Episode Details

In Season 4, Episode 18 of Altered State, Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine take on one of the most controversial 9/11 theories: the claim that directed energy weapons were used to bring down the Twin Towers. The hosts examine the origins of the theory, the figures who popularized it, and the specific arguments surrounding dustification, anomalous metal behavior, and eyewitness accounts.

Brad and Zak break down the technical claims point by point, discussing physics, structural collapse dynamics, and what the available evidence does — and does not — support. They explore whether certain anomalies require exotic explanations or if more conventional mechanisms sufficiently account for the observed destruction.

Throughout the episode, the conversation focuses on discernment and methodological rigor, challenging listeners to separate emotional appeal from scientific analysis. Rather than dismissing questions outright, the hosts scrutinize the theory’s internal consistency and evidentiary standards, encouraging critical thinking when evaluating extraordinary claims about 9/11 and advanced weapons technology.