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NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart digs into stories the media is supposedly not meant to tell, taking a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to other mysteries often missing from the headlines.
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Aug 31, 2025 • 32min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: New Lockheed Martin technology
Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about Lockheed Martin’s craft technology, foreign nations developing UAP craft and what’s going on at NSA Crane, a U.S. Navy facility in Indiana.
#LockheedMartin #RossCoulthart #UAP
CREDITS
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi, Rebecca Pacchiano
Editor: Anthony Diasio
On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines.
More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast...
Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com
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CHAPTERS
1:15 Lockheed Martin technology
5:08 Is the latest “tic tac leak” real?
7:06 Foreign nations reverse engineering UAP craft
9:33 U.S. Navy base Crane in Indiana
15:20 Do we have the whole story of The Rendlesham Forest incident?
19:20 Can former government employees under a NDA be a whistleblower?
21:52 Government not taking action on whistleblower testimony
26:44 Why do advanced technology like UAP crafts “crash?”
29:07 Has Ross ever lost trust with a source he interviewed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 17min
Telepathy Tapes Season 2: Exclusive with Ky Dickens
In this episode of “Reality Check,” Ross Coulthart sits down with Dr. Julia Mossbridge, a neuroscientist, and filmmaker Ky Dickens, creator of the podcast “The Telepathy Tapes.” Together, they discuss telepathic abilities in children with autism and how Mossbridge and Dickens conduct their research and trials. Dickens also provides an update on her new film, being released in 2026. Season two of "The Telepathy Tapes" premieres Sept. 24.
#telepathy #autism #realitycheck
The Telepathy Tapes Podcast: / @thetelepathytapes
'Telepathy Tapes' doctor probing psychic abilities in autistic children | • 'Telepathy Tapes' doctor probing psychic a...
Credits:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: William Tomasi
Editor: Anthony Diasio
On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines.
More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast...
Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
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Chapter Summary:
0:00 INTRO
3:08 WHAT IS TELEPATHY?
5:43 IS LOVE AT THE HEART OF THESE TAPES?
9:30 SKEPTICISM IN TELEPATHY TAPES
13:06 HOW DID TELEPATHY TAPES START?
18:00 BREAKING DOWN THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
19:26 SPELLING IN AUTISM
30:50 ARE THESE CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS REAL?
36:28 A PEAK INTO THEIR NEW FILM
40:30 TYPES OF TELEPATHY
47:02 CHILDREN KNOWING THINGS THEY WERE NEVER TAUGHT
55:00 CAN AUTISTIC CHILDREN SPEAK TO THE DEAD?
1:00:06 THIS INVESTIGATION AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
1:01:23 CREATING THE TELEPATHY TAPES
1:03:29 DID KIDS GET THINGS WRONG DURING THE EXPERIMENTS?
1:14:30 KY'S NEW FILM, JULIA'S NEW PAPER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2025 • 31min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: Skywatcher shocker, Russia UAP facts and the men in black
Ross Coulthart tackles questions about whistleblowers gearing up for a congressional hearing, what is going on with James Fowler and Skywatcher and reverse engineering efforts by Lockheed Martin.
“Reality Check with Ross Coulthart” explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to mysteries that often go unreported.
#lockheedmartin #realitycheck #ufo
Credits:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi, Rebecca Pacchiano
Editor: Anthony Diasio
On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines.
More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast...
Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
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Chapter Summary:
2:05 Is Ross impressed with the whistleblowers from the upcoming congressional hearing
6:41 David Grusch ICIG investigation
10:55 James Fowler and SkyWatcher
18:12 Has Ross heard about interdimensional beings from his sources
21:18 Reverse engineering efforts by China and Lockheed Martin
29:17 Has Ross seen the film “Men in Black” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 54min
Darcy Weir on why AARO might be trying to debunk Puerto Rico's Aguadilla object
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with filmmaker Darcy Weir and infrared expert David Falch. Together, they investigate the April 2013 Aguadilla UFO sighting: the object that moved over the airport of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, then appeared to enter the water in the adjacent ocean, split and keep on moving. In late March, AARO released its findings on Aguadilla, claiming the object was two sky lanterns. It even suggests the object never went into the water, which does not match the opinions of most viewers. Weir and UFO investigator Andy Marcial work together in the new film "Puerto Rico's UAPs" to investigate the 2013 Aguadilla incident and other Puerto Rican anomalous phenomena.
