Straight Talk with Mark Bouris “It’s Been Kept from the Public”: TV Journalist Ross Coulthart Didn’t Believe in UFO's until…
Jan 14, 2026
Ross Coulthart, an esteemed Australian investigative journalist, shares his journey from skepticism to belief in unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs). He discusses the challenges of reporting on UAPs, including newsroom censorship and public fascination. Ross critiques mainstream media's negligence regarding vital topics, emphasizing the need for transparency in government. He dives into military encounters with UAPs, speculates on non-human intelligences, and explores connections between ancient civilizations and contemporary phenomena, leaving listeners questioning what’s kept hidden from the public.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Photograph Over The Washing Line
- Ross Coulthart developed an early interest in UFOs after a Parramatta woman brought film photos of a disc over her washing line to the Sydney Morning Herald.
- He was told by a senior editor, "we don't do UFO stories," which sparked his curiosity about the media stigma.
Belgian Air Force Interview Backlash
- While producing for A Current Affair, Ross secured an interview with the deputy head of the Belgian Air Force about F-16 pilots tracking extraordinary objects.
- He received a reprimand and was again told not to do UFO stories, reinforcing the taboo in mainstream media.
A Single Conversation Changed His View
- In Washington a Defense Intelligence Agency contact laughed and told Ross bluntly, "it's real," changing his prior bias that UAPs were secret US tech.
- That admission shifted Ross from skeptic to investigator and launched deeper reporting into UAP witnesses.
