A number of U.S. scientists and researchers, many of whom have died or gone missing since 2023, are believed to be related to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, defense, nuclear, or advanced tech programs. Nine names, including Michael David Hicks, Frank Maiwald, and Anthony Chavez, have been in the news. Glenn Beck, former radio syndication executive and conservative talk host, argues that the conspiracy theory that these cases are all connected jumps the gun. He also notes that universities and laboratories rarely disclose the details, which he believes is standard. Beck warns against relying on "propaganda" to create a false narrative.