In Part 1, Stewart starts by talking about the diverse views of Freemasonry, and how influential Freemasonry has been to many other esoteric and occult societies. I also ask Stewart to give his opinions about why Freemasonry is a common target for conspiracy theorists, especially those found within UFO conspiracies. 

PROGRAM NOTES

Stewart's new book, The Green Book of the  Élus Coëns , offers an insight into a masonic society called  The Order of Knight-Mason Elect-Cohens of the Universe, one of the most elite and esoteric groups within masonic societies. The book is an English translation of the grimoire that this group used. Please visit the Lewis Masonic website for more details:

Lewis Masonic - Esoteric > The Green Book of the Élus Coëns

Stewart Clelland's website: Stewart Clelland – Blog | Research Journal | (sjaclelland.com)

Facebook page: Stewart Clelland | Facebook

Michael Barkun's book, A Culture of Conspiracy: A Culture of Conspiracy by Michael Barkun - Paperback - University of California Press (ucpress.edu)

Theme music: Daniel P. Shea

Other music: Stephanie Shea

Thumbnail art: 
'Emblematic chart and Masonic History of Free and Accepted Masons / Ramsey, Millet, Hudson Steam. Lith.' Co. Library of Congress

'Mason and Mystic Symbols on Blue' by Vera Petruk