In the first half, author and investigative reporter Steve Ubaney revisited the circumstances surrounding Princess Diana's death, challenging the official narrative and suggesting foul play. He described the official account-- that Diana and Dodi Fayed died in a paparazzi-chased car crash in Paris-- as "the Easter Bunny story," implying it's a fabricated version of events. According to his research, Diana's driver, Henri Paul, was not just a chauffeur but a complex figure involved in intelligence work and leaking information to paparazzi for profit. Ubaney detailed how Diana had been receiving threats, which he linked to her activism against landmines and her involvement with AIDS-affected children-- causes that reportedly angered powerful interests.
Contrary to widespread speculation, Ubaney dismissed the idea that the royal family orchestrated her death, stating they "had everything to lose and nothing to gain" from harming her. Instead, he pointed to broader geopolitical and business interests threatened by Diana's humanitarian work, and hinted at discussions at the Bilderberg conference prior to her death, and the possibilities of a premeditated plan. He revealed that a letter Diana wrote in 1996, predicting her own death, was concealed by legal and police officials for six years.
Ubaney further criticized the investigation, highlighting the suspicious condition of the Mercedes, which was reportedly "stolen and stripped about three months earlier" and then improperly reassembled. He also noted the rapid sanitization of the crash scene and the unusually slow ambulance response. He drew parallels between the handling of Diana's death and other high-profile cases, including Elvis Presley and JFK, emphasizing a pattern of cover-ups and scene tampering. On the subject of Elvis' death, he concluded that it was not a simple overdose but rather a murder orchestrated by those who stood to profit from his demise.
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In the latter half, author and screenwriter Jason Diamond discussed his new science fiction book, "Dire Days," co-written with C.R. Buchanan, and speculated on how humanity might evolve. Their story is set 6,000 years in the future, where humanity has abandoned Earth for a nearby planet, Kepler-442b, only to destroy it as well, forcing a desperate journey to a distant, habitable world on the far side of the universe. The narrative centers on flawed characters like McKayla Mason, a former prisoner given a second chance to join a critical mission for humanity's survival. The dynamic between Mason and Sergeant Major Bentley, a disciplinarian embodying order and survival through obedience, reflects broader tensions about humanity's future and the need for change, he explained.
Diamond cited fear and greed as humanity's most significant obstacles, commenting, "Fear divides us... and greed drives exploitation of the very resources we need to survive." He stressed the urgent need for societal transformation: "We must change our ways, our thinking, the way we treat people, so we can set ourselves up for a better trajectory." He encourages readers to reflect on their personal contributions to society, urging them to "wake up tomorrow and... try to change the world." His series continues with a second book due next April, promising to delve deeper into these themes.
News segment guests: Charles R. Smith, Sandra Champlain
EMERGING ARTISTS:
The first Sunday of every month, George Noory presents emerging artists for some of our bumper music selections. Tonight, we'll hear from Magic Snakes, Sound Cinema, The Martin Composium, Suzy Skarulis, Beryl, Clare, and Lissa Vargas. For more info on how to submit your own original music, visit this page.