Recently, several lawmakers on Capitol Hill received a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community Inspector General on allegations that first surfaced last year regarding an alleged UAP program that has been illegally withheld from Congress.  This week on The Micah Hanks Program, in addition to covering what we have learned since the intelligence community UAP briefing, we also look at new legislation that aims to increase pilot reports of UAP, a harrowing encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangle reported by one pilot late last year, and the odd reason that flying jellyfish have been the talk of the online UAP community in recent days.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: ​​Planet's most abnormally cold air to surge into Lower 48 states  2,500-Year-Old Network of 'Elusive' Ancient Roads Found Hidden Deep within the Amazon Rainforest  NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Unveiled in Ceremony at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works  UAP: Implications of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Amendment in the 2024 NDAA U.F.O.s Remain a Mystery to Lawmakers After Classified Briefing New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen UAP Reporting from Civilian Pilots and Aviation Personnel  TRIANGLES: Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With 30-Foot-Tall Triangle UFO Prompts Aviation Safety Concern  JELLYFISH: Marine says 'jellyfish' UAP video was 'ghost story of the base'  ALIEN LIFE: Have we just discovered aliens? REPORT A SIGHTING: The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Sightings Reporting System (UAPSRS) BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Since mysterious aerial objects were first encountered by pilots during World War Two, questions have remained among world leaders about whether there could be a technological presence on Earth of unknown origin. If so, what could they be, and where could the be from?  This week, we are joined by philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, the executive director of the Essentia Foundation. With Ph.D.s in philosophy and computer engineering, he is the author of several books, including Why Materialism is Baloney, as well as a new controversial new essay,“UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario,” recently published at The Debrief. Kastrup shares his perspectives on why UAP and NHI could represent a phenomenon much closer to home in this wide-reaching discussion on The Micah Hanks Program. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Medical Care  Pentagon didn't inform Biden, White House for days about Austin’s hospitalization Deputy defense secretary was not told Austin had been hospitalized when she assumed duties  The Lloyd Austin fallout is growing: ‘Someone’s head has to roll’  UAP NEWS: Miami Mall 'Creature' Video Goes Viral  Congress members will receive secret UFO briefing next week from top spy chief  Top secret UFO meeting in Congress to reveal 'classified' details of illegal crash retrieval program  KASTRUP: UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?  Bernardo Kastrup’s Official Website REPORT A SIGHTING: The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Sightings Reporting System (UAPSRS) BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

What if world militaries were beginning to make detections with advanced sensory equipment that corroborated sightings of phenomena not unlike historic accounts dating back centuries that involve strange phenomena in our skies? And what if a growing number of observers were beginning to come forward and describe their sightings of these anomalous phenomena? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we kick off the New Year with a brand new feel in this special first installment of the podcast for 2024, and following an exciting announcement, we examine several sightings of uncanny aerial phenomena observed by witnesses who have reported their personal accounts in recent weeks. Ranging from strange spheres to saucers, big black triangles, and other unusual phenomena, we wade into the thick of one of the greatest modern enigmas of science.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Powerful earthquakes leave at least 55 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast  Japan Airlines Plane Erupts into Flame After Collision with Coast Guard Aircraft at Tokyo Airport Mickey Mouse Is Now in the Public Domain  Horror Movie Trailer Drops Starring “Steamboad Willie” Version of Micky Mouse These South Pole Scientists Who Watch The Thing Every Year Are Just Asking for Trouble Scientists Have Detected Something Migrating Under Arctic Ice. Now They’re Worried About What May Happen If It Escapes. ANNOUNCEMENT: The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Sightings Reporting System (UAPSRS) BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

The National Defense Authorization Act has been signed into law by the President of the United States, but not without a few concerns, according to an official White House statement citing one of the massive bill's UAP provisions. This, following a showdown in Washington over a landmark bipartisan transparency provision put forward by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer that saw significant pushback from Congressional leadership that illustrated just how far we may have to go in the fight for government transparency on UAP.  This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined to discuss these developments by J.P. Hague, a dual national and qualified lawyer who is the author of a recent piece published by The Debrief which provides an extensive overview of the US political and legislative developments related to UAP we have seen in recent months. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Tesla robot ATTACKS an engineer at company's Texas factory during violent malfunction Resurrection biology: Why it’s gaining traction around the world  Statement from President Joe Biden on H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Quick guide to UAP-related provisions in the final FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act  J.P. HAGUE: A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change? BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

The podcast explores the potential consequences of a chaotic disclosure of extraterrestrial visitation, including the infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast and the risks of revealing information about UFOs. It also discusses a proposed mitigation plan to avoid catastrophic disclosure and the importance of building a support network for responsible disclosure.

