# Alien Or Time Travelers, Plus The Mid-Terms | 5.08.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 3

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Podcast: [The Howie Carr Radio Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-howie-carr-radio-network-428574)
Published: 2026-05-08T21:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2385

## Resource

All the alien talk reminds Howie of a show that is still running, and Howie wonders if aliens are real or if they're just time travelers. Then, Mike from Maine called in concerned about the mid-term elections. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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