Lynn Buchanan, one of the military's most accomplished remote viewers from the CIA's formerly classified program (1984-1992), discusses his new book "The Seventh Sense" and reveals the true nature of psychic abilities. As the unit's trainer and training officer, Buchanan explains the crucial difference between natural psychic ability and controlled remote viewing, emphasizing that the military method provides systematic control over inherent human capabilities. He describes how everyone possesses a "seventh sense" beyond the traditional five physical senses and intuition, which can be trained and harnessed through specific methodologies developed by pioneers like Ingo Swann. The conversation delves into the practical applications of remote viewing for locating missing persons, intelligence gathering, and even exploring existential questions about human origins. Buchanan addresses controversies within the remote viewing community and discusses his current work through Problems Solutions Innovations, providing pro bono services to law enforcement. He candidly reflects on the failure of psychics to predict 9/11, explaining the ethical constraints that prevented government remote viewers from pursuing such targets without official tasking. The discussion illuminates both the potential and limitations of human consciousness exploration.

George Ure joins the program to discuss his collaboration with Cliff, an inventor who has developed revolutionary web bot technology for forecasting future events through internet data mining. This cutting-edge system scans the web for linguistic patterns and emotional language trends to predict major world events months or even years in advance. Most remarkably, their web bot successfully predicted a major world-changing event in July 2001, months before September 11th occurred. Ure explains how the technology works by analyzing the collective unconscious as expressed through internet communications, essentially tapping into humanity's psychic forecasting abilities on a massive scale. The system has since made predictions about economic events, terrorism, and social upheavals with startling accuracy. Despite facing constant cyber attacks from unknown sources attempting to shut down their research, they continue developing this technology that bridges the gap between intuition and hard data. The conversation explores the implications of being able to forecast the future and whether such knowledge carries moral obligations about warning humanity.

Leland Gregory, former Saturday Night Live writer and co-author of "America's Dumbest Criminals," brings his collection of the most hilarious emergency calls ever made to 911 dispatchers. With the Spirit rover having just successfully landed on Mars, Art celebrates this historic achievement while exploring the lighter side of human nature through Gregory's recordings. From callers asking for help with belly button lint to confused individuals seeking assistance with household appliances, these authentic audio clips reveal the bizarre situations that emergency operators face daily. Gregory shares stories of intoxicated drivers, confused criminals calling for help while stuck in windows during break-ins, and citizens treating 911 like a general information service. Between fits of laughter, the discussion touches on the serious side of emergency work and the psychological toll on dispatchers. The evening serves as both entertainment and a tribute to the professionals who handle our genuine emergencies with patience and professionalism.

Art Bell concludes the Annual Predictions Show tradition on New Year's Eve 2003, ringing in 2004 while collecting final predictions from listeners as midnight travels across time zones worldwide. This special edition captures the unique atmosphere of a changing year, with callers making their most thoughtful predictions about major events expected to occur during 2004. The show emphasizes the experimental nature of collective prediction-making, encouraging listeners to tap into their intuitive abilities and share genuine insights about the future. Art Bell explains the numbering system used to catalog each prediction for later verification and discusses the importance of making specific, measurable forecasts rather than vague generalizations. The conversation acknowledges the challenges of predicting the future while celebrating the human desire to understand what lies ahead. Callers contribute diverse predictions about political events, natural disasters, technological developments, and social changes anticipated in the new year. This culminating show of the prediction series creates a comprehensive record of listener expectations and intuitive insights as 2003 transitions into 2004.

Art Bell opens the traditional Annual Predictions Show for 2004, inviting listeners to share their visions of major events that will unfold in the coming year. This special open lines program assigns numerical values to each prediction for future verification, creating a permanent record of prophetic insights from the listening audience. Callers contribute predictions covering everything from natural disasters and political upheavals to technological breakthroughs and social changes expected to shape 2004. The show emphasizes the importance of thoughtful consideration before making predictions, encouraging listeners to clear their minds and focus on genuine intuitive insights about future events. Art Bell explains the prediction tracking system and reviews the limited number of predictions made for 2003 due to his retirement activities during the previous year's show. The conversation covers the methodology for recording and later evaluating prediction accuracy, creating an ongoing experiment in collective precognition. This first night of the annual tradition sets the stage for the following evening's continuation of 2004 predictions.

