William R. Forstchen

William R. Forstchen is a Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, in Montreat, North Carolina. He received his doctorate from Purdue University with specializations in Military History, the American Civil War and the History of Technology. His current book, One Second After was cited on the floor of Congress and before the House Armed Services Committee by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R.-MD), chair of the House Committee tasked to evaluate EMP weapons, as a realistic portrayal of the potential damage rendered by an EMP attack on the continental United States.

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  • Secrets of Heaven & Hell

    Maurice Cotterell shared research into the mystical influence of the Sun. Followed by William Forstchen on the power grid, and Heidi Hollis on 'Hat Man.'More »
  • Secret Door Special XXI

    George Noory welcomed three surprise guests and tried to guess their identity based on their voices. In the first hour, Lauren Weinstein talked about tech.More »
  • Numerology Forecast / Protecting the Grid

    Numerologist Glynis McCants shared her analysis of this year’s cycle of "3." Followed by William Forstchen on threats to the electrical grid.More »
  • Bolstering the Grid / Communicating with a Departed Son

    William R. Forstchen updated the threat of solar flares on the electrical grid. Followed by Joe McQuillen on communications with his departed son.More »
  • EMP Attacks/ Telepathy & Remote Viewing

    William R. Forstchen updated the campaign to bolster infrastructure against EMP attack. Followed by Marty Rosenblatt on precogntive remote viewing.More »
  • Protecting the Grid/ Synchronicity & the Mind

    William Forstchen updated the campaign to bolster infrastructure against EMP attack. Followed by Dr. Kirby Surprise on the nature of synchronicity.More »
  • EMP Attack/ Brain & the Paranormal

    In the first half, historian William R. Forstchen, PhD, updated the ongoing campaign to bolster energy and communications infrastructure against an EMP attack, and what the effects of such a calamity would be. In the latter half, author and philosopher Matthew Alper argued...More »
  • Dallas Shootings

    The main part of the show dealt with the breaking news story of the shooting of multiple police officers in Dallas, Texas. Taylor Millard, the Texas correspondent for iHeartMedia 24/7 News, shared updates throughout the evening, while Jerome Corsi, John M. Curtis, Dr. Peter...More »
  • New Years' Predictions for 2016

    George Noory hosted the long-standing Coast to Coast AM tradition of reading listener predictions made last year, and recording new predictions for 2016, along with surprise guests throughout the night. First hour guest, Professor of History, William R. Forstchen, discussed...More »
  • EMP Dangers/ Palmistry

    Professor of History, William R. Forstchen, discussed the looming dangers of an EMP attack, as well as a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) or huge solar flare which could knock out the electrical grid. In the latter half, founder of the Palmistry Institute in LA, Vernon Mahabal,...More »
  • Strengthening the Grid Special

    The Secure the Grid Coalition is an ad hoc group of policy, energy, and national security experts, legislators, and industry insiders who are dedicated to strengthening America’s electrical grid. Advocates for strengthening the grid, Peter Pry (first hour), Michael Maloof...More »
  • Terror Attacks/ Super Soldiers

    In the first half of the program, history professor William R. Forstchen discussed his analysis of ISIS and detailed the level of terror it could bring to the US heartland. In the latter half, adventurer, investigative researcher and writer, Timothy Alberino, talked about...More »
  • EMP & Protecting the Grid/ Possessions & Exorcism

    In the first half, Professor of History William Forstchen shared updates on the dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) event and what we can do to prepare. In the latter half, spiritual warrior Bill Bean discussed how his family was plagued by evil forces at the house he...More »
  • EMP/ Powers of the Mind

    In the first half, Professor of History William Forstchen shared updates on the dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack, radiation, and solar storm issues. Third hour guest, clinical psychologist Joseph Gallenberger shared updates on how we can use our psychic...More »
  • EMP & Space Elevator/ Big Data

    In the first half, Professor of History William Forstchen shared updates on the dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack which could take down the power grid, as well as his research into building a space elevator, which could bring revolutionary changes to the planet. ...More »
  • EMP Dangers & Space Elevator

    History professor William R. Forstchen provided an update on his work studying the dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) event, as well as his research into the benefits of developing a space elevator. In the first hour, Dr. Joel Wallach reacted to the recent study...More »
  • Chemtrails & Weather

    Appearing during the middle two hours, journalist, filmmaker and political activist Michael Murphy discussed how chemtrails are allowing corporations to manipulate natural systems including weather and soil, for their own gain. First hour guest, history professor William R....More »
  • EMP Event/ Hopi-Tibetan Prophecy

    In the first half, history professor William R. Forstchen discussed the potential damage rendered by an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) event, and what we can to do prepare for the possibility. In the latter half, psychotherapist Kymberlee Ruff shared the Hopi-Tibetan prophecy,...More »
  • Search for ET Life & EMP Threats

    In the first half of the show, acclaimed physicist and cosmologist Paul Davies discussed why he believes the search for ET life should be expanded beyond SETI's parameters of radio signals. In the latter half of the program, Prof. William Forstchen talked about the dangers...More »
  • Electromagnetic Pulse Attack

    Filling in for George, Art Bell spoke with Prof. William Forstchen for the entire program about how an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack by a rogue nation could disable America's power grid and communications infrastructure, and lead to an inconceivably high death toll.More »
  • Alien Abduction & EMP Attacks

    In the first half of the show, abduction investigator Budd Hopkins discussed his new memoir, in which he explores his life as an artist, and as a pioneer in the field of UFO research Appearing in the second half of the program, Professor William Forstchen talked about EMP...More »
  • Cosmology & Discoveries

    Professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, Brian Greene discussed discoveries in cosmology. First hour guest, author William Forstchen outlined how an EMP attack could be carried out on the U.S.More »

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