That UFO Podcast

Bryan Bender; Reporting on UFOs

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Nov 26, 2024
Bryan Bender, a notable journalist and professor, is known for his groundbreaking work on the 2017 Pentagon UFO revelations. He dives into the evolution of defense journalism and the shifting narratives surrounding UFOs. Bender discusses the Tic Tac incident and its implications for national security, as well as the government's transition toward transparency with recent congressional hearings. He also critiques the complexities of distinguishing between adversarial tech and UAPs, emphasizing the significant role of newly emerging politicians in the UFO conversation.
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ANECDOTE

Breaking the 2017 Story

  • In 2017, Bryan Bender received a tip about a Pentagon UFO research office.
  • This led to a story about the ATIP program and Luis Elizondo's concerns, published alongside the New York Times.
INSIGHT

The Significance of the Tic-Tac Event

  • The 2004 USS Nimitz Tic-Tac incident remains a compelling case in UFOlogy.
  • It raises questions about potential intelligence failures if it were foreign technology.
INSIGHT

UAPs vs. Drones

  • While many UAPs are likely drones or other mundane objects, some exhibit unexplainable characteristics.
  • The Tic-Tac incident exemplifies this, challenging conventional explanations.
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