Shows From August 2006

Immigration Crisis

In the middle two hours, author, columnist, and television commentator Pat Buchanan discussed his new book State of Emergency, which deals with the immigration crisis. We're raised on the myth that the U.S. is a nation of immigrants-- but it is much... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Pat Buchanan, Linda Moulton Howe

Vintage Psychical Studies

Science journalist Deborah Blum discussed her new book Ghost Hunters which deals with psychical studies that took place at the turn of the 20th century. She focused on the work of three prominent academics of that time period--- William James, the founder... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Deborah Blum

Ripley's Believe it or Not

Ripley Entertainment Communications VP Tim O'Brien spoke about the life of Robert L. Ripley, the originator of Ripley's Believe it or Not, during the middle two hours of the show. In 1918, while doing sports illustrations for the New York Globe, Ripley... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Tim O'Brien, Ryan Mauro

Student Pressures

Journalist Alexandra Robbins returned for a discussion about her new book, The Overachievers, a narrative that documents the stress and pressures placed on a group of high school students. Education has become a race to get ahead, and to succeed at all... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Alexandra Robbins, Charles Bosworth

Encounters with Grays

Whitley Strieber discussed his encounters with the 'Visitors' which he mined for his new book The Grays. His experiences strongly suggest to him that the visitors are coming to us from another dimension rather than somewhere out in the stars, or if they... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Whitley Strieber

Slipping Into Other Dimensions

Due to illness, psychiatrist Dr. Rick Strassman was only able to appear for a short time during the second hour. Strassman may return to the show at a future date to continue his discussion on the powerful psychedelic drug, DMT, as well as chemically-induced... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Dr. Rick Strassman

Fear of Sleeping

During Open Lines George offered a 'somniphobia' hotline for callers who fear going to bed or falling asleep. Lyle said he gets only one or two hours of sleep a night due to nightmares he's been having about a post-apocalyptic America. In his dreams,... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Galeeshea Mikael, Raheem Kadash

Alien Experiences

Author Whitley Strieber discussed his experiences with alien entities, some of which were incorporated into his new novel The Grays. By making the book fiction he was able to present material he believes to be true, yet did not have the documentation... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Whitley Strieber, Anne Strieber, Phil Plait

Charting the Future

Futurist Paul Guercio of the Merlin Project returned to share forecasts for world events and people. Using a computer software program, The Merlin Project captures in a graphical form, "the hills and valleys" of a person or places' future based on a... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Paul Guercio, Joshua B. Swigart, Robert L. Hyde, John Zaffis

Planet Theories & Mars

Research astronomer Tom Van Flandern discussed his exploded planets hypothesis, Big Bang theories, Mars artifacts, and the proposed changes in descriptions of our planetary line up. The definition of a planet is somewhat arbitrary he pointed out in... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Tom VanFlandern, Richard C. Hoagland, Andre Eggelletion

Past & Future Life Therapy

Psychiatrist Dr. Brian Weiss returned for a discussion about past & future lives, and the validity of past life therapy. Such therapy has been helpful in healing people from phobias and even medical illnesses. In one case, a woman's cancer went into spontaneous... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Brian L. Weiss, Robert Spencer

The Meaning of Crop Circles

Crop circle researcher Freddy Silva shared evidence, analysis, and experiences related to the mysterious geometric patterns found in fields. At this point, only about 20% of the circles are produced by natural means, he reported. The creation of the... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Freddy Silva

Non-Human Apparitions

Paranormal investigator and author Joshua P. Warren discussed his latest work on non-human apparitions, including inanimate objects (ghost ships), aliens and pet spirits. He said reports of "phantimals," or animal ghosts, are extremely common. They usually... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Joshua P. Warren

Convincing Stories

During Open Lines, George played the role of skeptic and offered a 'Convince Me' hotline for callers who thought they could persuade him that their stories were true. One caller attempted to convince George in the reality of heaven, but his arguments... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Glynis McCants

A Study of Noise

Prof. of Electrical Engineering at USC, Bart Kosko, discussed the complex relationship humans have to noise, which he explores in his new book. His interest in this subject evolved out of his work with Fuzzy Logic, and he found that noise overlapped... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Bart Kosko, Major Ed Dames

