Hollywood, The CIA & Ufos: The History Beyond Spielberg

U.S. intelligence agencies have long influenced Hollywood's UFO narratives, with "Dark Skies" creators Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman claiming they were approached by Naval Intelligence at their premiere party for a secret script-guidance deal. Friedman also alleges that former Energy Secretary John Herrington privately confirmed aliens are real, though Herrington has ignored official requests to testify. The episode further explores Steven Spielberg's alleged similar deal before making "Close Encounters," Friedman's own "Nordic" alien encounter, and broader themes of reality management and disclosure.