That UFO Podcast

David Marler: Denial to Disclosure

Sep 15, 2025
David Marler, a prominent UFO researcher and author, dives deep into historical UFO sightings and the significant role of triangular craft in contemporary discussions. He shares compelling stories like the La Madeira incident that challenge conventional dismissals. Marler emphasizes the importance of credible witnesses and harnessing archival data, including AI's potential to uncover hidden insights. He also addresses the growing government interest in UFO phenomena and encourages exploring the rich history of encounters for a more nuanced understanding of the unexplained.
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ANECDOTE

Early Family Encounters Spark Career

  • David Marler's interest began at age five after local 1973 sightings in Piedmont, Missouri and a 1977 close encounter involving his sister.
  • Those family experiences, along with 1978 cattle-mutilation reports, pushed him toward field investigation by 1990.
ANECDOTE

Sister's Silent Close Encounter

  • David recounts his sister's 1977 luminous close encounter that left both witnesses silent and shaken.
  • They never reported it publicly, illustrating how many credible family cases stay private.
INSIGHT

Disclosure Has Already Begun

  • David argues 'disclosure' has already happened in lowercase because government now acknowledges a genuine phenomenon.
  • He urges shifting focus from demanding sensational revelations to rigorous research and data analysis.
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