Transgenics, Stargates & Aliens

Researcher Tom Horn returned to discuss such topics as transgenics, stargates and alien abduction. He has found a "universal mythos" that stretches as far back as the Sumerians and continues with the "ufonauts" of today-- and that is the idea that gods... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Tom Horn, Charles Bosworth

Ancient Texts & Discoveries

Historian Glenn Kimball discussed various topics related to ancient texts, Jesus, the Middle East and pyramids. He claimed that Jesus was actually a stone mason rather than a carpenter and that he traveled to America before the crucifixion. "We've lost... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Glenn Kimball

Mind Parasites

Philosopher and paranormal investigator Jonathan Zap presented the concept that "mind parasites" (a term first coined in a sci-fi novel by Colin Wilson) could be feeding off the energy of humans and instigating their baser instincts. There are more... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Jonathan Zap, Alex Grey, Richard C. Hoagland, Phil Plait

Nanotech's Dark Side

Aerospace and defense systems developer Sir Charles Shults revealed the positive and negative sides to nanotechnology, as well as the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Nanotechnology offers the ability to manipulate... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Charles Shults, Robert Bigelow

The Growing Earth

Art chatted with comic book legend Neal Adams about his research on a new model for the Universe and his theory that the Earth is growing. According to Adams, our planet was once only a quarter of its current size, with continents covering most of the... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Neal Adams

Security-Related Issues

During the first hour, Ian Punnett talked with author and consultant Andrew Colarik about national security issues in light of recent terrorist threats. Colarik said current airport safety measures, which are "geared to make us feel safer" and to be politically... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Open Lines, Andrew Colarik

Roots of Terrorism

A former member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Walid Shoebat, shared how he came to be an advocate for the Jewish people. As a youth he witnessed Israel's victorious Six Day War while living in Jericho, and after that time a pervasive... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Walid Shoebat, Peter Lance

Terror Alert & Full Moon Open Lines

First hour guest, intelligence expert Douglas Hagmann discussed 11 missing Egyptian students, who were due to report to Montana State University, but did not. Three have been apprehended but eight are still missing. He commented that we may be entering... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Douglas Hagmann, Juan Cabana

Facets of Mind Control

Author and researcher Dr. Nick Begich returned for a discussion on such topics as mind control, sound technologies, and Project HAARP. Bernard Eastlund, the inventor of HAARP's technology, told him that HAARP could potentially be used to create ozone,... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Nick Begich, Jerome Corsi

Atlantis Discoveries

Explorer and researcher Robert Sarmast discussed discoveries of underwater structures off Cyprus which he believes are the remnants of Atlantis. Sonar data from the area has provided over 50 matches to Plato's descriptions of Atlantis, he said. Especially... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Robert Sarmast

Space & Middle East

Multi disciplinary scientist Howard Bloom spoke about his new involvement with the space community as well as the state of NASA. He also shared his views on the Middle East, suggesting that the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict is a proxy war for Iran,... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Howard Bloom

Internet & Privacy Issues

Art Bell welcomed technology expert Lauren Weinstein, who discussed a variety of Internet- and privacy-related issues. He called censorship of pornographic and other objectionable material on the Internet a "slippery slope" that could easily "spin out... more >>
Host: Art Bell
Guest(s): Lauren Weinstein

Reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe

During the first half of the show, psychiatrist Dr. Adrian Finkelstein and pop singer Sherrie Lea Laird discussed their belief that Laird is the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe. Finkelstein said he became convinced Laird once existed as Monroe... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Adrian Finkelstein, Sherrie Lea Laird

Ancient Human Origins

Author and researcher Michael Cremo discussed the evidence for "extreme human antiquity." Texts in ancient Sanskrit described previous civilizations that had high technology and he said he's found similar material across a number of ancient cultures.... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Michael Cremo, Stan Deyo

Predictions, Picks & Remote Viewing

Intuitive consultant Sean David Morton returned to share his latest forecast and check in on his past predictions. He spoke at length about the date of August 3rd, 2006 as possibly being a trigger point for the beginning of World War III. The words 'Jerusalem,'... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Sean David Morton

Dreams & Nightmares

Craig Webb of the Dreams Foundation discussed various types of dreams as well as nightmares. His interest in the subject was sparked after he nearly drowned on a rafting trip, and he began experiencing intense dream recall. Often with nightmares and recurring... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Craig Webb, Seth Shostak