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Will We Ever See a Real-Life ‘Disclosure Day’?

June 14, 2026 · 22 min

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The recent Pentagon releases of declassified files detailing sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) has piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts and curious Americans alike. But despite increased transparency, a lack of hard evidence remains. Why do many of us want to believe there is intelligent life out there somewhere? And if scientists found that evidence, would we even accept it?

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Guest: Adam Frank, University of Rochester astrophysicist

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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