That UFO Podcast (Pt.2) The UFO Secrecy Playbook – It’s Been Used Before: Chris Lehto
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Aug 11, 2025 
Chris Lehto, a retired F-16 pilot, delves into the current landscape of UFO disclosure and the vital role of whistleblowers. He discusses the significant impact of Cmdr. Fravor’s testimony and the frustration brewing in the UFO community. The conversation highlights the stigma surrounding UAP reporting among pilots and critiques the decline of journalism in this field. Lehto also shares transformative insights on ontological shock and explores humanity's place in the universe, questioning traditional beliefs and the implications of non-human intelligence.
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Missing Stars Research Gains Traction
- Beatrice Villarreal's photographic-plate work documents stars present then missing and demands scientific follow-up.
- Chris Lehto says she has been ostracized but is finally gaining traction among independent researchers.
Mainstream Science Closed To Anomalies
- Chris Lehto argues mainstream science often dismisses anomalies and has produced few breakthrough technologies.
- He claims close-mindedness and institutional manipulation have stalled progress in fusion, quantum tech, and cosmology.
Tech Secrecy Driven By Weapon Risks
- Leaking simple cold-fusion methods could enable hostile states or terrorists to access massive power.
- He says national-security risk plausibly motivates secrecy around exotic energy research.