Earlier this year, a 64-page proposal to bring about the disclosure of information on what the U.S. government calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) was introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD). However, in a potential blow to UAP disclosure efforts, recent pushback from House leadership appeared to be set to severely limit the bill, if not stop it altogether.  Now, as the empire strikes back, there is nonetheless hope on the horizon, as Senators Schumer and Rounds are speaking out about the bill passing, as well as the work that is yet to be done in future legislation geared toward UAP disclosure. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at all the latest developments, as well as what one famous UAP whistleblower has had to say on the matter of UAP transparency in Washington.   Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Gumball: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: "Full swing": Analysis shows three respiratory viruses on the rise in the U.S.  ChatGPT may have become 'seasonally depressed' as creators race to fix AI  Warning of ‘risk to our survival,’ pope calls for global treaty on AI Hamas 'plot to carry out attack on civilians in Europe is foiled' as Danish cops arrest seven Morning Person? You Might Have Neanderthal Genes to Thank  Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill  UAP DISCLOSURE: UAP disclosure bill revised; two key provisions stripped  Government UAP records repository on the verge of becoming law, opened to public viewing Doug Johnson's quick guide  Majority Leader Schumer And Republican Senator Mike Rounds Floor Colloquy On UAP Schumer and Rounds discuss UAP Disclosure Act   UFO whistleblower: Congress' pared-down UAP measure a 'total failure' BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

In the early morning hours of October 24, 1968, witnesses at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, which included security personnel at the installation’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch complex, maintenance staff, the crew aboard an airborne B-52H, all participated in one of the most significant UFO incidents ever to have occurred at high-security United States military base.  This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Minot Air Force Base UFO incident, one of the most significant UAP cases associated with U.S. strategic nuclear weapons facilities, as well as what its implications are, and why it remains influential even today as lawmakers in Washington continue the battle for UAP transparency.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Gumball: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Henry Kissinger Is Dead at 100; Shaped the Nation's Cold War History  Pentagon says US warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea Israel orders more Gazans to flee, bombs areas where it sends them  Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink We Have a UFO Problem. What We Don't Have (Yet) Is a Serious Answer.  New book details U.S. government’s UFO investigations and search for alien life  THE MINOT AFB UFO INCIDENT: Thomas Tullien’s Minot AFB UFO Investigative Site The Investigation of UFO Events at Minot Air Force Base - Tom Tullien, SCU  “Analysis of Radar and Air-Visual UFO Observations on 24 October 1968 at Minot AFB, North Dakota, USA” by Claude Poher, Ph.D. BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

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, potentially one of the most significant pieces of legislation related to government and UFO transparency in the history of the U.S., from ever becoming law.  Joining us to discuss the fight for UAP transparency is Daniel Sheehan, a constitutional and public interest lawyer, political activist and educator who has participated in several legal cases of public interest, including the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate Break-In case. Sheehan joins us, along with Kevin Wright, a public issue advocate, founder of Solve Advocacy, and Director of Public Relations for the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) to outline the current fight over the UAP Disclosure Amendment, and what it means for the effort to end decades of government stonewalling on UAP secrecy. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. You can submit your sightings here, and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Gumball: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Subaru Now Has a Flying Car  US Space Force wants to track 'abnormal observables' with unknown origins in Earth's orbit  Lawmakers ‘mystified’ after NASA scales back Mars collection program OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say OpenAI ‘was working on advanced model so powerful it alarmed staff’ Contrary to reports, OpenAI probably isn’t building humanity-threatening AI  UAP DISCLOSURE: UAP Disclosure Act Receives Pushback From Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as Bipartisan Fight for Transparency Continues  Black Friday: Republican Leadership Takes Axe To UFO Transparency Legislation Daniel P. Sheehan: Federal Civil Rights Attorney The People's Advocate: The Life and Legal History of America's Most Fearless Public Interest Lawyer  Kevin Wright: Solve Advocacy BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

The Sol Foundation, Cutting-edge UAP think tank attended the inaugural event at Stanford University, discussing cutting-edge academic research into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and their cosmological and political implications. The event featured influential figures, presenting on topics such as UAP apathy, environmental/orbital threat reduction, Schumer Amendment, and the need for public sector efforts. The creation and goals of the Sol Foundation were explored, highlighting its potential impact on UAP research and academia.

Recent revelations about non-human intelligence (NHI) raise questions. UK lacks movement on the issue. uNHIdden initiative promotes mental health. Discussion with physicist, former UK civil servant, and director of NARCAP. They explore government responses, psychosocial impacts, UAP exposure, and the need for government involvement. Importance of careful disclosure and raising awareness highlighted.