112. Sidetracked – J.D. Vance, UFOs, and Demons

In this episode, Matt discusses Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent comments about UFOs and demons, and what those comments likely reveal both about common American beliefs regarding the paranormal and grand conspiracies, as well as how those beliefs may play into electoral politics.

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This episode featured music by Matthew Armstrong and production assistance from Kaylia Metcalfe.

Sources:

Hank Green

Historical Blindness

The University of Southern Mississippi 

Clifford, Wilson. 1975. UFOs and Their Mission Impossible. New American Library, New York. Accessed online 4/6/26 at https://archive.org/details/ufostheirmission00wils

Scott, Bill. 1977. “UFOs are Evil Spirits,”  Christian Archaeologist Says. The Daily Herald Tribune, February 25, 1977. Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Accessed online 4/6/26 at https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-tribune-ufos-are-evil/182635171/
Shuler, Marsha. 1974. Demons in UFOs will deceive Christians, Minister Believes. The Shreveport Times, May 5, 1974. Shreveport, LA. Accessed online at https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times/154354637/

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