Topic: Coast To Coast Am

A theory from Richard Hoagland on Coast to Coast AM suggests that the January 6th hearings are a distraction from reports that China's space agency picked up intelligent extraterrestrial signals. The lack of response from the SETI Institute is noted.

The hosts debate the changing nature of journalism, arguing that the suppression of "kooks" or alternative viewpoints is a violation of free speech principles. They express concern that the push to eliminate "misinformation" on cable will eventually target AM radio and podcasting.

Adam Curry's recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast has brought a new "media tribe" of donors to the show. Curry discusses the overlap between the two audiences and his desire to appear on "Coast to Coast AM" to talk about flying saucers. The segment includes listener notes regarding potential knighthood names and family rivalries.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo sat down for an hour-long interview with George Knapp to discuss the Route 91 shooting. Lombardo addressed theories that shooter Stephen Paddock was a "spook," describing him as "nondescript" and "vanilla" but ultimately denying he was a federal asset. The choice of interviewer, who also hosts Coast to Coast AM, is noted as an attempt to reach the conspiracy-minded audience.

Roger Stone appeared on *Coast to Coast AM* to challenge the "phony Russian myth" and criticize Senators John McCain and Mark Warner. Stone alleged that McCain's institute is funded by millions from Saudi Arabia. He expressed a desire to testify before the Senate to "bitch slap" his political opponents with their own lies.

Conspiracy theories regarding Comet Elenin and a rumored DEFCON 1 drill codenamed "Cocked Pistol" are discussed. The segment touches on the murals at Denver International Airport and the hosts' desire to appear on the "Coast to Coast AM" radio show with George Noory.

A clip of Janet Napolitano features her flatly denying that the U.S. will ever return to pre-9/11 footing regarding government powers. The hosts then discuss a PR strategy to get Adam Curry on "Coast to Coast AM" with George Noory to talk about "techno-experts" and media manipulation.

The hosts discuss a phenomenon they call "brain scrambling," where television and radio hosts suddenly begin speaking gibberish. They play a clip of Ian Punnett on "Coast to Coast AM" experiencing a verbal glitch. They also mention rumors of a similar incident involving Judge Judy and speculate on the cause of these neurological malfunctions.

The hosts review various listener-led public relations initiatives, including a website selling paperclip knight figurines and a proposed movie trailer featuring celebrity parodies. A listener known as "Wired Pig" successfully promoted the No Agenda show during a call-in segment on the radio program Coast to Coast AM. The show's inclusion alongside alternative media figures like Alex Jones is noted.

A story from the "Coast to Coast AM" radio show involves a man claiming to be a time traveler from the year 2036 visiting his mother. The hosts discuss the John Titor legend and the nature of paranormal talk radio. They critique the aesthetic of the John Titor website, comparing it to early internet designs with low-quality graphics.