Turn The Page To 2026

Summary

In this year-end special, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan reflect on 2025, highlighting the normalization of the UAP issue with more media coverage but lacking substantial evidence. They discuss significant moments such as congressional hearings and the rise of documentaries while expressing skepticism about future government-led disclosures. The hosts suggest that cultural influences and independent research may drive the future of UFO discussions, rather than official revelations.

Key takeaways

• 1Congressional hearings on UAPs
• 2Rise and limits of the documentary 'Age of Disclosure'
• 3Involvement of figures like Marco Rubio and Lue Elizondo
• 4Zabel's insights on the cultural impact of Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' film
• 5Dolan's perspective on the bureaucratic absorption of the UAP phenomenon

Source

Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Need to Know (Coulthart/Zabel), Jan 2, 2026. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.