Shows From August 2008

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License to Kill

Former CIA agent and assassin Roland Haas discussed his life as a spy and how keeping the secret of a double life almost destroyed him. Regarding his days as a government hitman, he said, "I looked at it as the same way a pilot in the service drops a... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Roland Haas
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Dreams & Their Meanings

Ian spoke with professor and dream therapist Rodger Kamenetz about his book, The History of Last Night's Dream, in which he explores the interpretation of dreams from a spiritual perspective. Kamenetz believes "every dream has huge potential to help us... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Rodger Kamenetz, James Chiles
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Stephenville UFO Report

In the first hour and a half, George Knapp welcomed the Director of Research at MUFON, Robert Powell, who shared the results of his analysis into the Stephenville, Texas UFO sightings on January 8, 2008. Powell said he and report co-author Glen Schulze... more >>
Host: George Knapp
Guest(s): Open Lines, Robert Powell
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Honey Bees, Extinctions, & UFOs

Investigative reporter Linda Moulton Howe presented reports on the honey bee disappearance, amphibian extinction, and the UFO phenomenon. Honey bees continue to disappear in huge numbers from the Pacific Coast and England, and it's now a serious more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Linda Moulton Howe, Oliver Williams, Larry Haber
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Past & Future Lives Recalled

Psychiatrist Dr. Brian Weiss discussed his therapeutic work conducting past-life regressions and future-life progressions. Having seen more than 4,000 patients in this context, he's found this approach can help people overcome phobias & psychological... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Brian L. Weiss, Phil Plait
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Transhumanism, Stargates & Watchers

Researcher Tom Horn outlined connections between transhumanism, the 'Watchers,' and stargates. Interestingly, transhumanism, which involves human enhancement through such fields as biotech, appears in ancient texts, he said. Repeatedly, he ran across... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Tom Horn, Loren Coleman
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UFOs: Perceptions & Influences

Co-Founder of the Mindshift Institute, Michael Mannion discussed patterns, perceptions and influences of the UFO/ET phenomenon, which have evolved over time. The "seeding of information" from movies and television has been going on for decades, he said,... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Michael Mannion, Gerald Celente, Charles Ulrich
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Howard Hughes' Will

George Knapp welcomed Melvin Dummar, who has famously claimed that Howard Hughes left him over $150 million. He was joined by former FBI agent and author Gary Magnesen, along with attorneys Stuart Stein and Ron Greening to discuss new evidence... more >>
Host: George Knapp
Guest(s): Melvin Dummar, Stuart L. Stein, Gary Magnesen, Ron Greening

Environmental Health Threats

Nena Baker, author of The Body Toxic, discussed how chemicals in the environment and the foods we eat threaten our health and well-being. Researchers have found a link between obesity and perfluorinated compounds found in Teflon surfaces and... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Nena Baker, Captain Kelly Sweeney

Berg vs. Obama Lawsuit

Filling in for George, Ian Punnett welcomed Philip J. Berg, an attorney and self-professed Hillary Clinton supporter who has filed a lawsuit against Barack Obama, the Democratic National Committee, and several other parties. Berg contends that Sen. Obama... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Philip J. Berg, Open Lines

Antigravity, Von Braun, & Nazi Secrets

In a special 4-hour show, Richard C. Hoagland discussed Wernher von Braun's secret related to anti-gravity technology and space exploration. Researcher Joseph P. Farrell joined in the conversation in the latter half of the program. Hoagland presented... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Richard C. Hoagland, Joseph P. Farrell

Scientific Mysteries

Journalist and author Michael Brooks discussed anomalous aspects of science, which he has chronicled in his book, 13 Things That Don't Make Sense. Among the mysteries he touched on: Science can only account for 4% of the universe. The yet-to-be-completely-understood... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Michael Brooks, David Flynn

Ghosts, UFOs & Anomalies

Investigator Joshua P. Warren returned, sharing his latest research on active paranormal sites, in places such as Puerto Rico. More than ever, he is seeing a relationship between UFOs, ghosts, aliens and cryptids-- and noticing that more than one type... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Joshua P. Warren, Seth Shostak

The Dark Star & Planet X

Author and researcher Andy Lloyd discussed the scientific evidence for a "dark star" which could have a Planet X, or Nibiru (as written about by Zecharia Sitchin) in its orbit. Lloyd suggested that a sub-brown dwarf, which is somewhere between a gas... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Andy Lloyd, Alex Jones, Col. John Alexander

Slovakia Artifact & Marley Woods

UFO researcher Ted Phillips spoke about his investigations into a huge Slovakia artifact (Project Moonshaft) and the Marley Woods sightings. During WW II, Tony Horak said he was hiding in a cave in the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia, and subsequently discovered... more >>
Host: George Knapp
Guest(s): Ted Phillips

Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso

Ian spoke with crime expert Philip Carlo, who shared stories from his research into organized crime and discussed his latest work, Gaspipe: Confessions of a Mafia Boss. Carlo said he grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where he was a neighbor of... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Philip Carlo, Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum

'Bigfoot' Press Conference Update

Researcher Ruben Uriarte appeared briefly at the start of the program to comment on Friday's lackluster 'Bigfoot' news conference (video) held by Matt Whitton, Rick Dyer, and a self-proclaimed Sasquatch hunter. Uriarte was immediately followed by mask... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Loren Coleman, Open Lines

The 4th Reich in America

Journalist and author Jim Marrs discussed his new book The Rise of the Fourth Reich, which posits that Nazi ideology threatens to overtake America. This authoritarian ideology-- that the end justifies the means, is practiced by various secret societies—... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Jim Marrs, James McCanney

Flatwoods UFO Case & Shootdowns

Ufologists Stanton Friedman and Frank Feschino discussed the 'Flatwoods Monster' encounter, which took place on Sept. 12, 1952, during what they believe was the biggest UFO flap in US history. Witnesses said they saw a large oval-shaped craft set down... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Stanton Friedman, Frank Feschino, Joe Kovacs, Katherine Albrecht

The Afterlife & Contact w/the Dead

Author Craig Hogan shared his research into contact with the dead, and the powers of the mind. The human mind exists independently of the brain, he argued, citing remote viewing ability as an example of how the mind can see at a great distance. During... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Craig Hogan, Loren Coleman

Immigration & Overpopulation

Journalist and teacher, Frosty Wooldridge discussed his work campaigning against illegal immigration and the ramifications of adding 100 million people to the U.S. population by 2035. This pending overpopulation in America stems from both legal and illegal... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Frosty Wooldridge, John M. Curtis

Psychology of Disaster

For the first 2˝ hours, journalist Amanda Ripley discussed the psychology of disaster response and her new book, The Unthinkable. When a person encounters a disastrous circumstance they may first react with disbelief or denial, as the brain tries to... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Amanda Ripley

Number Crunching

Yale Law and Business Professor Ian Ayres discussed his book Super Crunchers as well as all the ways data mining and number crunching are affecting our lives today. Private corporations have amassed petabytes* of data about individuals, Ayres explained,... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): Ian Ayres, Galen Cook

'Prank' Calls

During Open Lines, George offered a special topic line for people who have ever played a prank on someone or had a prank played on them. Christina in Dallas said she once snuck into the house of an enemy and placed an incredibly bad smelling Japanese... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Glynis McCants

Alternative Health Special

Author and researcher Christian Wilde reported on alternative approaches to treating heart disease. In the third hour, he was joined by holistic expert Gabriel Cousens, MD, and raw food authority David Wolfe. Wilde noted that turmeric has been shown to... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Christian Wilde, Dr. Gabriel Cousens, David Wolfe, Alex Jones

Secret Societies, Symbolism & the Occult

Researcher of the occult Jordan Maxwell was joined by alternative historian Michael Tsarion for a discussion on secret societies, symbols, and astro-theology. Religion is incorporated into an economic and political movement, Maxwell declared, and the... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Michael Tsarion, Jordan Maxwell, Dr. Paul Moller, Bruce Calkins

Mind Harrasment

Private investigator specializing in electronic counter-measures, Roger Tolces discussed how surveillance and harassment has shifted from hardware to bio-coded directed energy. After viewing secret Russian spy documents, he believes the US is now using... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Roger Tolces

Legend Tripping & Haunted Spots

Paranormal researcher Chad Lewis spoke about the popularity of 'Legend Tripping' where young people seek out locations of paranormal activity as a rite of passage. Legend tripping often involves undertaking some type of dare associated with the haunted... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Chad Lewis, Whitley Strieber, Dr. Roger Leir

Cryptozoology, UFOs and Crop Circles

Researcher Nick Redfern discussed his 2-year transatlantic hunt, investigating Bigfoot, werewolves, lake monsters, Mothman-type creatures, UFOs and crop circles. Bigfoot or 'wildman of the woods' reports date as far back as 1100 AD in Britain. In... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Nick Redfern, Walter L. Wagner

John Lennon

Author of the new book Instamatic Karma, May Pang discussed her dealings with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as well as revealed details of John's UFO sighting. In the first hour, Ian spoke with comic book artist and writer David Mack. more >>
Host: Ian Punnett
Guest(s): May Pang, David Mack

Energy Zappers

During Open Lines, George offered a hotline for callers with stories about 'psychic vampires.' Chad in Birmingham, Alabama recalled when he was a teen and his best friend got pregnant and married a abusive man with the ability to focus his energy-draining... more >>
Host: George Noory
Guest(s): Open Lines, Ed Grimsley, Douglas Hagmann