapter we’ll be covering are called “Technocracy’s Hub-and-Spoke Model” and “The International Rules-Based Order.” The former discusses the idea that technocracy must be centered around a think tank governance structure, while the latter discusses how the IRBO has long served as a primary focal point of the technocratic revolution.  Also, I’m launching a fundraiser/sale at my online store. Hats, Shirts, and Books are all on sale, plus a new shirt featuring psychologists Carl Jung and Stanislav Grof. Please consider buying something to support my work! Table of Contents 00:00 – Introduction 07:00 – Announcements & Store Sale 08:47 – The Hub and Spoke Model of Technocracy 30:14 – The International Rules-Based Order 40:47 – Conclusion & What’s Next