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Retired Officer Tim McMillan Launches The Debrief to Cover UFO and National Security Stories

Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement official and investigative writer, has launched a new media outlet called The Debrief, focused on national security, defense technologies, and the intelligence community, according to a December 2020 interview with Open Minds. McMillan discussed UFO and UAP news as part of the outlet's coverage focus. The Debrief, found at thedebrief.org, appears positioned as a serious journalistic platform for stories that intersect government, military, and unexplained aerial phenomena. The interview also references a leaked photo reportedly connected to the Pentagon's Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, along with reporting on what sources describe as 'fast movers' and transmedium vehicles. The details of that leaked photo and what it allegedly shows are not fully described in the available source material. McMillan can be found at lttimmcmillan.com and on Twitter under the handle @lttimmcmillan. His background in law enforcement and focus on the intelligence community appears to be a driving factor behind The Debrief's approach to covering these topics with a reported emphasis on credibility and sourcing.

Open Minds
July 18, 2026

James Fox's Fourth UFO Documentary 'The Phenomenon' Aims to Make the Case Like Never Before

Filmmaker James Fox, known for producing and directing several well-regarded UFO documentaries, has released his fourth film on the subject, titled 'The Phenomenon.' Fox previously produced 'Out of the Blue,' which aired on the Sci-Fi channel, and 'I Know What I Saw,' which aired on the History channel, as well as '50 Years of Denial.' According to the source, Fox spoke with Open Minds about the new documentary in an interview published in October 2020. The film appears to continue Fox's long-running effort to examine UFO cases and government involvement in a serious, documentary format. His earlier films were described as critically acclaimed, though the specific claims, evidence, or witnesses featured in 'The Phenomenon' are not detailed in the available source material. What is clear is that Fox has built a career around documenting UFO-related accounts and testimony, and this latest release represents his most recent entry in that body of work.

Open Minds
July 18, 2026

New Survey Reveals Where Canadians Stand on Ghosts, UFOs, and Sasquatch

A survey from the University of British Columbia has examined what Canadians believe when it comes to paranormal and unexplained phenomena, covering topics including ghosts, extraterrestrial life, and the legendary cryptid Sasquatch. The research, published through UBC News, reportedly explores the range of paranormal beliefs held across the Canadian population and identifies which phenomena Canadians are most and least likely to accept as real. According to the source, the study touches on ghost belief, UFO or alien-related convictions, and cryptid sightings, though the specific percentages and detailed findings are not available in the provided snippet. The survey appears to be a broad look at how widespread these beliefs are among everyday Canadians rather than an investigation of any specific sighting or incident. No particular evidence for or against any of these phenomena is cited in the available material. The research comes from an academic institution, lending it a degree of credibility as a sociological snapshot, though belief surveys measure public opinion rather than verify paranormal claims.

Google News — Cryptid Encounters
July 16, 2026

History Channel's 'The Proof Is Out There' Host Tony Harris Discusses Investigating Unexplained Footage

TV journalist Tony Harris, host of the History Channel series 'The Proof Is Out There,' sat down with UFO researcher Alejandro Rojas of Open Minds for a live interview in January 2021. According to the source, the show focuses on analyzing some of the most compelling and unusual videos of unexplained phenomena, bringing in expert examination to assess what viewers are actually seeing. The series reportedly takes an in-depth approach to a wide range of mysterious footage and events, not limiting itself strictly to UFO content but covering broader unexplained phenomena. Rojas, described as a UFO expert, conducted the interview as part of Open Minds' ongoing coverage of the field. Beyond the general premise of the show and the interview format, specific details about particular cases discussed, conclusions reached, or expert opinions shared during the conversation are not available from the provided source material. The show's approach — subjecting viral and mysterious footage to scrutiny — aligns with a methodology that emphasizes examination over immediate acceptance of paranormal claims.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

Pentagon Ordered by Congress to Account for Decades of UFO Disinformation Campaigns

A newly surfaced legislative development is drawing renewed attention to a decades-old incident involving a retired U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent. According to the source, in 1988 this former OSI agent appeared on live television and claimed the U.S. government was actively collaborating with extraterrestrial beings at a classified installation in the Nevada desert known as Area 51. The agent reportedly alleged that 'extraterrestrials have complete control of this base.' Producers of the program obscured the agent's identity during the broadcast. Now, Congress has reportedly taken steps to require the Pentagon to formally address the issue of UFO-related disinformation — though the specific legislative language, mechanisms for enforcement, and scope of what the Pentagon must disclose remain unclear from the available source material. Whether the 1988 television appearance was itself an example of disinformation, a genuine whistleblower moment, or something else entirely has never been officially established. The story sits at the intersection of government transparency, UAP disclosure, and a long history of unverified claims surrounding Area 51 — a location that has fueled speculation for generations.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

