High Strangeness: Exploring the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction with Matthew Bowman 

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews Matthew Bowman, a history and religion professor at Claremont Graduate University, discussing his book 'The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.' The conversation delves into the Hills' 1961 UFO encounter, their backgrounds, the historical context, and the cultural and racial implications of their experience. Bowman also explores the influence of traditional denominations and evolving religious perspectives on the UFO phenomenon. 

00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness 

00:31 Meet Matthew Bowman: Historian and Author 

01:04 Diving into UFOs and the 1960s 

05:07 The Concept of UFOs and Their Historical Context 

07:29 The Intersection of Science, Religion, and UFOs 

11:38 The Rise of New Religious Movements in the 1960s 

16:16 Understanding Unitarianism and Its Appeal 

20:03 The Lives of Betty and Barney Hill 

28:59 The Fateful Journey: Betty and Barney Hill's Encounter 

34:18 Betty and Barney Hill's Initial Reactions 

34:39 Involvement of Pease Air Force Base 

36:53 Betty's Library Research and Donald Kehoe 

38:41 NICAP Investigates the Hill Case 

40:08 Betty's Nightmares and Missing Time 

43:39 Hypnosis Sessions with Dr. Benjamin Simon 

54:31 Public Attention and Media Coverage 

01:03:45 Betty's Life After Barney's Death 

01:05:24 Closing Thoughts and Future Research

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