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June 30, 2012
The Paracast Interviews A UFO Chaser
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Sunday, July 1, 2012: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris present a return appearance from UFO documentary filmmaker James Fox, who produced "I Know What I Saw" and is now one of the three UFO investigators featured on the National Geographic Channel's "Chasing UFOs" series. You'll learn about the evidence they've uncovered, and about some of the intriguing material that did not make it on the air.
Christopher O'Brien's Site: Our Strange Planet
James Fox's Site: I KNOW WHAT I SAW - The Movie
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
Fewer Americans Apparently Believe in UFO Reality
By Gene Steinberg
As part of the run-up to the debut of the new reality TV series, “Chasing UFOs,” National Geographic commissioned a survey that revealed some fascinating tidbits about how the U.S. population views possible alien visitations, UFO reality, and a host of related issues.
Now this is a genuine survey, not just a hype to boost ratings. It was conducted by Kelton Research, a market research company with offices in New York and Los Angeles, which surveyed 1,114 Americans aged 18 and older that supposedly represented an accurate picture of the country’s demographics. It sounds serious enough that I see no reason to dispute the results.
Unfortunately, the news media seems to suffer from a serious case of amnesia. Had they actually examined previous surveys, they would have seen how things have changed, and not necessarily for the better.
But I’ll first concentrate on the results, since they are fascinating, but a tad confusing. So, for example, 80 million Americans, some 36 percent of the population, believe UFOs are real. One in 10 of those responding to the survey believe they have actually seen one. But that’s where the numbers begin to get fuzzy.
Consider the report that over three-quarters of the people surveyed believe there are signs that indicate that aliens have visited Earth. So we have the curious contradiction of more people believing in alien visitation than in the UFOs themselves. Unfortunately, the survey doesn’t appear to be granular enough to explain that contradiction.
Regardless, when you look at surveys from Gallup and other polling organizations from the 1990s, you’ll find that roughly half of the American population believed in UFOs then, and the percentages were even higher in previous years. Now why this figure has changed so much over the years is anyone’s guess. Perhaps people are so concerned about the state of the economy and the stress of everyday life nowadays that they are no longer interested in considering the potential reality of the strange things that are being seen in our skies. Except, of course, for that curious response about the belief that ET has visited us. Maybe some people have concluded that ET is no longer here?
I do hope there will be a more comprehensive survey some day that will attempt to make sense out of such contradictions. But I do not expect any survey of this sort to probe into alternate UFO theories, such as interdimensional or secret terrestrial sources.
Back to the survey itself, the other figures are also quite fascinating, so I’ll cover them briefly. In the event of an alien invasion, some 65 percent of those responding to the Kelton survey believe that President Obama would handle it better than his opponent, former Governor Mitt Romney. Maybe they expect that Obama would have no hesitation about fighting back, witness his proclivity to order the dispatch of drones against suspected terrorists. The influence of popular culture also means that many of those answering the survey expect an alien invasion to mimic the scenario employed in the 1990s popcorn flick, “Independence Day,” where huge spaceships hovered over key cities around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, and, naturally, Washington D.C., from which they launched their attacks.
When it comes to the suspicion that the government is hiding the truth about UFOs, some 79% of the respondents voted yes. Then again, who believes the government anymore? That is definitely a sign of the times. No doubt the fact that 55% believe that so-called Men In Black or similar agents have threatened people who have seen UFOs is part of that suspicion. But let’s not forget that the third installment of the “Men In Black” film series debuted earlier this year to a decent-sized audience. Around the same time, the original films were featured on cable TV, so maybe it all comes together to validate the belief in real life intelligence agents going after possible UFO witnesses.
Now those of you who are into UFO disclosure may feel vindicated by the survey, particularly the high percentage of those who believe ET has been here. That could very well mean that the revelation of a genuine presence of spacecraft piloted by beings from another world would be accepted without serious consequences, at least when it comes to public reception. But that assumes our visitors do not intend to harm us. If they are hostile, all bets are off.
The impact to society as a whole is more complicated. Organized religion is just one example, although religious leaders would probably want to reassure their flocks that God created all of the creatures in the universe, even those who were born on other planets. The more serious consequences would be to the energy and technology industries, with the possible revelation that we could gain access to advanced alien technology that renders our achievements utterly primitive.
The best thing about the survey, of course, is the fact that pretty much all of the stories I’ve read so far have treated the results fairly and with respect. There were no winks and nods, although I fully expect that broadcast and cable outlets approached the subject with a typical lack of seriousness. Regardless, I realize the survey, buttressed with a big ad campaign, was strictly meant to draw a large audience for the premieres of “Chasing UFOs.” Certainly the potential audience is there. But whether the show has staying power will be, as you might expect, determined by the ratings not just for the two episodes shown on June 29th, but on how the ratings hold up for the rest of the run.
But you’d think that, with such much apparent interest in UFOs, the media would make a better effort to cover the subject seriously and in detail.
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June 30, 2012
The Paracast Interviews A UFO Chaser
Special Announcement: The Paracast is heard Sundays from 2:00 AM until 5:00 AM Central Time on the GCN Radio Network and affiliates around the USA, and online across the globe via download and on-demand streaming.
