Darkness in the Desert
This week, we examine an unsettling series of alternative hypotheses about what might have occurred in the New Mexico desert in 1947.
UAP
UAP Advocates Rally at Senator Schumer’s Office in New York as Efforts Mobilize Across 45 States
Advocates for the disclosure of U.S. records involving UAP will attend a rally in New York this week in support of the transparency efforts of Senator Chuck Schumer.
The AARO Historical Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
This week, we examine mainstream media coverage of a controversial new AARO historical report on UAP and fact-check several errors it contains.
Fragmented Facts: AARO Report Unearths Odd Claims Involving U.S. Recovery of Material From 1952 UFO Incident
Was a fragment shot off a UFO near Washington D.C. in 1952? There may be more to this seemingly dubious story than meets the eye... but you wouldn't know that from reading AARO's recent, deeply flawed historical report.
Pentagon UAP Report Says No Evidence U.S. Has Collected Exotic Technology, Kept Programs Hidden from Congress
A new Pentagon UAP report says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or secret programs being kept from Congress.
UAP Incident Over the Gulf of Mexico Revealed by U.S. Congressman Confirmed in Newly Declassified Files and Images
New details involving a military pilot UAP encounter have come to light, following the release of documents in response to a FOIA request.
Project Moon Dust
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the strange saga of Project Moon Dust, what is known about the Cold War-era program from official documents.
Disinfo and the UFO
We look at the role of disinformation in the bizarre hall of mirrors of Ufology, and historical case studies involving how lies, misdirection, and psychological warfare have been used to steer the UFO narrative for more than half a century.
UFOs and U.S. Presidents: Aerial Phenomena and the Oval Office
This week we take a historical deep dive into investigations of aerial phenomena and their relationship to the Oval Office.
“Shooting Down Souls… Good Luck with That”: Some Paradoxical Thoughts on the UFO Phenomenon from a Historian of Religions
Historian of religions Jeffrey Kripal, Ph.D., looks at a few of the paradoxes that arise in the study of the UFO phenomenon.
The Sol Foundation UAP Initiative
This week, joining us are Dr. Garry Nolan and Dr. Peter Skafish of The Sol Foundation. who discuss the release of new videos featuring lectures from the organization's first event.
UFO Historian David Marler Examines UAPs
David Marler, an author, UFO historian, and the Founder of the National UFO Historical Records Center, analyzes how current UAP developments compare to historical events and examines materials recently obtained by The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO) in his collection.
Plasmas: Life-like Luminous Phenomena?
This week, we examine a new science paper that argues many modern UAP sightings could represent manifestations of plasmas in space and in the atmosphere.
The Pentagon’s Former Chief UFO Hunter Speaks Out, But Some of His Arguments Don’t Hit the Mark
The Pentagon’s former chief UFO investigator, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, has spoken out about his time investigating anomalous phenomena for the Department of Defense.
Exit Strategy: AARO’s Former Director Speaks
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the recent allegations made by the DoD’s former chief UFO investigator.
Jacques Vallée Examines the Simultaneous Emergence of AI and UAP
Jacques Vallée shares his thoughts on the current state of AI and UAPs, exploring what excites him but also concerns him about their present and future state.
The Quickening
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by author Whitley Strieber, who discusses the role of the experiencer in the UAP equation.
The Vanishing Star Enigma and the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO Wave
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel examines the enigma of "vanishing stars" in relation to the famous 1952 Washington D.C. UFO incident.
Salvatore Pais’s Mysterious ‘UFO patents’: What Do They Really Mean?
Whatever technologies these "UFO patents" may represent, they aren’t reverse-engineered UAP technology, argues philosopher Bernardo Kastrup.
Classified: The Intelligence Community UAP Briefing
Recently, members of Congress received a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community Inspector General regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Opinion: Non-Human Intelligence at the Threshold
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée examines the question of non-human intelligence, and the potential impacts of human decisionmaking at the intersection of AI and UAP.
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen UAP Reporting from Civilian Pilots and Aviation Personnel
A new bill, the 'Safe Airspace for Americans Act' aims to encourage reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) from pilots.
Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With 30-Foot-Tall Triangular UFO Prompts Aviation Safety Concerns
A bizarre incident unfolded in the skies above Frederick County, Maryland, last month as a private pilot reported a mid-air encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangular UFO.
UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?
Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
2023: A Year of Energy Breakthroughs, Space Discoveries, and Whistleblower Allegations
In this 2023 year-end roundup edition of The Intelligence Brief, we'll be looking at several of the biggest stories of the year brought to you by The Debrief.
