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Transcript: Alien Tavern broadcast, November 9, 2026

Opening

Zyx: Keep your sensors tuned to the frequencies of the unknown.

Zyx: Zyx here.

Aria: And Aria.

Game theory helps SETI search for alien civilizations

Reported by Phys.org

Zyx: Leading off tonight, game theory helps SETI search for alien civilizations.

Zyx: Five of the 42 radio telescopes in the Allen Telescope Array at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory are part of a new observing program that focuses on when to look, not just where.

Zyx: This effort is inspired by game theory, including the concept of Schelling points, and is also covered by Eurasia Review, according to Phys.org.

Aria: Oh, playing a game of hide and seek with the stars! How thrilling.

"We owe it to the American people": Missouri Congressman calls for greater UAP transparency following Pentagon's no-ET findings

Reported by AOL.com

Aria: Our next story: A Missouri Congressman calls for greater transparency following the Pentagon's no-ET findings. That's from AOL.

Zyx: Transparency is always a good way to build trust!

Mysterious UFO Spotted Near International Space Station In NASA Video Sparks Claims Of Near Collision

Reported by BroBible

Zyx: Up next — a mysterious UFO was spotted near the International Space Station in a NASA video, prompting claims of a near collision, according to BroBible.

Aria: That sounds much too close for comfort!

🇺🇸🇯🇵 Pentagon data flagged Japan as a UAP reporting hotspot, largely tied to where U.S. sensors and forces are concentrated. A Japanese official asked the Defense Ministry: Have any objects other than ordinary ones like drones or balloons entered from o

Reported by X

Aria: This just in: Pentagon data has flagged Japan as a UAP reporting hotspot, largely tied to where U.S. sensors and forces are concentrated, according to X.

Aria: A Japanese official even asked the Defense Ministry if any objects other than drones or balloons entered from outer space.

Zyx: A very reasonable question to ask!

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

Reported by Space

Zyx: Now, to scientists simulating an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds, according to Space.

Zyx: The simulation aims to study the conditions necessary for life to emerge and persist.

Aria: Studying the empty spaces to find the full ones. I love that logic.

Watch: Triangular UFO Filmed Near Mexican Volcano

Reported by 94.5 WPTI

Aria: Our next story: A triangular UFO was filmed near a Mexican volcano, according to 94.5 WPTI.

Zyx: A triangular shape! Very classic.

The forgotten 1970s Fleetwood Mac song inspired by a UFO sighting: “I almost had a heart attack”

Reported by Far Out Magazine

Zyx: Up next — a forgotten 1970s Fleetwood Mac song inspired by a UFO sighting was discovered in a rare audio archive, according to Far Out Magazine.

Aria: I hope the music is as exciting as the sighting!

Sign-off

Aria: Catch you on the next frequency.

Zyx: Keep looking up!