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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 19 MIN

UFOs and religion collide | Reality Check

from Reality Check with Ross Coulthart · host Ross Coulthart

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. In this week’s episode, Coulthart sits down with Timothy Alberino, a researcher and religious scholar. The pair discuss reports about a group of pastors briefing government officials on nonhuman intelligence, reconciling religion and belief in NHI and why the phenomena may sometimes be labeled as “demonic.” #nonhumanintelligence #religion #ChristianityCREDITS:Host: Ross CoulthartExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan MedickSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiResearch Producer: Rob JonesEditor: John NockOn "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines. More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/reality-check-with-ross-coulthart/ Email your questions to [email protected] NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/Chapters::00 Intro1:05 Meet Tim3:38 Pastors briefing government officials7:30 Reconciling faith and belief in NHI9:32 Juxtaposition of faith and UAP phenomena12:00 JD Vance comments18:25 Final thoughts

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