Walter Sterling features a sprawling narrative that transitions from the relatable embarrassment of renting a dysfunctional tuxedo to heavy speculation regarding the disappearance of a U.S. Major General linked to UFO secrets. Central to the program’s identity is its focus on "underground" news, including claims of elite cannibalism, the "war on truckers," and the mysterious deaths of scientists. Through interviews with guests like Ross Coulthart and Dave Scott, Sterling explores the idea that government transparency is failing, leaving citizens to navigate a world of hidden shadow agendas.