About this episode
Art Bell announces his retirement from Coast to Coast AM in an emotional farewell broadcast featuring theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku . Bell opens by playing Crystal Gale's "Ready for the Times to Get Better," a song holding deep personal meaning, before bringing Crystal herself on air for a touching conversation. Mike Siegel, Bell's designated successor, joins to discuss the transition and the program's future direction. Bell emphasizes that the show has developed its own life and consciousness, shaped by the audience rather than the host. The broadcast reflects on the unique nature of Coast to Coast AM as alternative talk radio, exploring topics beyond conventional political discourse. Bell expresses confidence that Siegel will find his own path while maintaining the show's genre and allowing it to continue evolving organically.