About this episode
Art hosts another open lines show on Memorial Day, allowing callers to discuss various topics while he reflects on the significance of the holiday honoring America's war dead. The evening features diverse conversations about current events, including President Clinton's efforts to expand NATO and questions about the organization's ultimate purpose as it grows to include former adversaries. Art shares personal correspondence from his mother about military memorials and the ongoing recognition of service members' sacrifices. A significant portion of the show involves Art's own UFO sighting experience with his wife Ramona, providing rare personal disclosure from the normally reserved host. Callers contribute their own unexplained experiences and theories about extraterrestrial activity. The show demonstrates Art's ability to balance serious historical reflection with exploration of fringe topics while maintaining respect for both military service and unconventional phenomena. The open format allows for natural conversation flow between patriotic observance and paranormal investigation, reflecting the complex interests of the overnight radio audience seeking both meaning and mystery in contemporary American life.