# The Why Files: Bryce Zabel on Dark Skies, UFO Deals, and Slow Disclosure

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Published: 2026-06-13T22:42:36+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when a CNN correspondent, Emmy-winning creator, and UFO insider says Hollywood may have been nudged by intelligence? In this full episode, Andrew Gentile talks with Bryce Zabel about journalism, Dark Skies, Roswell, Majestic 12, false balance in media, and the idea that UFO disclosure is happening as a “slow dissolve.” This condensed recap trims the original conversation into a quick 12-minute listen, highlighting Bryce’s Carl Sagan interview, the mysterious visitors who claimed Navy intelligence ties, and how fiction and ufology may have shaped each other for decades. Listeners will come away with a sharper understanding of UFO history, misinformation, media literacy, and why Hollywood stories can influence public belief. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

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