# Hour 3: Wildfires & Secret Agendas | 07-17-26

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Podcast: [The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-other-side-of-midnight-with-walter-sterling-2136100)
Published: 2026-07-17T08:23:15+00:00
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## Resource

Walter Sterling navigates a smoke-filled sky to explore the bureaucratic conspiracy theories behind the Canadian wildfires before pivoting to JD Vance’s controversial claim that UFO abductions are actually demonic encounters. The late-night journey takes a historical turn as Walter unearths the lost, technologically advanced empire of Tartaria, questioning if the grand 19th-century World's Fairs were actually a cover-up to erase free energy from the history books. Expect to question reality as Walter exposes the invisible elite who secretly rule America's economy from luxurious summer "cottages." Topping it all off, we get a hilarious reality check on why you should absolutely never bring your parents to a job interview.

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