Professor James McCanney challenges conventional space science with his revolutionary theories about the electric universe and privately-funded space exploration initiatives. The discussion examines how private entrepreneurs are developing alternatives to NASA's expensive and bureaucratic approach to space travel, potentially opening space access to civilian populations. McCanney critiques NASA's fundamental assumptions about space being electrically neutral, presenting evidence that electromagnetic forces play a crucial role in planetary motion and cosmic phenomena. The conversation explores the astronomical costs of traditional space programs and how private industry might dramatically reduce the price per pound for launching materials into orbit. McCanney discusses his opposition to mainstream space science theories, presenting alternative models for understanding solar system dynamics and the role of electricity in space. Art Bell and McCanney examine the future of space exploration, including private spacecraft missions to the Moon and Mars, and how independent research might reveal discoveries that challenge established scientific paradigms about the nature of our universe.

Richard C. Hoagland analyzes the mysterious Mars missions and the European Mars Express probe's findings while discussing the statistical anomalies surrounding failed Mars exploration attempts. The conversation examines why Mars missions experience such a high failure rate compared to other planetary exploration programs and explores theories about potential interference with Earth's robotic explorers. Hoagland discusses recent photographs from Mars missions, including intriguing images that suggest more than natural geological formations on the Red Planet's surface. The show delves into NASA's approach to Mars exploration, the agency's public statements versus potential hidden discoveries, and the possibility that ancient civilizations once existed on Mars. Art Bell and Hoagland examine the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission, comparing international approaches to Mars exploration with American efforts. The discussion covers the technical challenges of Mars missions, unexplained communication losses, and whether the high failure rate represents normal space exploration difficulties or something more mysterious protecting Mars from human investigation.

Ron Fink explores the rapidly advancing world of robotics technology and its implications for humanity's future in this fascinating discussion about artificial intelligence and automation. The conversation examines Sony's impressive articulating robots and the sophisticated technology driving the modern robotics revolution that's capturing public imagination worldwide. Fink discusses the practical applications of robotic systems, from industrial automation to personal assistance devices, and how these technologies are reshaping employment markets and social structures. The show delves into the philosophical implications of advanced robotics, including Asimov's laws of robotics and scenarios where artificial intelligence might make decisions about human welfare that conflict with our survival instincts. Art Bell and Fink examine the potential for robots to become so sophisticated that they could determine humanity's fate based on their programming priorities. The discussion covers mapping technology, autonomous systems, and the delicate balance between beneficial automation and the possibility that highly advanced robots might view human behavior as ultimately self-destructive, leading to interventions that could prove deadly for many.

James Van Praagh, the number one New York Times bestselling author and arguably the most famous medium of our time, demonstrates his extraordinary ability to communicate with spirits of the deceased during this remarkable show. The world-renowned psychic medium explains how he developed his gift from childhood experiences seeing spirits and lights around people to becoming a professional bridge between the living and the dead. Van Praagh describes the telepathic process of spirit communication, how deceased individuals maintain their personalities and specific memories, and the detailed verification he provides to grieving families seeking contact with lost loved ones. The discussion explores the afterlife's structure, how spirits adapt to their new existence, and the emotional healing that occurs when successful contact is established. Through live demonstrations and detailed explanations of his methodology, Van Praagh addresses skepticism while providing compelling evidence that consciousness survives physical death and that communication across the veil is not only possible but healing for both sides.

Professor Michio Kaku, the renowned theoretical physicist from City University of New York, examines nuclear terrorism scenarios and the terrifying possibilities facing humanity in the post-9/11 world. The Harvard-educated scientist, whose textbooks are required reading at top physics laboratories worldwide, discusses the accessibility of nuclear materials and the realistic threats posed by non-state actors seeking weapons of mass destruction. Kaku analyzes various nuclear accident scenarios, debunking the myth that nuclear power has never killed anyone while referencing suppressed incidents from his graduate school days. The conversation explores the physics behind nuclear weapons, the vulnerabilities in nuclear security systems, and how easily radioactive materials could be weaponized by terrorists. Art Bell and Kaku examine the delicate balance between nuclear energy benefits and catastrophic risks, discussing early warning systems, emergency protocols, and the psychological impact of living under constant nuclear threat in an increasingly unstable world.