#Aguadilla #PuertoRico #AARO
David Falch's YouTube channel: / @davefalch1038
Darcy Weir's YouTube channel: / @occultjourneys
Bob Thompson and Andy Marcial: • Hunting UFOs: On the ground at famous sigh...
CREDITS
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: William Tomasi
Editor: Allen Keefner
On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines.
More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast...
Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp
Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/
CHAPTERS LIST
0:00 - 2:15 - Intro
2:16 - 4:49 - The Aguadilla incident
5:00 - 7:20 - Does BP believe it was an anomalous object?
7:21 -8:16 - Do we owe AARO an apology?
8:17 - 15:51 - Why was the object anomalous?
15:52 - 23:28 - Did the object go under water?
23:29 - 25:55 - Would a sky lantern show up on infrared?
25:56 - 28:19 - AARO's response
28:20 - 33:07 - Darcy travels to Puerto Rico for his film
33:08 - 36:34 - Puerto Rico's proximity to the Bermuda Triangle
36:35 - 40:54 - Is ARRO in a hurry to resolve this?
40:55 - 51:57 - Fishermen witness object in water
51:58 - 57:46 - Is the Aguadilla anomalous based on a camera perspective?
57:47 - End - outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 58min
Darcy Weir on why AARO might be trying to debunk Puerto Rico's Aguadilla object
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with filmmaker Darcy Weir and infrared expert David Falch. Together, they investigate the April 2013 Aguadilla UFO sighting: the object that moved over the airport of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, then appeared to enter the water in the adjacent ocean, split and keep on moving. In late March, AARO released its findings on Aguadilla, claiming the object was two sky lanterns. It even suggests the object never went into the water, which does not match the opinions of most viewers. Weir and UFO investigator Andy Marcial work together in the new film "Puerto Rico's UAPs" to investigate the 2013 Aguadilla incident and other Puerto Rican anomalous phenomena.
#Aguadilla #PuertoRico #AARO
David Falch's YouTube channel: / @davefalch1038
Darcy Weir's YouTube channel: / @occultjourneys
Bob Thompson and Andy Marcial: • Hunting UFOs: On the ground at famous sigh...
CREDITS
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: William Tomasi
Editor: Allen Keefner
On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines.
More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast...
Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp
Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/
CHAPTERS LIST
0:00 - 2:15 - Intro
2:16 - 4:49 - The Aguadilla incident
5:00 - 7:20 - Does BP believe it was an anomalous object?
7:21 -8:16 - Do we owe AARO an apology?
8:17 - 15:51 - Why was the object anomalous?
15:52 - 23:28 - Did the object go under water?
23:29 - 25:55 - Would a sky lantern show up on infrared?
25:56 - 28:19 - AARO's response
28:20 - 33:07 - Darcy travels to Puerto Rico for his film
33:08 - 36:34 - Puerto Rico's proximity to the Bermuda Triangle
36:35 - 40:54 - Is ARRO in a hurry to resolve this?
40:55 - 51:57 - Fishermen witness object in water
51:58 - 57:46 - Is the Aguadilla anomalous based on a camera perspective?
57:47 - End - outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2025 • 52min
Why did Trump’s Cabinet give different answers for UFO sightings?
Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about Skywatcher, Dr. Beatriz Villarroel’s research and why President Trump and his Cabinet provide different answers when it comes to the NJ drone sightings.
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:45 Can archived telescope data assist Dr. Beatriz Villarroel’s research?
3:43 Why the transients are not ice crystals
7:27 Varying statements from officials on the NJ drone incident
13:36 Why did Ross ask Mike Herrera the nationality of the “men-in-black” who apprehended him?
14:32 Was Skywatcher “infiltrated” by a “red team?”
16:29 Whistleblower updates
20:17 Gerald Anderson & Roswell
23:00 Suppressed UAP technology
23:55 Ross on 3I/ATLAS
27:45 Ross’ favorite “underrated” UFO incidents
30:17 Does Ross watch UFC?
