In the first half, author and military historian William R. Forstchen discussed the potential threats posed by electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks and solar flares, the possibility of America building a protective "Golden Dome," and the current geopolitical landscape. Known for his novel "One Second After," he provided a stark overview of EMPs-- an electromagnetic pulse weapon (such as a small atomic bomb) that can disrupt or damage electronic equipment. "The worst case attack would be three such weapons over Eastern, Central, and Western United States, 200 miles above the earth," he detailed. "When the weapon blows, it sets up an electrostatic discharge, and a gamma ray discharged from the explosion...literally, one second after this, the country goes dark."
Forstchen also described solar flares, or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), as a constant threat, stating, "Once in a while, a CME will cut loose and come straight at us." He referenced the Carrington Event of 1859, which caused significant damage to telegraph systems, warning that a similar event today could be disastrous given our reliance on technology.
The conversation shifted to defense strategies, particularly President Trump's proposal for a "Golden Dome" missile defense system, which Forstchen supports as a necessary strategic defense against EMP threats. He stated, "Golden Dome is designed to hit enemy missiles long before they hit over the United States," somewhat akin to Israel's Iron Dome system, and is estimated to cost around $25 billion over 10 years. He touched on global issues, including North Korea's current restraint, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Forstchen also expressed excitement about the upcoming film adaptation of his book "One Second After," which will be shot in Bulgaria.
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In the latter half, author and near-death experiencer Peg Fields shared her profound experiences with out-of-body phenomena, energy healing, and spirit contact, tracing these abilities back to her childhood. Her journey into massage therapy emerged as a healing vocation, where she instinctively helped clients by connecting with their energy. "I just feel like my heart and my being reaches out to the other person," she explained. Fields emphasized the importance of addressing not just physical ailments but also the energetic and spiritual aspects of healing.
One poignant story involved a client haunted by a spirit named Harold for three years, leading to what Fields described as a "deletion" or "transformation" that ultimately freed the woman from her distress. She also detailed an encounter with a skeptical man at her book signing, who ended up deeply moved when she connected him with a deceased relative. She recalled, "I said, 'Did she have a head injury?' He nodded yes, and Fields saw a vision of the girl being propelled out of a car in a fatal accident when she was a teenager. "She's asking where her blanket is," she told him, and he broke down crying. The man revealed that his mother had made the girl a pink blanket that was kept safe in the attic all these years.
Her interactions with spirits haven't been without challenges. Fields described a harrowing experience with a stuck soul, a kind of "drunk spirit" that attached itself to her during a visit to Sedona, where she stumbled through the woods, yelling "Get off!" She emphasized the importance of understanding that not all spirits have our best interests at heart, noting, "There are parasitic entities that can attach to a person." During the last hour, she offered guidance for listeners, including medical readings.
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein, Mike Bara