The Catchup

UAPs: The Congressional Hearing that Altered the Conversation


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In this episode, we dive deep into the U.S. House of Representatives' landmark panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), colloquially known as UFOs. This was a historical moment, marking the most serious acknowledgment yet that these enigmatic sightings deserve high-level government scrutiny. We'll cover the intriguing testimonies given, the calls for greater transparency, and how this panel challenged skepticism and propelled UFOs into the realm of serious national security matters.

Listen in as we delve into the accounts shared by witnesses, including the infamous 'tic-tac' shaped UAP encountered by retired US Navy Commander David Fravor. We'll also explore the cryptic claims of ex-Air Force Intelligence Officer David Grusch about alleged retaliation against whistleblowers, and the issue of 'biologics' of non-human origin.

As we navigate through the known and the unknown of the UAPs debate, we'll also discuss the critical need for an official reporting process for unexplained sightings, as advocated for by Ryan Graves, Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace.

Finally, we'll touch upon the skeptics' view, and explore theories suggesting that these UAPs might be creations of military contractors or clandestine agency programmes.

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The CatchupBy John Smith, Denison Rice

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