Alan is joined by Lou Elizondo, former military intelligence
officer and author of Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for
UFOs. Lou shares his journey from joining JROTC to his work in the
Pentagon's classified UFO program. He describes Unidentified Aerial
Phenomena (UAP) with extraordinary capabilities like hypersonic
speeds and movement without visible propulsion, raising national
security concerns. Lou explains that UAP sightings date back to the
1950s, and the government once stigmatized discussions to avoid
panic. Now, bipartisan efforts push for transparency, supported by
emerging legislation and international cooperation on UAP
research.
Guest Bio
Lou Elizondo is a former military intelligence officer who
served in various classified roles, including a key position in the
Pentagon's UFO program. After his resignation in 2017, Lou became
an advocate for transparency about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
(UAPs), revealing shocking insights into advanced aerospace
technologies observed by military pilots. His New York Times
bestselling book, Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs,
uncovers the hidden world of UAP investigations and challenges our
understanding of reality. Lou's work has sparked global
conversations about science, security, and the future of human
knowledge.
Show Highlights
(1:29) What led to Luis’ career in military and intelligence
services
(5:26) What remote sensing is
(11:03) How Luis’ became in involved with UAPs from a military
perspective
(25:09) How Luis’ deals with the lack of acceptance of the
data
(29:42) What led Louis to resign from the Pentagon
(34:04) Observable traits of UAPs based on famous filmed
cases
(40:48) Why the government’s attitude toward public
transparency is changing
(46:03) Next steps for people as UAPs are more openly
discussed
(52:56) The importance of keeping an open mind moving
forward
Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science, literature, and technology to share unique perspectives from the realm of the highly trained and curiously minded.