Throughout the final decades of the 20th century, strange beliefs began to pervade the UFO research community. Ranging from stories of alleged flying saucer crashes, to strange encounters with "malevolent" alien beings, these and other controversial narratives began to predominate the minds of many in the UFO field. Where did these ideas originate, and how have they continued to shape the modern UFO narrative? 

Joining us this week to discuss the origins of such ideas is Charles Lear, an independent historical researcher and author of books that include his latest work, Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens: The Emergence of the Popular Modern UFO Mythos in the Late 20th Century. We explore these ideas, and much more, on this week's edition of The Micah Hanks Program. 

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Show Notes

Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode:

• ELIZONDO: Imminent: Former Counterintelligence Agent's New Memoir Reveals an Insider's Look at UFOs 
• AARO: The Pentagon’s Official UAP Investigative Office Has a New Full-Time Director
• ANNOUNCEMENT: Department of Defense Announces the New Director, All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office 
• JON KOSLOSKI BIO: Dr. Jon T. Kosloski:  U.S. Department of Defense Biography
• CHARLES LEAR: Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens: The Emergence of the Popular Modern UFO Mythos in the Late 20th Century

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