Ball Lightning Science, UAP Legislation Updates, and the Passing of Dr. Bruce Maccabee Covered in Latest UAP Roundup

A recent episode from Open Minds covers several developments in the UAP space, according to the program's description. The show reportedly includes a discussion of ball lightning from a scientific perspective, featuring an interview with Dr. Karl Stephan, whose work may offer conventional explanations for certain aerial phenomena that witnesses sometimes interpret as unexplained. The episode also addresses UAP-related activity in Congress, though specific legislative details are not provided in the available source material. Additionally, the program acknowledges the passing of Dr. Bruce Maccabee, a well-known figure in UFO research circles. Footage sourced from Enigma Labs is also reportedly reviewed and analyzed during the episode. Ball lightning remains one of the more scientifically recognized — yet still poorly understood — atmospheric phenomena that investigators and researchers frequently cite as a potential natural explanation for some UAP reports. No specific conclusions from the Enigma Labs video analysis or the Congressional UAP discussions are detailed in the available source excerpt.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

FOIA Documents Shed Light on DoD Correspondence with UFO Whistleblower David Grusch

John Greenewald, the longtime researcher behind The Black Vault, has spent decades filing Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain declassified government records. According to the source, Greenewald recently received documents through FOIA that reveal correspondence between the Department of Defense and David Grusch — the intelligence official who has publicly alleged the existence of secret U.S. government UFO retrieval programs. Grusch made those claims on the record, including during a formal congressional hearing. Greenewald's newly obtained documents reportedly shed important new light on how the DoD engaged with Grusch in relation to those allegations. The specifics of what the documents contain, what conclusions Greenewald draws, and whether they support or undermine Grusch's whistleblower claims are not fully detailed in the available source material, though the update is characterized as significant. Greenewald discussed his findings in an interview with Open Minds. As always with cases involving government correspondence and unverified whistleblower testimony, it is worth distinguishing between what the documents actually state and the broader claims being made around them.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

New Documentary Captures Private Astronaut's Reported Close Encounter With Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon

A new documentary titled 'Beyond Blue Sky: The Untold Story of the First Private Astronauts' has been released, and according to coverage from The Debrief, the film includes an account from a pilot who reportedly experienced a life-changing encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP). The documentary focuses on the world's first private astronauts, and at least one of those individuals claims the encounter was profoundly transformative. The source describes the witness characterizing it as 'the most incredible thing I ever witnessed.' Beyond those details, the specific nature of the UAP encounter, its location, timing, and any supporting evidence are not described in the available source material. What is clear is that the filmmakers chose to spotlight the UAP experience as a central element of the documentary alongside the broader historical narrative of private spaceflight. Whether the film presents any corroborating data, additional witnesses, or technical analysis of the encounter remains unknown based on the available excerpt. As with many UAP accounts tied to aviation professionals, the credibility of the witness background — a trained pilot or astronaut — will likely be a focal point of discussion.

The Debrief
July 15, 2026

Space.com Editor Brett Tingley Discusses His UAP Journalism Journey on Open Minds Podcast

Open Minds recently featured Brett Tingley, Managing Editor at Space.com, for a conversation about his extensive background covering UAP-related stories across a range of major media outlets. According to the episode description, Tingley's reporting on the subject has appeared in publications and platforms including Scientific American, The War Zone, Popular Science, the History Channel, Science Discovery, and The Debrief — a roster that spans both mainstream science media and specialized defense and aerospace journalism. The episode reportedly also touches on recent UFO and UAP news developments, along with discussion of what are described as unusual video clips, though specific details about those videos are not provided in the available source material. Tingley's presence across such a wide variety of credible outlets suggests a journalist who has worked to approach the UAP topic from multiple editorial angles — scientific, military, and popular. The conversation appears aimed at exploring how serious journalism is increasingly engaging with a subject that was once largely dismissed by mainstream media. No specific claims, evidence, or conclusions from the interview itself are available in the source snippet provided.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026
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