Just for Coast Insiders, the Art Bell Vault, offers a curated collection, currently containing more than 500 programs, with two vintage shows added to the mix each Wednesday. This week's offerings are a pair of classic programs, beginning with a memorable episode from 2/26/1997 in which Art talked to John Shepherd about how his childhood obsession with aliens led him to create an elaborate radio transmitter to attempt contact with ETs. Later in the program, Art provided an extensive update on the legendary Mel's Hole case.
Next, we journey back to July 31st, 2004, for an enlightening edition of the show wherein Art was joined by investigative journalist James Bamford who talked about the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Iraq War. He detailed an illegal spying program conducted by the NSA in the 1960s and early 1970s that was swept under the rug by the Justice Department. Bamford also mused about how the war in Iraq was less about fighting terrorism and more a matter of President George W. Bush settling a personal grudge with Saddam Hussein.
These vintage programs have commercials and breaks removed and are presented in multiple platforms-- available on-demand for Mac, Windows, IOS, Android, and the Coast app. Many of them feature rare "5th" hours of content from back in the 90s when the show had a longer running time. We do include Art's beloved bumper music, which became such an indelible part of his program.
And for the true Art Bell fan, we offer different listening options to fine-tune your experience, such as guest-only, and full show streams. Coast Insiders, we're very happy to bring this offering to you at no additional charge to your subscription!
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