Elected officials in the U.S. and Canada have embarked on an unprecedented effort to pierce the veil of secrecy that has surrounded the UFO mystery since the end of World War II. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are hot on the trail of UAP secrets - not merely the military files and restricted documents - but the actual hardware long rumored to exist within classified silos, special access programs, or the hangars of major defense contractors. And in Canada, a longtime Member of Parliament has challenged the defense establishment to embrace UFO transparency and to investigate an alleged multinational program created to reverse-engineer UAP tech. In this episode Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp review the astonishing progress of the past few months and also evaluate the significant barriers that might still prevent anything approaching full disclosure.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Whitley Strieber has endured a lifetime of bizarre encounters with a non-human intelligence. In his 1987 blockbuster "Communion", Strieber described a series of terrifying intrusions by seemingly alien creatures he called The Visitors. The book sold millions of copies, was made into a major motion picture, and generated hundreds of thousands of letters from people around the world who reported similar experiences. Strieber's own encounters with the Visitors have not only continued over the ensuing decades but have evolved into an even more complex mystery, one that seems to involve more than one non-human species as well as human souls and the afterlife. In this candid conversation with Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp, Strieber revisits his most unusual encounters, shares his private thoughts about the reasons for the UFO coverup, discusses current developments involving crash retrievals and whistleblowers, and addresses the central question - are we ready for the truth?GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of blockbuster testimony from UAP whistleblower David Grusch, a letter has surfaced which alleges the UFO coverup is a multinational effort. In Canada, a veteran Member of Parliament sent a confidential letter to that nation's Defense Minister. The elected official provides very specific details about an ongoing program within the "Five Eyes" alliance (USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand) to analyze and reverse-engineer exotic materials obtained from crashes of UFOs. Some of the materials in question date back to the early 1950s according to MP Larry Maguire. Maguire urges the Canadian government to get out in front of the UAP story before further revelations destroy public trust and embarrass the governments of the Five Eyes nations. In this episode, Jeremy and George review the contents of this explosive letter, its implications, and the names of the specific multinational programs which have allegedly attempted to reverse-engineer exotic wreckage collected at crash sites.NOTE: Be sure to go to https://WeaponizedPodcast.com to view the document described in this episode.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently-retired intelligence officer David Grusch did not want to become a UFO whistleblower. Grusch spent much of his life protecting the most sensitive secrets in the world, many of them housed inside Special Access Programs that were unknown, even to congressional overseers. When Grusch uncovered evidence of illegal activity within the intelligence community, related to UFO operations and programs, he reported his suspicions to the appropriate authorities and hoped that higher-ups would address the allegations. Instead, he became a target himself. Shadowy operatives inside the intelligence community and in league with powerful defense contractors, tried to silence, punish, and discredit him. Grusch not only learned startling truths about UFO research by government employees, but also uncovered evidence of a massive and ongoing disinformation effort created to mislead congress, the media, and the public.Days ago, Grusch stepped out of the shadows and spoke publicly for the first time. UFOs are real, he says, and they are here.More than a year ago, Grusch sought the advice of journalists George Knapp and Jeremy Corbell. In this episode of WEAPONIZED, Jeremy and George tell the inside story of their friendship with Grusch, why he risked everything by coming forward, and about other government insiders and whistleblowers who are prepared to follow in Grusch's footsteps.NOTE: Be sure to go to WeaponizedPodcast.com to view the documents described in this episode.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to us after we die? Can love transcend physical death? Are time and space mere illusions? Existential and philosophical questions are at the heart of the music produced by Lord Huron, an indie band based in Los Angeles. Fans have given them the nickname of "Cosmic Cowboys" due to the nature of the subjects addressed in their songs and albums. Ghost - both literal and figurative - make frequent appearances in their lyrics, along with ancient legends, malevolent spirits, cosmological lore, and a smattering of broken hearts and lost loves. Ben Schneider, the founder of the Lord Huron, is also its lead singer and principal songwriter. Schneider grew up in the shadow of the Great Lakes where he absorbed much of the rich history of the region and the Native Americans who've lived there for centuries. His music combines elements of folk, rock, country, punk, Asian, and