Anomaly-NOW! 2/19/2025 – Weekly News/Media Round-Up
Anomaly-NOW! 2/19/2025 – Live Weekly News RoundUp show, Wednesdays @7pm CST
Anomaly-NOW! Is the (Usually) Live Weekly News RoundUp show, Wednesdays (Usually) @ 7pm CDT, from the 501c3 nonprofit Anomaly Archives in Austin, Texas.
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Anomaly-NOW! Archive Directory
- https://anomalyarchives.org/video/anomaly-now/
- https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/anomaly-archives-podvodcasts–4388190
- https://play.headliner.app/podcast-details/_cpf_clo3as5jv0000dko4t47bwivw
Monthly Lecture Series for “Anomaly Academy Cadet” Patreon Tier Supporters
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- Micah Hanks – March 26th
- Adam Gorightly – April
Upcoming … Michael M. Hughes, Tui Snider and more
World Radio Day 2025
https://koop.org/2025/02/world-radio-day-2025/
Writing on the Air with host Mindy Reed
https://koop.org/program/writing-on-the-air/
2025 Declassification and Transparency Task Force
https://anomalyarchives.org/collections/file/2025-declassification-and-transparency-task-force/
A War of Worlds – and Worldviews
From Vatican Halls to Tech Billionaires: the Battlefield of UFO/UAP Discourse
By Marco Visconti Feb 12, 2025
https://marcovisconti.substack.com/p/a-war-of-worlds-and-worldviews
Why an increasing belief in alien visitations is a real-world problem
Increasing numbers of people believe Earth has probably been visited by aliens. That’s a societal problem, says Tony Milligan
Area 51 Worker Lawsuits
https://anomalyarchives.org/collections/file/area-51-worker-lawsuits/
Las Vegas man claims ‘aliens told him’ to kill his father, report says
Carol Rosin
https://anomalyarchives.org/collections/file/rosin-carol/
“City-killer” asteroid’s odds of crashing into Earth go up as Webb telescope is tasked with studying massive space rock
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/city-killer-asteroid-odds-hitting-earth-increase-webb-telescope/
Clark C. McClelland
https://anomalyarchives.org/collections/file/mcclelland-clark-c/
A Long-Lost Interview Details Albert Einstein’s Involvement with the Roswell UFO Crash – unknowncountry.com – Amy Elise
Shirley Wright
https://anomalyarchives.org/collections/file/wright-shirley/
WATCH: Oklahoma City man makes unusual sky sighting that lasted hours
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-unusual-sky-sighting-more-questions-than-answers/63800857
Mystery Object: Oklahoma City Video – 1/25/2025
https://www.metabunk.org/threads/mystery-object-oklahoma-city-video-1-25-2025.14026/
Ley Lines and the Allure of Imposing Order on History’s Chaos
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-are-ley-lines
Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds
Your Consciousness Can Reach Back in Time to Shape the Past, a New Theory Suggests
Popular Mechanics – Stav Dimitropoulos
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63788081/consciousness-retrocausality/
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Empowering Voices, Connecting Communities: The Power of Radio
SHOW NOTES
**From Secret Bases to Radio Waves: Uncovering Hidden Truths**
Ever wondered about the untold stories of Area 51 workers or the vital role of community radio in times of crisis? This compelling episode of Anomaly Now dives deep into both worlds. Host Smiles Lewis explores how radio remains an essential lifeline during emergencies, particularly relevant as Texas faces recurring power outages.
The discussion takes fascinating turns through the newly formed Declassification and Transparency Task Force’s ambitious mission to investigate historical events from JFK’s assassination to COVID-19 origins. Lewis offers critical insights into the growing influence of tech billionaires in UFO discourse, particularly Peter Thiel’s controversial framing of non-human intelligence.
Most poignantly, the episode sheds light on the forgotten heroes of Area 51 – former workers still fighting for recognition and compensation after enduring toxic exposures while protecting national secrets.
Want to understand how community radio, government transparency, and unexplained phenomena intersect in today’s world? Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges our understanding of truth and information access.
CHAPTERS
- Anomaly Now: News and Updates from Austin
- Celebrating World Radio Day and Climate Change
- Radio as Emergency Lifeline in Texas Crises
- Declassifying JFK, RFK, and MLK Files
- The Politicization of UFO Discourse
- The Disconnect Between Reality and Perception
- Former Area 51 Workers Seek Medical Aid
- Exploring Mental Health Crises and Conspiracy Theories
- Investigating Claims of Von Braun and Einstein’s Involvement in Roswell
- Einstein’s Assistant’s Roswell Confession
- Mysterious Object Spotted in Night Sky
- Investigating a Possible Night Kite Sighting
- Oklahoma Witness Shares UAP Sighting with Enigma Labs
- Enigma Labs’ Opaque UFO Data Search
- Birds of Paradise Emit Biofluorescent Light
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The vital role of community radio in empowering marginalized voices and providing critical information, especially during emergencies.
- The threats faced by radio journalists who report on climate change, and the importance of supporting their work.
- The concerns over the growing influence of tech billionaires in government and their impact on the UFO/UAP discourse.
DETAILED SUMMARY
Smiles Lewis, the host of Anomaly Now, discusses the importance of community radio and the upcoming World Radio Day celebrations. He highlights how radio empowers marginalized voices, provides access to critical information, and serves as a vital first responder during emergencies and natural disasters. Lewis emphasizes the need to support climate change reporting by radio journalists, who often face attacks and threats, in order to protect the environment. He encourages listeners to reflect on the role of radio in addressing global issues like climate change and to consider supporting the work of the Anomaly Archives and their local community radio station. Broadcast radio has become an invaluable lifeline during power outages and emergencies, serving as a crucial communication channel for Texans. In an ironic twist, the podcast host’s own radio station was knocked off the air due to equipment failure on the day of their scheduled interview. The host also discusses the newly formed Declassification and Transparency Task Force, led by Representative Ann Luna, which aims to investigate high-profile events such as the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK, as well as the origins of COVID-19 and the 9/11 attacks. The host expresses some concern over the broad scope of the task force and Representative Luna’s hands-on approach, particularly regarding her claims of finding surviving witnesses to the JFK assassination, which the host believes is unlikely. The speakers discuss the ongoing government task force investigating UFOs/UAPs and the polarized nature of the discourse around the topic. They express concerns about the Trump administration’s handling of the issue, citing controversial comments from officials. The speakers also analyze the influence of tech billionaires like Peter Thiel, who have framed non-human intelligence as potentially “evil or demonic.” Overall, the discussion highlights the political and ideological divides surrounding the UFO/UAP phenomenon and the challenges of achieving bipartisan, transparent investigations. The discussion highlights concerns about the growing influence of tech billionaire Peter Thiel and his connections to podcaster Jesse Michaels and author Diana Pasulka. The article suggests that this partnership is funding think tanks, media channels, and influencers who blend anti-government sentiment, Christian moral panic, and UFO conspiracy theories into a polarized worldview. This is seen as sidelining genuine scientific or philosophical inquiry into UFO phenomena, and instead framing it as a battle between God and Satan. The article also draws parallels between this trend and a 2014 petition calling for the transfer of government authority to the tech industry, which has now become a reality under the current administration. The speaker expresses concern over the growing influence of tech billionaires in the U.S. government, citing examples like Elon Musk’s “insane amount of illegal power” and the appointment of Google executives. They warn that this trend is part of a larger “neo-reactionary” movement, referred to as the “Dark Enlightenment,” which aims to undermine democratic institutions. The speaker also touches on the issue of belief in alien visitations, arguing that agnosticism and an open-minded approach to different worldviews is the best way to navigate these complex topics. The summary covers the ongoing legal battles and health issues faced by former workers at the secretive Area 51 military test site in Nevada. Despite decades of lawsuits and attempts to seek compensation, these workers have struggled to get recognition and support for the toxic exposures they endured while guarding experimental aircraft and conducting nuclear testing. Recent news coverage has reignited attention on their plight, raising hopes that they may finally receive the medical care and disability benefits they deserve for their service to the nation’s defense programs. The report discusses the troubling case of a Las Vegas man, Timothy Sarang La, who allegedly killed his father after being told to do so by aliens. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding mental health crises and the need for more empathy, resources, and support to help prevent such tragedies. The summary also touches on the persistent beliefs surrounding Area 51 and the claims made by Carol Rosen about warnings from former Nazi scientist Wernher von Braun regarding alleged threats to humanity, including a potential “faux stage fake alien invasion.” The narrative emphasizes the importance of verifying such extraordinary claims and the need for a more compassionate approach to addressing mental health issues in our society. The discussion centers around a potentially hazardous asteroid that astronomers are studying using the James Webb Telescope. This “city killer” asteroid was first detected in December and its impact probability has fluctuated. The speakers also mention rumors of an impending “fake alien threat” and speculation around the Oumuamua object and its anomalous characteristics. Additionally, they discuss claims made by the late Clark C. McClelland, an apparent astronaut who alleged that Werner Von Braun was present at the Roswell crash site. The speakers aim to preserve McClelland’s information and perspective, despite the uncertainty surrounding these claims. Clark McClellan claims that a photograph shows Wernher von Braun at the Roswell UFO incident, but this has not been verified. Similarly, a purported confession from Albert Einstein’s assistant about examining debris and bodies from the Roswell crash has not been confirmed. A recent sighting in Oklahoma City by a local teacher, Chris Frederick, captured unusual aerial activity, including interference with his drone’s flight controls and battery life. While the nature of the object remains a mystery, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges in understanding the unidentified phenomena observed in the skies. Professor Killick, an astrophysicist, examined a strange object captured on video in the Oklahoma sky. While the object initially appeared unusual, Killick suggested it was likely just a drone with a red light, a common feature on many aircraft. The video footage and metadata were analyzed, and some online forums have proposed the object could be a kite being flown at night, which would be a plausible explanation given the object’s height and location near the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The discussion highlights the importance of carefully examining the evidence and considering various natural explanations before jumping to conclusions about unidentified flying objects. The podcast discusses a Reddit user named Jehoseph or Ceph who has been posting about a UFO sighting in Oklahoma across various online forums. Ceph is apparently associated with the company Enigma Labs, which is involved in UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) research. The podcast host notes that Ceph has been very vocal about this case and has claimed to be in contact with the original witness, Frederick. However, the details around Ceph’s connections to Enigma Labs and the Saul Foundation are unclear. Overall, the podcast provides an intriguing look at how individuals and organizations are navigating the complex world of UFO/UAP disclosure and research. The study found that most birds of paradise species are biofluorescent, meaning they can absorb and emit light through their plumage. This makes their already vibrant colors even more dazzling. Researchers examined preserved specimens and discovered that 37 out of 45 species exhibit this unique biofluorescent property, which could make certain feathers appear brighter and more vivid. This new insight reveals an even more remarkable aspect of these beautiful birds’ appearance.