Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton: UFOs, Science, Culture and Futurism

The division between humanities and sciences in the study of UFOs and the exploration of the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the cosmos has become a common practice. But why? Why can't either of these fields find common ground in an area of study that no one has a definite answer to? Jeffrey J. Kripal, a professor who holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Though...

The mystery of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has captivated UFO historians for over 70 years. Do recent UAP developments within the government and the media mirror past events, suggesting a repetition of history? Have we failed to learn from our past mistakes? David Marler, an author, UFO historian, and the Founder of the National UFO Historical Records Center, analyzes how current UAP devel...

Nowadays, the average person and the mainstream media are intrigued by the concepts and rise of AI and UAP. Are there parallels in the simultaneous rise of these two subjects? Jacques Vallee, notable computer scientist, author and ufologist delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the unexplained. Throughout his career, Jacques has witnessed the evolution of AI and UAP research....

Today, we're diving into the depths of cloning, not just as a scientific marvel, but as a gateway to broader ethical questions brought forth by advancements like cloning, CRISPR and other genetic engineering technologies. As we navigate this complex topic, we'll ponder the implications of manipulating human and possibly animal tissues. Are we on the brink of redefining what it means to be human? S...

On June 4 of this year, The Washington Post penned an article with the headline, Arizona and southwest states grapple with water shortages, drought. With the understanding that the American southwest is parched. What are experts in the field doing to combat this issue? And is it true that all states such as Arizona are affected by water shortages? Sarah Porter, the head of the Kyl Center for Water...

​The ideas of aliens and UFOs have played a role in shaping human culture. But what about biological aspects of anthropology in relation to the theoretical existence of extraterrestrial life and UFOs? In this episode, Dr. Michael P. Masters, a Professor of Biological Anthropology at Montana Tech., shares his insights on the Mexican Congress unveiling alleged 'Alien' Mummies and explores the impact...

With empirical data, children from low socioeconomic environments adapt to tough situations in unique ways from higher randomness in the brain. The "adaptive stochasticity hypothesis" is a fancy way of saying that in life, different situations can lead to many different outcomes, and sometimes people adapt to tough situations in unique ways. It's all about how we deal with challenges and end up in...

How would cultures around the world react if we received a message from an ET civilization? Daniela de Paulis, an award-winning media artist and licensed radio operator who currently serves as Artist in Residence at the SETI Institute and the Green Bank Observatory, has brought together a team of international experts, including SETI researchers, space scientists, and artists, to stage her latest...

Exploring the prospect of our first encounter with extraterrestrial life is a captivating endeavour. In this episode, guest Seth Shostak, an accomplished astronomer and author, who presently serves as the senior astronomer at the renowned SETI Institute. Together, we'll delve into the intriguing questions surrounding what first contact with ET might look like and sound like. Additionally, Seth wil...

Stories from veterans and active-duty soldiers, as well as government records, have documented UAP activity over military complexes and atomic weapons sites dating back to the early 1940s. These reports can be found in sources such as Project Blue Book and have continued to be documented in various government agencies and task forces up to the present day. For instance, the Pentagon is investigati...

On August 24, Japan initiated the discharge of radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear facility into the Pacific Ocean due to the nearing full capacity of storage tanks. This action has stirred controversy, leading China to swiftly impose a comprehensive ban on all aquatic imports from Japan. The accumulation of this waste issue has persisted since the Fukushima plant was hit by...

In Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan takes his audience on a visually captivating ride of the history and science behind the Manhattan Project but also into the internal struggle of a man at odds with himself when creating the first atomic bomb in the 1940's.  Prof. Jason Donev, PhD, Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary joins me to delve into the pioneering strides of nuclear fusion and th...

Marcus Capone, a veteran Navy SEAL who, following 13 years of active combat duty, returned home to face his own battle with mental health. He spent years undergoing traditional treatments but nothing worked until he turned to (PAT) Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. On this episode, Marcus discusses his personal success with PAT which led him to launch VETS: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions and T...

In this interview, Chrissy Newton had the opportunity to speak with Ted Roe, the Founder of the UAP Medical Coalition and NARCAP (National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena). They delved into the pressing issues surrounding the health concerns of pilots and veterans regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and explored Mr. Roe's proposed solution for educating the government an...

Richard Mansell, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of IVO Ltd., delves into the company's groundbreaking endeavor to discuss how the organization is working on a new all-electric thruster called The IVO Quantum Drive that draws limitless power from the Sun. Join us as we get rebelliously curious.   Follow Chrissy Newton: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg   Inst...

More than a third of the world's population have never used the internet. According to the United Nations, that's nearly 3 billion people, or 37 percent of the global population who have never been online. But one company is on a mission to change all of that. Avealto is developing high-altitude wireless platforms designed to provide communication services to unserved and underserved regions of th...

Journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal explain how this breaking Debrief news story came to light in this episode of Rebelliously Curious.  David Charles Grusch, a whistleblower who previously served as an intelligence official and a veteran of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has provided Congress and the Intelligence Community Inspector General with highly classified infor...

Congressman Tim Burchett shares candid insights on UAP discussion, revealing his stance on leaked government footage. In recent years, numerous members of Congress have stepped forward to shed light on the UAP discussion from a bipartisan and legislative perspective. Congressman, Tim Burchette representing the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses his personal views on the subject matter, including...

Daniel Sheehan, a lawyer specializing in constitutional and public interest matters analyzes the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act legislation. He sheds light on the difficulties, loopholes, and ambiguous language present in Section 7776 of the bill, while also addressing the lack of reporting mechanisms within it. Additionally, he discusses the activities of whistleblowers and sh...

With humanity's renewed interest in returning to the Moon after 50 years, space agencies around the world require vast amounts of lunar soil. In this video, John Gruener, a space scientist from NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division, explains why lunar soil is crucial for future human missions to the Moon, and shares his passion for space farming. Join us as we get...

Learn about J. Allen Hynek, the renowned astronomer, professor, and ufologist who served as a scientific advisor to the U.S. Air Force on three projects related to UFO studies from the 1940s to the 1960s. In this interview with Paul Hynek, CFO, professor, Bitcoin enthusiast, and psychedelics advocate, we delve into J. Allen Hynek's fascination with the occult, the spiritual beliefs shared by fathe...

Have you ever wondered how news agencies are informed on breaking news stories? Or how multiple journalists can be seeded a story at the same time but the original source decides to go with one media outlet and not the other? I sat down with Bryan Bender, a former POLITICO award-winning National Security Reporter and Editor turned Strategic Communications Advisor to discuss the process of news dis...

Drone technology has been a long time interest to the central research and development organisation of the Department of Defense, known as DARPA. DARPA alongside Electric Sky have come together to explore ways to wireless charge drone swarms. CEO and Co-Founder of Electric Sky, Robert Millman, joins me to discuss the "Whisper Beam" and the future of faster, cleaner, quieter, and more economical tr...

A new video shows a human-shaped 'robot' escaping from a miniature jail by transforming itself into a liquid metal state and then slipping through the prison cell bar. How is this possible? Research and mechanical engineer and co-author of the paper, Carmel Majidi of Carnegie Mellon University breaks down his experiment and its possible real life applications. Join as we get rebelliously curious. ...

Pilot stigma and safety concerns have become a topical conversation within the media and government. Communications materials or guidelines for pilots on how to identify Starklink or any type of modern artificial satellite is not yet available. Why not? Who's responsible for this? Elon Musk, commercial airlines, pilots themselves or the FAA? Former Navy fighter pilot and Chair of the American Inst...