31:38 Does Ross ever sleep???
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi, Rebecca Pacchiano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2025 • 33min
Why did Trump’s Cabinet give different answers for UFO sightings?
Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about Skywatcher, Dr. Beatriz Villarroel’s research and why President Trump and his Cabinet provide different answers when it comes to the NJ drone sightings.
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:45 Can archived telescope data assist Dr. Beatriz Villarroel’s research?
3:43 Why the transients are not ice crystals
7:27 Varying statements from officials on the NJ drone incident
13:36 Why did Ross ask Mike Herrera the nationality of the “men-in-black” who apprehended him?
14:32 Was Skywatcher “infiltrated” by a “red team?”
16:29 Whistleblower updates
20:17 Gerald Anderson & Roswell
23:00 Suppressed UAP technology
23:55 Ross on 3I/ATLAS
27:45 Ross’ favorite “underrated” UFO incidents
30:17 Does Ross watch UFC?
31:38 Does Ross ever sleep???
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi, Rebecca Pacchiano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2025 • 56min
Exclusive: Astronomer's new data finds possible nonhuman intelligence in space
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with Beatriz Villarroel, an astronomer for the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics. Together, they discuss her paper — which is in its peer-review stage — showing possible proof of constructed technology, or technosignatures. If confirmed, not only will this prove alien technology exists, but it will also be a momentous win in the UAP world.
Physicist: Space objects appeared, disappeared years before first satellites | Reality Check - • Physicist: Space objects appeared, disappe... #nonhumanintelligence #RossCoulthart #UAP
CREDITS
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: William Tomasi
Editor: Irit Nayden & Sarah Jackson
0:00 - 5:14 - INTRO
5:15 - 12:08 - EXPLAINING HER PAPER
12:09 - 29:33 - PLATE DEFECTS
29:34 - 45:17 - IS THIS ALIEN SPACECRAFT?
45:18 - 52:40 - INVESTIGATIONS THAT STILL NEED TO BE DONE
52:41 - END - OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2025 • 32min
Ross Coulthart answers questions on Lockheed Martin bombshell, protecting whistleblowers and more
Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, including unidentified aerial phenomena and other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about Congressman Eric Burlison’s Lockheed Martin bombshell, how he vets and cultivates sources, and whether the government is running secret think tanks on the topic of disclosure.
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:41 Eric Burlison’s Lockheed Martin bombshell
4:10 Is Congress distracting from Epstein files with UAP news?
4:46 Dr. Beatriz Villarroel’s research
9:34 Why don’t billionaires fund more UAP research projects?
14:13 Ross’ vetting process when it comes to sources
21:02 Has Ross encountered threats and intimidation while reporting on a story?
26:45 Disclosure think tanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 16min
'I was intimidated, I had surveillance, I had threats': U.S. Marine who saw craft
On "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with former U.S. Marine Michael Herrera. In 2009, Herrera was deployed on a relief operation in Sumatra, Indonesia. During the operation, Herrera says he saw a 300-foot craft, but upon sighting his unit, he was detained by mysterious "men in black." Together, they discuss Herrera's story in depth, the private companies engineering mysterious crafts and Herrera's dealings with the Senate Intelligence Committee and All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
Jake Barber interview: • UFO whistleblower Jake Barber would '100% ... #UFO #AARO #UAP
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Anthony Diasio
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:51 Meet Mike Herrera
4:35 Mike's experience
6:22 Mike responds to critics
13:10 Mike describes craft he saw
15:00 Paramilitary arrives on site
18:45 Mike's first reaction on what he saw
27:17 Mike’s conversations with whistleblower Jake Barber
34:09 Mike describes how he was able to keep his camera during encounter
36:57 Mike describes lights on craft
39:40 Mike recalls interesting way his unit was released by paramilitary figures
41:36 Why Mike did not report incident immediately
51:16 Why members of Mike's unit have not come forward publicly
52:04 Dealing with AARO
53:45 Dealing with Senate Intelligence Committee
58:26 Mike doubles down on being willing to testify under oath to Congress
1:00:15 Mike on intimidation
1:04:08 Mike on whether he trusts AARO
1:13:57 Mike on how society could be transformed if certain technologies were publicly available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


