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The Micah Hanks Program

The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week we

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The FBI's UFO X-Files | MHP 02.05.25.

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2025/02/06

Controversy is brewing in Washington, and recent reports indicate that the jobs of potentially large numbers of FBI agents may be in jeopardy resulting from a shake-up involving the Justice Department. However, in the midst of the controversy, new reports of an alleged "UAP Working Group" within the FBI has renewed attention on the Bureau's UAP investigations; does the FBI have its own real-life UFO X-Files? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look into the deeper history of the FBI's

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01:00:05

The Summoners: Whistleblower Claims and the 'CE-5...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2025/01/29

Claims involving an alleged secret government retrieval program continue to dominate the UAP discussion following the recent airing of an interview with Jacob Barber, a former USAF serviceman who alleges that he participated in a covert government operation that employed "psionics" to assist in summoning UAP. How much, if any, of Barber's claims are legitimate, and can be verified? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, in our continuing analysis of Barber's claims, we look at new details that have

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01:00:20

Covert Controversy: The Jacob Barber UAP Allegations...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2025/01/22

On Saturday, an exclusive interview aired on News Nation in which Jacob Barber, a retired U.S. Air Force serviceman, made a bombshell claim to Australian journalist Ross Coulthart: that he had served for years as part of an alleged covert program that recovered spacecraft of non-human origin. Amid claims of encounters with UAP, Barber also told of alleged "psionics" employed by the U.S. government, who assist in summoning these craft... but are the claims simply too outrageous to be true? This week

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01:00:10

Sightings III: Anomalous Encounters and Secret...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2025/01/14

Witnesses from all parts of the world spanning several decades have reported sightings of mysterious phenomena in our skies. Currently, these phenomena are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Defense, which formally refers to them as unidentified anomalous phenomena. What are these objects, what are their origins, and could some of the mysterious sightings point to the existence of secretive military technologies? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, new information has come to light

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59:28

Incident in Las Vegas: New Year's Attacks, UAP...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2025/01/08

As 2025 kicks off, U.S. officials have been on high alert following a pair of New Years Day attacks that occurred in separate American cities only hours apart. One of the incidents, a suicide bombing involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, has also become the focus of controversy for reasons few might have predicted: new allegations that the bomber had possessed knowledge of U.S. war crimes, secret propulsion technologies being used by China, and a supposed

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01:00:08

2025 Predictions: A New Year of UAP and AI...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/12/31

From humanity’s interstellar ambitions, to the rise of quantum computing, AI, and the U.S. government's investigations into UAP, 2024 has been another groundbreaking year for science. But what might await in the new year, and what kinds of 2025 predictions indicate developments that could potentially reshape life on Earth, and perhaps even beyond? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a look at the year ahead and how how artificial intelligence and other technologies are unlocking answers

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59:56

The Curious Case of 'Navy X' and 2024 UAP Revelations...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/12/25

In recent days, following the release of "The Program," the latest documentary offering by filmmaker James Fox, an alleged U.S. government whistleblower identified only as "Navy X" released a statement online that makes allegations that are now all-too-familiar to those who closely follow the UAP mystery. Who is this alleged source, and can their claims of long-running UAP secrecy from within the U.S. government be verified? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, in addition to a "mystery drone"

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59:37

Drones: The Making of a Modern UFO Flap | MHP 12.16.24.

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/12/17

Since November, American East Coast residents and U.S. officials have demanded clarity after a wave of drone sightings occurring over New Jersey and New York, with their origins and intent still shrouded in mystery. While the FBI and others have activated specialized drone detection systems to help assess the situation, Pentagon officials have reassured the public that most of the sightings are misidentifications, although many local leaders and residents remain unconvinced and increasingly anxious

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59:29

Incursions: Mystery Drones Over New Jersey | MHP...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/12/11

Since mid-November, ongoing sightings of "mystery drones" in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents, as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions. Although authorities maintain that the drones pose no apparent threat to the public, many questions remain about the mysterious objects, and their operators and ultimate purpose remain unknown. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take an in-depth look at the mysterious aerial incursions, what officials have

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59:12

The Mystery Drones: Incursions in UK Airspace | MHP...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/12/03

In late November, a series of concerning incidents began to unfold in the skies above several U.S. Air Force bases in the United Kingdom. For several days, military officials and local civilian witnesses observed incursions by mysterious drones over these high-security facilities, all of which the Pentagon says remain unresolved. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze the recent mystery drone incidents in detail and explore what is known about the military response to these incursions,

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AARO Goes on the Record | MHP 11.26.24.

