That UFO Podcast In-Depth with Richard Dolan: UFO Disclosure, Abductions & more (Pt.1)
Nov 7, 2025
Renowned UFO researcher Richard Dolan joins the discussion, shedding light on his latest project with Bryce Zabel and his unique historical perspective on UFO disclosure. He traces the evolution of the UFO conversation from the 1940s to the present, highlighting key whistleblowers and the challenges of mainstream media. Dolan emphasizes the ongoing struggle between secrecy and the demand for transparency, while advocating for more serious, scientific investigation over sensationalism. Expect intriguing insights and a thought-provoking analysis of the UFO phenomenon.
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Big-Picture Over Headline Chasing
- Richard Dolan contrasts headline-chasing reporting with big-picture historical analysis of UFOs.
- He argues historians should focus on long-term patterns and philosophy rather than daily developments.
UFO Attention Comes In Repeating Cycles
- Dolan outlines historical cycles of UFO attention: crescendos and crashes in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and modern waves.
- He credits the internet and whistleblowers since 2017 for creating a qualitatively different, harder-to-stop disclosure dynamic.
2017 Shift Fueled By Media And Whistleblowers
- Dolan says the 2017 New York Times reporting and online connectivity empowered dissident insiders and whistleblowers.
- He notes significant interviews (e.g., David Grush) shifted the debate but did not by themselves force full disclosure.
