How Media Shapes UFO Truth & Government Secrets |
Nick Pope
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LEGENDS NEVER TRULY DIE!
In this eye-opening interview, former UK Ministry of Defence UFO investigator Nick Pope sits down with national security journalist Brian Bender (Politico, Boston Globe) to unpack the media’s critical role in UAP disclosure. They dive deep into the 2017 Pentagon AATIP revelations, how stories broke simultaneously across major outlets, the shift from fringe to mainstream coverage, and whether the media has been complicit in downplaying or controlling the UAP disclosure narrative.
Brian Bender shares insider details on pitching the groundbreaking 2017 story, fact-checking with sources like Christopher Mellon and Lue Elizondo, Pentagon reluctance, and how Congress drove the topic into the spotlight. They explore citizen journalism, stigma in newsrooms, the Chinese spy balloon parallels, and hypothetical media reactions to full UAP disclosure or first contact. Why this matters in 2026: With mounting congressional pressure, whistleblower protections, and NDAA mandates pushing for historical reviews and transparency, the media’s watchdog role could accelerate revelations about non-human intelligence and hidden programs.
Key topics covered:
The 2017 AATIP/UFO videos story and simultaneous media breaks
Government wordsmithing and reluctance on UAP programs
Citizen journalists vs. mainstream media in forcing transparency
Potential psyops, narrative control, and future UAP disclosure scenarios
How media might react to undeniable first contact or crash retrieval evidence
If you’re following UAP disclosure developments, government cover-ups, or the evolving media landscape around UFOs/UAP, this is essential viewing. Hosted by Nick Pope on After Contact.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bvj-3KPEQ4I?si=HrSz9iUHIJjnjRNH