Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"They're not helicopters, they look like helicopters and I think the same thing is happening right now with these drones appearing over air force bases and sensitive military platforms UK right now as we speak these things are buzzing highly sensitive installations where nuclear weapons are stored and nobody can do anything about it they can't bring them down." — George Knapp
"My main goal back in those days starting and it's still true this day was to get other journalists to take it seriously and now it's happening there's a whole new generation of people and now find they can pursue this topic they can put together news reports and newspaper counts and the stories get past their editors and it's taken seriously and it's being looked at in Congress." — George Knapp
"The biggest gripe with learning about this stuff it's always oh I got the best thing you ever saw you can't see it you know and so I like to do the entire UAP congressional hearing was yeah that's how I felt I'm sitting here being like show me the cuboid flight pattern of the orbs." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode begins with the hosts acknowledging the recent surge in UAP-related news and the release of George Knapp's Netflix series, "Investigation Alien." They touch on the current wave of unidentified drones appearing over sensitive military installations, highlighting the inability of authorities to track or engage them, suggesting these might be more than conventional drones. Knapp then joins the discussion, detailing the extensive production process for his Netflix series and his extensive career in investigative journalism, including his work with KLS TV and Coast to Coast AM. He emphasizes the importance of physical files in his research, a stark contrast to digital storage.
Knapp elaborates on the history and scope of UAP investigation, referencing historical cases like the Colares incident in Brazil and the Phoenix Lights. He discusses the complexities of these events, including potential scientific sampling operations by non-human intelligences and the challenges of government transparency, citing the formation of new "unacknowledged special access programs" (USAPs) like "Immaculate Constellation." The conversation delves into the diverse theories surrounding the phenomena, including extraterrestrial, interdimensional, and even ultra-terrestrial origins, and the potential psychological impact of UAP encounters on individuals.
The discussion shifts to recent congressional hearings on UAP, with Knapp expressing both appreciation for the increased attention and frustration over the lack of concrete evidence presented. He highlights the complexities of government secrecy, disinformation campaigns, and the difficulty in accessing classified information, even with congressional involvement. The episode concludes with Knapp reflecting on his "white whale" – the confirmation of the alleged Area 51 "Element 15" incident – and his enduring belief in the importance of pursuing the truth, despite the significant stigma and challenges faced by those investigating these phenomena.