Conversation so far:
Why did Art Bell screen calls?
The explanation was that for Art Bell to use un-screened open phone lines while in the Philippines would require listeners to call directly at enormous cost to them.
Who were Art Bell's regular guests?
Ed Dames, Richard C. Hoagland, Terence McKenna, Dannion Brinkley, David John Oates, and Robert Bigelow were all regular guests.
What did Art Bell change the Coast to Coast AM program's name to?
Ghost to Ghost AM

Question: Where does he wish he chose instead of the USA?
Self-contained rewrite: Where does Art Bell wish he chose to broadcast his show from instead of the USA?