A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change?
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, offers an international perspective on the legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Act of 2023, also known as the “Schumer Amendment.”
Catastrophic Disclosure: A Mitigation Plan
This week, we explore the concept of "catastrophic disclosure," and whether mitigation strategies could help reduce the chances of harm resulting from uncontrolled or unplanned disclosure of the existence of non-human intelligence.
All Habitable Worlds Come to an End
How many tragedies of alien civilizations on habitable worlds have we missed over the 13.8 billion years that elapsed since the Big Bang?
The Minot Air Force Base UFO Incident
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Minot Air Force Base UFO incident of 1968.
It’s Time to Think Beyond the Science and National Security Framework When It Comes to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Now is the time for us to begin taking a serious, multi-spectrum view of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
The Battle for UAP Disclosure in Washington
This week, we examine the battle that rages on in Washington over whether legislation that could help to ensure UAP disclosure will pass into law.
The Fight for UFO Transparency
There’s trouble brewing on Capitol Hill, as a group of top lawmakers are banding together to attempt to block the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023.
Canadian Journalist Hires Law Firm After Being Denied Access to Files on UAP Sightings at Nuclear Power Facilities
A Canadian journalist has enlisted the aid of a law firm to help appeal a decision involving the denial of access to records about UAP sightings over Canadian nuclear power facilities.
UAP Disclosure Act Receives Pushback From Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as Bipartisan Fight for Transparency Continues
A bipartisan measure aiming for disclosure of U.S. government records related to UFOs now hangs in the balance, according to sources who say it has come under fire by top politicians in Washington.
A Deep Dive into the Anthropology of Searching for ET
In this episode, Chrissy is joined by Dr. Michael P. Masters, a Professor of Biological Anthropology at Montana Tech.
Are UAPs Relics from an Earlier Technological Civilization on Earth?
Is it possible that a devastating event was caused 252 million years ago by industrial pollution from an ancient technological civilization?
The Sol Foundation: Academia’s Cutting-Edge UAP Think Tank
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, Micah reports on the Sol Foundation’s first annual event that was recently held at Stanford University.
Disclosure and National Security: Should the U.S. Government Reveal What It Knows About UAP?
Should our elected officials seek out and initiate disclosure of information the U.S. government possesses about unidentified anomalous phenomena?
uNHIdden: The Non-Human Intelligence Initiative
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by an international panel addressing advancement of the discussion about non-human intelligence (NHI).
Did Microphones Recently Capture the ‘Mystery Sound’ of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena?
A mystery sound was recently recorded with instruments at the Galileo Project Observatory at Harvard University. What caused it?
Pentagon Confirms Retirement of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, as New Deputy Director is Named
The Pentagon has confirmed Sean Kirkpatrick, current Director of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, will be retiring before the end of the year.
Regulation vs. Eminent Domain: An Alternate Approach to ‘The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act of 2023’
An attorney explores the ethical, legal, and practical challenges that may be associated with the current language that appears in the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosure Act of 2023.
The Pentagon’s AARO Rolls Out Its New Secure Reporting Mechanism for UAP… Sort Of
The Pentagon has announced that AARO has a new secure portal for U.S. personnel to report UAP... but there are problems right out of the gate.
From Beyond: Uncanny Encounters
In this Halloween installment, we suspend our disbelief as we shift our attention toward unreal experiences from over the decades where people have described visits with entities hailing “from beyond.”
Why Is the United Kingdom So Far Behind on UAP Policy?
Despite official denials, there's evidence suggesting the UK government is still engaged in monitoring UAPs. Now is the time for a more transparent approach to foster understanding and support affected individuals.
Pentagon Launches Secure Reporting Mechanism for U.S. Personnel with Knowledge of Government UAP Programs
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has just launched a secure portal for receiving information from U.S. personnel.
Has the Mystery Behind One of the U.S. Military’s UAP Videos Been Solved?
This week, a U.S. government video that reportedly depicts an anomalous aerial vehicle revealed earlier this year could now have an explanation.
The 2023 Annual UAP Report: An Analysis
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an in-depth analysis of the 2023 UAP report and highlight the key takeaways many missed.
The U.S. Department of Energy UAP Files
In the latest of a series of ongoing disclosures involving mysterious sightings logged by government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy has released several incident reports involving UAP observations at its facilities.
U.S. Department of Energy UAP Documents Reveal Puzzling Aerial Incursions Near American Nuclear Sites
Documents released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reveal new details involving unauthorized drones incidents and UAP sightings.