#287 - UFO Whistleblowers, NASA Time Travel & Psychic Soldiers | Jesse Michels

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Feb 24, 2025

Jesse Michels, an investor and journalist known for his YouTube show 'American Alchemy,' dives into the intriguing world of UFOs, time travel, and psychic phenomena. He uncovers the CIA's connections to Bob Lazar and discusses the mysterious Varginha and Roswell UFO incidents. Jesse also explores the links between UFO sightings and nuclear energy, emphasizing the implications of government secrecy. With a humorous twist, he reflects on the bizarre intersections of personal grooming and advanced science, making this conversation both enlightening and entertaining.

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Podcast Removal

Chris Bledsoe's podcast interview with Danny Jones was removed from YouTube.
The removal, alongside similar removals of David Grush content, suggests potential high-level censorship.

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Bledsoe's Encounters

Chris Bledsoe claimed a figure showed him a neuralyzer-like device.
He also shared a story about experiencing missing time in a forest.

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Time Travel Group

Thomas Townsend Brown, obsessed with time travel, allegedly led a secret group in Nassau.
This group's existence is suggested by connections between Brown, Tim Taylor, and Chris Bledsoe.

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