Ross Coulthart

Reality Check with Ross Coulthart

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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 7, 2026

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Episodes

Exclusive: Astronomer's new data finds possible nonhuman intelligence in space 05.08.2025

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 U...

Ross Coulthart answers questions on Lockheed Martin bombshell, protecting whistleblowers and more 03.08.2025

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 sou...

'I was intimidated, I had surveillance, I had threats': U.S. Marine who saw craft 01.08.2025

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...

Inventor says his new radar network could spot UAPs 22.07.2025

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 sig...

Skinwalker Ranch owner says former AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick lied, shows proof | Reality Check 08.07.2025

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 C...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: Sen. Mike Rounds, whistleblower threats and the 'Buga Sphere' | Reality Check 06.07.2025

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 B...

Reality Check: Greenland sighting, UAP whistleblower | Backscroll 05.07.2025

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 F...

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rounds plans to reintroduce 'UAP Disclosure Act' | Reality Check 30.06.2025

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 the...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: WSJ flops again, AI vs. NHI and is Bigfoot an alien? | Reality Check 29.06.2025

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, a...

Whistleblowers, military secrecy and mainstream media: Ross Coulthart full speech | Reality Check 25.06.2025

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 inter...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: Predictive AI, anti-gravity vehicles and whistleblowers | Reality Check 22.06.2025

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 veh...

Chris Bledsoe on presidents' interest in UAPs, NASA missions and summoning orbs | Reality Check 18.06.2025

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 gen...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: 'Here’s the proof that the WSJ article is nonsense' | Reality Check 15.06.2025

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...

What the Wall Street Journal isn't telling you about UFOs | Reality Check 13.06.2025

In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with former Air Force official Mario Woods and former Marine and UAP researcher Rob Heatherly. Woods had an NHI encounter in 1977 while on duty at Ellsworth Air Force Base, describing the craft he witnessed as the size of a Walmart. Heatherly has been researching many of the claims made in a recent article from The Wall Street Journal. T...

How Ross Coulthart vetted UFO whistleblower Jake Barber's claims | Reality Check 10.06.2025

In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart invites you to watch his speeches and hear your questions from "Contact in the Desert." Retired Lt. Col. John Blitch returns to speak with Ross about his thoughts on abductions and the U.S. government as well as his personal experience with UAPs and helping UFO whistleblower Jake Barber be vetted for his bombshell NewsNation exclusive interview. #...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: New source claims drone incursion was secret government program | Reality Check 08.06.2025

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 potentially being silenced by the government, new information he's learned about the drone...

'Phoenix Lights' mass UAP sighting witness searching for answers | Reality Check 02.06.2025

On March 13, 1997, people across the American southwest witnessed a series of objects in the skies in what came to be known as the "Phoenix Lights" phenomenon. Ross Coulthart sits down with Dr. Lynne Kitei, who witnessed the Phoenix Lights, to discuss that night, what she says she saw beforehand and what she’s learned in the decades since. Dr. Lynne Kitei's unique collection of Phoenix Lights phot...

Tom Dongo’s paranormal research at Bradshaw Ranch | Reality Check 28.05.2025

As part of Ross Coulthart’s hunt for UFOs in the American desert, he meets up with Tom Dongo, author and UFO investigator, in Sedona, Arizona. Dongo shared his findings and photos, specifically around Bradshaw Ranch and beyond. The pair also discussed the possibility of secret underground military bases. #UFO #BradshawRanch #TomDongo ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE LINKS TO INCLUDE IN DESCRIPTION BOX Hunting U...

UFO video analysis: The Rubber Duck, La Bruja, The Cigar and more | Reality Check 26.05.2025

As part of Ross Coulthart’s hunt for UFOs in the American desert, Coulthart sat down with scientists and researchers to examine famous videos and a newly leaked video from a former Border Patrol officer of a UAP called "The Cigar." With help from Peter Reali, Matthew Szydagis and Rich Hoffman of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU), the group does detailed video analysis of The Rubber Du...

Ross Coulthart Q&A: Secret military tunnels, dark side of the moon and more | Reality Check 25.05.2025

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 rare elements at Bradshaw Ranch, the 1966 Westall incident in Australia, and the dark side...

Navajo ranger on hunting UFOs in tribal lands | Reality Check 21.05.2025

As part of Ross Coulthart's hunt for UFOs in the American desert, he sets out with former Navajo Ranger John Dover. They discuss Native American lore, cave drawings and mysterious sightings Dover has investigated in his career on tribal lands. CHAPTERS 0:00 Ross Coulthart introduces John Dover 1:57 Meet John Dover 5:52 The "portals" which rival Skinwalker Ranch 8:52 Secret underground military bas...

Why won’t Border Patrol report UFOs, and will the new pope expose deep secrets? | Reality Check 18.05.2025

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 speaks with NewsNation border correspondent Ali Bradley. She shares exclusive statements from Border Patrol agents...

'Hunting UFOs': Radar reveals alleged underground chasm in American Desert 14.05.2025

NewsNation special correspondent Ross Coulthart sets out in search for UFOs in the American desert with UFO investigators Jeremiah Horstman & Alexandra Caldwell. Exclusive photos are shown of choppers allegedly escorting strange objects, a mysterious "soldier" who may have pursued them in the mountains, and what they believe could be the entrance to a deep underground military base. Australian...

'Hunting UFOs: The Desert Sky Mystery,' a NewsNation special report 11.05.2025

NewsNation special correspondent Ross Coulthart hosts an hourlong special, “Hunting UFOs: The Desert Sky Mystery,” which investigates claims of UFO sightings in the American Southwest. Coulthart talks with whistleblower Bob Thompson, a veteran of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, who leaked several high-profile videos of “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon," or UAP. In a NewsNation exclusive, Tho...

Hunting UFOs: On the ground at famous sighting spots 11.05.2025

Border Patrol UFO whistleblower Bob Thompson joins NewsNation's special correspondent Ross Coulthart to revisit the locations of multiple UFO sightings. Bob leaked military-grade videos of these sightings and now he's visiting those locations on the ground for the first time. Accompanied by UFO investigator Andy Marcial, Ross takes viewers for a one of kind vantage point to some famous sightings....

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