even surf influences. The sound is lush and multi-layered, and the songs address complicated ideas not usually found in popular music. Music critics have struggled to find a specific niche for Lord Huron, but the fan base has no such problem. In this episode. Jeremy and George ask Ben Schneider about the inspiration for his songs, pay a visit to the hidden Whispering Pines recording studio, and share video clips from Lord Huron concerts, including the current tour.Follow Lord Huron here https://LordHuron.comGOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April 2021, dozens of US Marines stationed at the sprawling Twentynine Palms base in the Mojave desert witnessed what they describe as an unusual array of lights in the night sky. These Marines, many of whom work directly with flares and other ordnance, were at the base for an extended two month training exercise. Several of them said they saw the outline of a "craft" behind the lights and, in their opinion, the lights in the sky did not resemble any of the flares that are routinely used in training exercises or that they are familiar with. Last week, in an effort to generate additional information, WEAPONIZED unveiled several videos recorded by the eyewitnesses, along with low light photos which appear to show the outline of a triangular object. The episode set off a wave of UFO coverage by major news media, inquiries from congressional staffers, and, not surprisingly, significant criticism from online UFO personalities. In this episode, Jeremy and George will share new information and interviews with Marine witnesses who came forward to respond to social media speculations and will explain why this incident remains an open, active investigation.NOTE: Be sure to go to WeaponizedPodcast.com to view the videos and photos described in this episode.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 2021, almost two years to the day, dozens of U.S. Marines being trained at the sprawling base at Twentynine Palms watched in awe as a massive, triangular-shaped object sat motionless in the sky for a period of more than ten minutes. Several Marines recorded images of the triangle on their cell phones, including phones equipped with low light features. Base commanders reacted quickly to the sighting. They mobilized ground units, dispatched helicopters, and fired off flares to try and illuminate the mystery craft. Jeremy and George have obtained multiple videos and photos recorded during the incident and also interviewed several of the Marines who were present. The witnesses alternately described the object as the size of a two story house and as long as half a football field. Despite the number of qualified witnesses and the excellent images recorded during the encounter, the case was not reported up the chain of command, nor was the information shared with AARO (the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office), the government's formal UAP investigative agency. In this episode of WEAPONIZED, Jeremy and George describe the sequence of events, share videos and photos along with recorded statements from two eyewitnesses, and also review a few other recent developments related to UAP.NOTE: Be sure to go to https://WeaponizedPodcast.com to view the videos and photos described in this episode.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/songwriter/entertainer Robbie Williams has dazzled global audiences for decades. In the UK, Williams is tied with the Beatles for the most Number One albums - more than Bowie, Elton, and Elvis. He earned a spot in Guinness Book of World Records for selling out an entire concert tour in one day. In this candid interview, Robbie shares insights about his personal challenges, battles with tabloid media, and a lifetime of unusual experiences and encounters, including a visit to Skinwalker Ranch with Jeremy and George. He also revealed details about an upcoming movie based on his life and the surprising next step in his career as a performer.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the darkest days of the Cold War, leaders in the USSR publicly described the UFO mystery as a capitalist plot, unworthy of scientific study. But behind the scenes, communist dictators held a much different view. They authorized secret scientific studies of UFOs. For decades, individual scientists and academic groups throughout the USSR surreptitiously investigated UFO cases and incidents, at the risk of imprisonment - or worse. Most of their work wasn’t made public until the fall of the USSR in the early 90’s. Journalist George Knapp traveled to Russia twice in the 90’s and spoke with scientists who had never before appeared on camera to discuss their work. In this episode, he and Jeremy Corbell review the courageous work done by Russian scientists during dangerous times.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor/comedian Dave Foley, best known as a co-creator of legendary comedy series "Kids In The Hall" and currently starring in the upcoming season of "Fargo" joins Jeremy and George to talk about his multifaceted career and future projects. Foley describes his years-long interest in the UFO mystery, how he convinced his friend Joe Rogan to take a fresh look at the subject, his experiences at the infamous "Storm Area 51" event and an unexpected but dramatic UFO encounter in Southern California.GOT A TIP?Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.meFor breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media.Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices