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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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Jul 22, 2025 • 52min
Inventor says his new radar network could spot UAPs
During a trip to the Contact in the Desert UFO conference, Ross Coulthart joins engineer and inventor Mitch Randall to discuss "Passive Radar,” which he says could help spot UAPs if created and networked across the country.
Randall, who worked to modernize weather-tracking systems used by NOAA and NASA, also touches on a database to allow civilians to track and upload their own evidence of UAP sightings and his work with Harvard's Galileo Project.
00:00 - Intro
03:45 Welcome Mitch Randall
05:46 Passive radar explained
07:30 Software defined radios explained
13:23 Issues surrounding active radar, collecting data from government agencies
17:44 Randall's interest in the UAPs
19:31 Civilian UAP tracking
23:26 Testing Randall's radar systems
27:01 What a phased array radar is
30:35 Randall on the results from his work with the Harvard Galileo project
35:50 UAP stealth capabilities
38:50 Can Randall's radar systems detect low-flying drones
43:10 Securing funding for projects
47:43 Can clouds interfere with radar?
50:00 Randall on the implications of NHI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 6min
Skinwalker Ranch owner says former AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick lied, shows proof | Reality Check
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with Skinwalker Ranch owner Brandon Fugal. The pair discuss The Wall Street Journal's failure to research before writing an article about Fugal, who also reveals he needed to defend himself against the former AARO director, Sean Kirkpatrick, after a hearing in 2018. Kirkpatrick has since denied he attended that hearing, but Fugal shows Coulthart proof that Kirkpatrick was there.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Official Series Playlist | History: • The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Official S...
John Dover and Sedona couple portals episodes: • Navajo ranger on hunting UFOs in tribal la...
Ross visits portal site at Bradshaw Ranch: • 'Hunting UFOs': Radar reveals alleged unde... #AARO #WSJ #SkinwalkerRanch
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Anthony Diasio, John Nock
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 15:06 - WSJ failures
15:07 - 23:57 - Dire wolf testing
23:58 - 28:24 - Drilling into Skinwalker Ranch
28:25 - 46:14 - Airspace above Skinwalker Ranch
46:15 - END - Mainstream media and UFOs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2025 • 43min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: Sen. Mike Rounds, whistleblower threats and the 'Buga Sphere' | Reality Check
Ross Coulthart tackles questions about his interview with U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., whether Congress is being kept in the dark about UAP issues, and his unvarnished take on the "Buga Sphere," a metallic sphere reportedly found in Colombia after it was seen flying through the air.
Sen. Rounds plans to reintroduce 'UAP Disclosure Act': • EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rounds plans to reintroduc...
Jake Barber full special with 'egg-shaped UFO': • Whistleblower reveals UAP retrieval progra...
David Grusch interview: • UFO whistleblower David Grusch: 'We are no...
CHAPTERS:
00:00-04:46 Chances of the UAP Disclosure Act passing
04:56-06:51 Was Senator Mike Rounds, (R-S.D.) fully transparent?
06:51-09:59 Is the gang of 8 being briefed on the UAP matter?
09:59-15:04 Retaliation against whistleblowers
15:04-20:00 Paul Hill’s work from NASA on the UAP matter
20:00-24:07 Abduction cases
24:07-28:31 The difference between believing and knowing
28:31-33:46 Will the government release conclusive video of NHI?
33:46-End The Buga sphere
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Sarah Jackson
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.
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Jul 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Reality Check: Greenland sighting, UAP whistleblower | Backscroll
In this special episode of "Backscroll," Ross Coulthart speaks with UFO researcher Martin Kleist, who shares footage of a UAP he captured in Greenland. He also discusses UAPs with former Green Beret Lt. Col. John Blitch and whistleblower Jake Barber's new claims of a secret government UFO crash retrieval program.
00:00 Exclusive: 'Incredible' UAP video captured in Greenland | Reality Check
59:39 Former nuclear officer, green beret says he believes UAP whistleblower | Reality Check Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 51min
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rounds plans to reintroduce 'UAP Disclosure Act' | Reality Check
In an exclusive interview with Ross Coulthart, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., says he plans to make sure the UAP Disclosure Act is reintroduced, and he believes some information on the topic of unidentified aerial phenomena has been improperly withheld. Rounds also answers questions on what Congress really knows when it comes to UAP, whether they're a national security threat and why he thinks there are things out there that we cannot explain.
Jake Barber interview: • UFO whistleblower Jake Barber would '100% ...
David Grusch interview: • UFO whistleblower David Grusch: 'We are no...
Christopher Mellon interview: • Former defense official Chris Mellon calls...
Jake Barber full special with 'egg-shaped UFO': • Whistleblower reveals UAP retrieval progra...
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.
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Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/00:00-3:38- Welcome Senator Rounds
3:39-5:31 UAP Disclosure Act and National Defense Authorization Act
5:32-7:48 Challenges and Intentions Behind the UAP Disclosure Legislation
7:49-18:42 Concerns and Opposition in the House
18:43-23:20 WSJ Reaction and Potential Disinformation
23:21-26:35 Potential National Security Implications
26:36-31:52 Compartmentalization and Secrecy in UAP Programs
31:53-45:01 FBI Investigation and Potential Federal Crimes
45:01-47:45 Reintroduction of the UAP Disclosure Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2025 • 36min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: WSJ flops again, AI vs. NHI and is Bigfoot an alien? | Reality Check
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 artificial intelligence and nonhuman intelligence and whether Bigfoot is an alien or not, and he breaks down the “hitchhiker effect.”
Chris Bledsoe on presidents' interest in UAPs, NASA missions and summoning orbs
• Chris Bledsoe on presidents' interest in U... #NHI #AI #Bigfoot
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Sarah Jackson
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:41 Ross gives his take on part 2 of the WSJ article
3:43 Ross on Mark Kelly reaction to the WSJ articles
7:06 Ross on Chris Bledsoe’s story
9:09 Are NHI involved in the Israel/Iran conflict?
11:46 Cancelled congressional hearings on the UAP matter
15:20 Is Bigfoot an alien?
21:35 Has AI been infiltrated by NHI?
23:56 Ross on Charles Hall’s experience
25:42 What is the hitchhiker effect?
28:46 Does Ross believe that NHI can heal people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 37min
Whistleblowers, military secrecy and mainstream media: Ross Coulthart full speech | Reality Check
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart is in Palm Springs, attending the Contact in the Desert UFO conference. Ross gives a speech to attendees the first night, highlighting the work of whistleblowers and journalists outside of the mainstream media. Ross tells the conference about his efforts to bring secrets to light, stonewalling from the U.S. government and the reaction to his interview with whistleblower David Grusch.
Ross Coulthart's interview with UFO whistleblower David Grusch - • UFO whistleblower David Grusch: 'We are no...
Ross Coulthart's 2024 SCU speech: Revealing the night he decided to investigate UFOs - • Ross Coulthart reveals the night that conv... #RossCoulthart #DavidGrusch #ufo
CREDITS:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Maria Morales-Salazar
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CHAPTER SUMMARY:
:00- Ross Coulthart’s speech at the Contact in the Desert UFO Conference
1:58 Ross: When government UAP secrecy began
3:54 Ross: “There’s been an institutional cover up and it continues to this day”
5:09 Ross reveals the dangers whistleblowers face
7:18 Ross on David Grusch’s claims and their interview
9:03 Ross on the “gatekeepers” attempts to discredit David Grusch
12:06 Ross: “You're already winning”
17:00 Ross on the government's response to whistleblower claims
21:53 Ross: “They’re asking the questions that congress failed to do”
24:17 Ross on if secrets are being kept from top military generals
29:40 Ross calls on the government to make a good faith investigation into UAP’s
30:45 Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2025 • 39min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: Predictive AI, anti-gravity vehicles and whistleblowers | Reality Check
Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, including 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 whether the government is creating an AI that can predict the future, anti-gravity vehicle production and what it means to be a whistleblower.
#artificialintelligence #RossCoulthart #whistleblower
Chapters:
:37 Ross’ take on whistleblower Matthew Brown’s tweet to Elon Musk
5:28 What makes a whistleblower?
9:43 Why isn’t “The Age of Disclosure” available to watch yet?
13:04 Does the U.S. have satellites with holographic projections technology?
15:58 What happens to children training to develop psionic abilities?
18:48 Will space tourism lead to more sightings?
20:30 Billy Meier photographs
22:40 Anti-gravity vehicle production
25:14 Nazca mummies of Peru
26:07 Ross’ take on crop circles
29:56 Is there a correlation between global events and disclosure leaks
Link to Matthew Brown's tweet: https://x.com/SunOfAbramelin/status/1...
Credits:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Sarah Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025 • 59min
Chris Bledsoe on presidents' interest in UAPs, NASA missions and summoning orbs | Reality Check
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart is in Palm Springs, attending the Contact in the Desert UFO Conference. Ross sits down with Chris Bledsoe, an author and former construction contractor. Bledsoe talks about an alleged ability to summon entities on command in the form of glowing orbs and the "new knowledge" that will happen in April of 2026.
The pair also discuss why a two-star general and congresspeople were in Bledsoe's home, President Obama's briefing by NASA's Tim Taylor, President Trump's interests in UAP and much more.
#UAP #UFO #NASA
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Jake Barber interview: • UFO whistleblower Jake Barber would '100% ...
Confessions of a UFO Hunter: Ross Coulthart interviews Lue Elizondo: • Confessions of a UFO Hunter: Ross Coulthar...
Worldwide Drone Mystery episode: • Drone mystery is 'worldwide,' not just in ...
Jake Barber full special with egg-shaped UFO: • Whistleblower reveals UAP retrieval progra...
Credits:
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: William Tomasi
Editor: Allen Keefner
Chapters:
0:00 - 16:29 - Intro
17:00 - 27:22 - Iran/Israel missiles
27:23 - 39:15 - April 2026
39:16 - 48:14 - Trump admin. & Bledsoe communicate
48:15 - 48:52 - Structures on the moon
48:53 - 44:58 - 2-Star Generals, Congressmen visit Bledsoe
44:59 - 53:39 - Pres. Obama briefed by NASA
53:40 - END - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2025 • 39min
Ross Coulthart Q&A: 'Here’s the proof that the WSJ article is nonsense' | Reality Check
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 the backlash from a Wall Street Journal article, reports of an underground alien battle and whether there are "avatars" in Washington, D.C.
#uap #ufo #avatar
Ross's full analysis & reaction to the WSJ article: • What the Wall Street Journal isn't telling...
Host: Ross Coulthart
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producer: Will Tomasi
Editor: Kanyon Lyons, Sarah Jackson & John Nock
GUEST: Meagan Ourada, NewsNation Editorial Producer
00:00-8:36- Ross's thoughts on the WSJ article
8:37-14:40 Was there an EMP device at U.S. Air Force bases?
14:41-19:10 was there an underground alien battle in New Mexico?
19:11-22:32 Are there 'avatars' in Washington, D.C.
22:33-25:10 Why is there no disclosure from aerospace companies?
25:11-30:38 Is Deja Vu a moment from another dimension?
30:39-33:52 What is going on with UAPs and gravity?
33:53-34:33 Where to send us your questions
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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