Here's Why We're Requesting a Donation to The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough. Also, we do not receive any revenue from the ads placed on the show by our network or local stations. So we hope you're able to help fill the gap if you can to help us cover increasing server costs and other expenses -- or perhaps provide a little extra cash for lunch. No contribution is too small (or too large
. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, at the bottom of the sidebar on the right. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! In the summer of 2010, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
Please Visit Our Brand New Online Store: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and an expanded collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We also offer a complete lineup of other premium merchandise for your family, your friends and your business contacts.
Sunday, July 1, 2012: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris present a return appearance from UFO documentary filmmaker James Fox, who produced "I Know What I Saw" and is now one of the three UFO investigators featured on the National Geographic Channel's "Chasing UFOs" series. You'll learn about the evidence they've uncovered, and about some of the intriguing material that did not make it on the air.
Christopher O'Brien's Site: Our Strange Planet
James Fox's Site: I KNOW WHAT I SAW - The Movie
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
Fewer Americans Apparently Believe in UFO Reality
By Gene Steinberg
As part of the run-up to the debut of the new reality TV series, “Chasing UFOs,” National Geographic commissioned a survey that revealed some fascinating tidbits about how the U.S. population views possible alien visitations, UFO reality, and a host of related issues.
Now this is a genuine survey, not just a hype to boost ratings. It was conducted by Kelton Research, a market research company with offices in New York and Los Angeles, which surveyed 1,114 Americans aged 18 and older that supposedly represented an accurate picture of the country’s demographics. It sounds serious enough that I see no reason to dispute the results.
Unfortunately, the news media seems to suffer from a serious case of amnesia. Had they actually examined previous surveys, they would have seen how things have changed, and not necessarily for the better.
But I’ll first concentrate on the results, since they are fascinating, but a tad confusing. So, for example, 80 million Americans, some 36 percent of the population, believe UFOs are real. One in 10 of those responding to the survey believe they have actually seen one. But that’s where the numbers begin to get fuzzy.
Consider the report that over three-quarters of the people surveyed believe there are signs that indicate that aliens have visited Earth. So we have the curious contradiction of more people believing in alien visitation than in the UFOs themselves. Unfortunately, the survey doesn’t appear to be granular enough to explain that contradiction.
Regardless, when you look at surveys from Gallup and other polling organizations from the 1990s, you’ll find that roughly half of the American population believed in UFOs then, and the percentages were even higher in previous years. Now why this figure has changed so much over the years is anyone’s guess. Perhaps people are so concerned about the state of the economy and the stress of everyday life nowadays that they are no longer interested in considering the potential reality of the strange things that are being seen in our skies. Except, of course, for that curious response about the belief that ET has visited us. Maybe some people have concluded that ET is no longer here?
I do hope there will be a more comprehensive survey some day that will attempt to make sense out of such contradictions. But I do not expect any survey of this sort to probe into alternate UFO theories, such as interdimensional or secret terrestrial sources.
Back to the survey itself, the other figures are also quite fascinating, so I’ll cover them briefly. In the event of an alien invasion, some 65 percent of those responding to the Kelton survey believe that President Obama would handle it better than his opponent, former Governor Mitt Romney. Maybe they expect that Obama would have no hesitation about fighting back, witness his proclivity to order the dispatch of drones against suspected terrorists. The influence of popular culture also means that many of those answering the survey expect an alien invasion to mimic the scenario employed in the 1990s popcorn flick, “Independence Day,” where huge spaceships hovered over key cities around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, and, naturally, Washington D.C., from which they launched their attacks.
When it comes to the suspicion that the government is hiding the truth about UFOs, some 79% of the respondents voted yes. Then again, who believes the government anymore? That is definitely a sign of the times. No doubt the fact that 55% believe that so-called Men In Black or similar agents have threatened people who have seen UFOs is part of that suspicion. But let’s not forget that the third installment of the “Men In Black” film series debuted earlier this year to a decent-sized audience. Around the same time, the original films were featured on cable TV, so maybe it all comes together to validate the belief in real life intelligence agents going after possible UFO witnesses.
Now those of you who are into UFO disclosure may feel vindicated by the survey, particularly the high percentage of those who believe ET has been here. That could very well mean that the revelation of a genuine presence of spacecraft piloted by beings from another world would be accepted without serious consequences, at least when it comes to public reception. But that assumes our visitors do not intend to harm us. If they are hostile, all bets are off.
The impact to society as a whole is more complicated. Organized religion is just one example, although religious leaders would probably want to reassure their flocks that God created all of the creatures in the universe, even those who were born on other planets. The more serious consequences would be to the energy and technology industries, with the possible revelation that we could gain access to advanced alien technology that renders our achievements utterly primitive.
The best thing about the survey, of course, is the fact that pretty much all of the stories I’ve read so far have treated the results fairly and with respect. There were no winks and nods, although I fully expect that broadcast and cable outlets approached the subject with a typical lack of seriousness. Regardless, I realize the survey, buttressed with a big ad campaign, was strictly meant to draw a large audience for the premieres of “Chasing UFOs.” Certainly the potential audience is there. But whether the show has staying power will be, as you might expect, determined by the ratings not just for the two episodes shown on June 29th, but on how the ratings hold up for the rest of the run.
But you’d think that, with such much apparent interest in UFOs, the media would make a better effort to cover the subject seriously and in detail.
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