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/11/26

Last week, the new director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), Dr. Jon Kosloski, made his first official public appearance before lawmakers during a Senate hearing, hosted by the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and overseen by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Although many immediately took to social media and expressed criticism of Kosloski, AARO’s recent report, and the Senate hearing, there are still several notable details

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The 2024 AARO Report and the Immaculate Constellation...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/11/19

Shortly after another bombshell Congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released its Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on UAP, detailing the U.S. government's latest findings on aerial mysteries with references to mysterious "green fireballs," "multicolored jellyfish," and UAP that "shadowed" aircraft. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze key findings from the new AARO report before shifting

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The 2024 Congressional UAP Hearing | MHP 11.14.24.

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/11/14

On Wednesday, lawmakers convened on Capitol Hill for the latest in a series of Congressional hearings on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Testifying were Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet, former counterintelligence special agent Luis Elizondo, former NASA UAP Independent Study Team member Mike Gold, and independent journalist Michael Shellenberger, all of whom expressed frustration over government secrecy surrounding the Pentagon’s UAP investigations. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we

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01:00:26

Twilight of Empires: Societal Collapse and the Lost...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/11/07

Throughout the history of civilization, the rise and fall of empires has remained one of the most striking phenomena that impacts societies. Ancient cultures who seemingly reached the apex of human achievement for their time could often swiftly be reduced to ashes, by factors ranging from invasions by foreign enemies, to natural cataclysms. However, there are also mysteries about the disappearances of societies throughout history, leading to unanswered questions about how civilizations can seemingly

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The Horror Out of Time: Time Travel, UAP, and Cosmic...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/10/31

"Conflict with time seems to me the most potent and fruitful theme in all human expression," wrote the acclaimed writer of weird fiction H.P. Lovecraft, who noted that time was often emphasized in his stories because he viewed it as "the most profoundly dramatic and grimly terrible thing in the universe." In this special Halloween installment of The Micah Hanks Program, we look at scientific and literary themes involving time, as well as its role in cosmic horror, theories involving time travel,

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01:00:05

UFOs & Counterintelligence: False Narratives & Fake...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/10/23

For decades, rumors have suggested the existence of secret U.S. government programs involved in the study and possible retrieval of mysterious craft of non-human origin. Such narratives have long maintained that the intelligence community has withheld information about these alleged UFO programs from the public, as well as from Congress. However, a less often examined question involves the role of counterintelligence and the use of deception in military operations that may have helped give rise to

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58:36

Immaculate Constellation: UAP Bombshell or...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/10/16

Recently, independent journalist Michael Shellenberger reported on the allegations of an alleged U.S. government insider who claims they discovered evidence of an unacknowledged special access program, codenamed "Immaculate Constellation," which has been secretly collecting data on encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). This week on The Micah Hanks Program, amid ongoing allegations that the U.S. government is withholding secret information about UAP programs that include databases

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01:00:16

Misinformation: Helene Rumors and Conspiracy Theories...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/10/10

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, misinformation and conspiracy theories have spread widely, hampering recovery efforts. This, in addition to new claims from independent journalist Michael Shellenberger, who has reported on an alleged whistleblower's extraordinary claims regarding an alleged secret Pentagon UAP retrieval program called "Immaculate Constellation," which we cover amid the ongoing hurricane relief effort here in Western North Carolina. As false

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01:10:13

Hurricane Helene: Report from the Front Lines of a...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/10/06

In the final days of September, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall over the southeastern United States, causing widespread destruction that affected several states, with areas around Asheville, North Carolina, being among those most adversely impacted. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, Micah is joined by Matthew Oakley and Christopher Heyes to provide a detailed report on the situation on the ground here in Asheville, including personal experiences in the community, commentary on the local

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01:03:38

Salvatore Pais and the U.S. Navy's 'UFO' Patent...

The Micah Hanks Program ·

2024/09/25

Between 2016 and 2019, a series of secretive tests were conducted by the U.S. Navy into a mysterious phenomenon that became known as "The Pais Effect." The experimentation stemmed from the publication of a collection of unusual patents describing UFO-like technologies by Salvatore Pais, an engineer and inventor whose work remains controversial today. Joining us this week on The Micah Hanks Program, Salvatore Pais speaks with Micah and colleague Tim McMillan for an on-the-record discussion about the

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