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Shermer Says 9: The "Dead Scientists," Explained

Podcast: The Michael Shermer Show
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 943
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Summary

A viral story is spreading across media: a mysterious string of scientists connected to UFOs, nuclear weapons, aerospace, and defense work have disappeared or died under suspicious circumstances. Politicians are calling it a possible national security threat. Michael Shermer takes a skeptical look.