The Micah Hanks Program
The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast covering science and the mysteries of our universe. The show takes a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, and each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include space and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Every week, we take our listeners to the boundaries of human knowledge, in search of the most fascinating and unusual topics our world has to offer.
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The AARO Historical Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 03.12.24.
03/12/2024
The AARO Historical Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 03.12.24.
A new Defense Department report detailing the United States government's involvement in investigations of unidentified anomalous phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs, was released late last week, resulting in divided opinions over the merit of the research conducted by the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the mainstream media's coverage of the controversial new government UAP report before moving on to a fact-check of several errors it contains, in addition to revealing why AARO's over-reliance on past U.S. government studies set them up for failure, and finally, the few interesting tidbits we did notice in the completed historical assessment. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEW YORK TIMES: WASHPO: POLITICO: DEFENSE SCOOP: AARO’S HISTORICAL REVIEW: FACT CHECK: DEEP DIVE: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Project Moon Dust: The Secret U.S. Crash Retrieval Program | MHP 03.05.24.
03/05/2024
Project Moon Dust: The Secret U.S. Crash Retrieval Program | MHP 03.05.24.
In the 1970s, the existence of a once-secret program called "Project Moon Dust" first came to the attention of UFO researchers employing the Freedom of Information Act to obtain U.S. government documents about unidentified aerial phenomena. Although the U.S. Air Force initially denied its existence, it was later confirmed that Project Moon Dust, along with the similar Project Blue Fly, had been tasked with the acquisition of any fallen space objects believed to have originated within the Soviet Union... but is that all the program collected? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the strange saga of Project Moon Dust, what is known about the Cold War-era program from official documents, and how claims about its alleged involvement with the recovery of crashed UFOs were amplified by a once-prominent UFO whistleblower. Could Project Moon Dust have actually had any relationship to the collection of objects of unknown origin? Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UFO News: UAP SIGHTINGS UPDATE: PROJECT MOON DUST: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Disinfo and the UFO: True Tales of Saucers and Psyops | MHP 02.26.24.
02/27/2024
Disinfo and the UFO: True Tales of Saucers and Psyops | MHP 02.26.24.
Since the late 1940s, stories about crashed flying saucers in the American Southwest have perplexed UFO researchers, and while many believe the stories have at least a grain of truth, others have wondered whether at least some of the tales could involve intentional efforts to mislead the public to help cover up legitimate secret programs maintained by the U.S. military. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the role of disinformation in the bizarre hall of mirrors of Ufology, and historical case studies involving how lies, misdirection, and psychological warfare have been used to steer the UFO narrative for more than half a century. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: DISINFO: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UFOs & U.S. Presidents: Aerial Phenomena & the Oval Office | MHP 02.19.24.
02/20/2024
UFOs & U.S. Presidents: Aerial Phenomena & the Oval Office | MHP 02.19.24.
Since the late 1940s, Americans have remained perplexed by stories of unidentified flying objects in our skies, a question that has also been viewed as a significant question--and a national security concern--by many who have held the office of the President of the United States. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a historical deep dive into investigations of aerial phenomena and their relationship to the Oval Office, separating the fact from fiction about past involvement of U.S. presidents with the UFO issue. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: RUSSIAN THREAT: PRESIDENTS & UFOs: FURTHER READING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Sol Foundation UAP Initiative: NHI, Research, & Policy | MHP 02.12.24.
02/12/2024
The Sol Foundation UAP Initiative: NHI, Research, & Policy | MHP 02.12.24.
On November 17-18, 2023, a symposium of academics, current and former government officials, and other leading voices in the study of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) convened for the inaugural Sol Foundation Initiative for UAP Research and Policy event in Palo Alto, California. The event’s stated objectives were to “propose tangible government policies, programs of research, and investment strategies that can meet the challenge of the phenomena,” along with elevating the dialogue and generating new approaches toward resolving it. This week, joining us on The Micah Hanks Program are Dr. Garry Nolan and Dr. Peter Skafish, who discuss the Symposium, the release of new videos featuring lectures from the event, and the Sol Foundation's current efforts involving UAP research and policy. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: THE SOL FOUNDATION: WATCH: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Plasmas: UAP and Life-Like Luminous Phenomena | MHP 02.07.24.
02/07/2024
Plasmas: UAP and Life-Like Luminous Phenomena | MHP 02.07.24.
For centuries, reports of strange lights moving through the skies have been reported around the world. Beginning in the late 1940s, popular reports of sightings involving mysterious aerial lights and other phenomena have formed the basis of the modern UFO phenomenon. But could some of these aerial apparitions have a natural explanation? This week, we examine a new science paper that argues many modern UAP sightings could represent manifestations of plasmas in space and in the atmosphere, which at times have been known to take on very odd, even life-like qualities. Could some of these curious electrical events be connected to the origins of alien life, or even life on Earth? We explore all these questions, as well as some of the latest happenings in the ongoing UAP controversy in America in this installment of The Micah Hanks Program. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: PLASMAS: THE CONDIGN REPORT: DoD IG REPORT: SILENCING SEAN: REPORT A SIGHTING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Exit Strategy: AARO's Former Director Speaks | MHP 01.31.24.
01/31/2024
Exit Strategy: AARO's Former Director Speaks | MHP 01.31.24.
In a recent opinion and analysis piece written for Scientific American, Sean Kirkpatrick, the former director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, the Pentagon's official UAP investigative office, lashed out against what he characterized as "sensational but unsupported claims" involving UAP and an alleged secret program within government involved in withholding information about them from the American public. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the recent allegations made by the DoD's former chief UFO investigator, and examine why there is cause for skepticism amidst the scientist's assurances that the investigative office he helped establish "is unwaveringly committed to harnessing science and technology to bring unprecedented clarity to these fascinating, important, and stubborn mysteries and to do so with maximum transparency." Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: SEAN KIRKPATRICK: AARO: OPINION: REPORT A SIGHTING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Quickening: Experiencers and the NHI Enigma | MHP 01.23.24.
01/23/2024
The Quickening: Experiencers and the NHI Enigma | MHP 01.23.24.
Humankind continues to move steadily toward an uncertain future... one where advancements in artificial intelligence, the potential discovery of alien life, the prospects of contact with non-human intelligence (NHI), and global threats our planet may face are all becoming distinct potentials. For many, the idea of an apparent "quickening" resonates deeply in light of such future developments, but what do they mean for humanity, and how do they relate to the experiences of those who say they have had firsthand encounters with the anomalous? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by author Whitley Strieber, who discusses the role of the experiencer in the UAP equation, as well as his own famous recollections that helped to normalize the concept of contact with non-human intelligence. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: THE QUICKENING: WHITLEY STRIEBER: REPORT A SIGHTING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Classified: The Intelligence Community UAP Briefing | MHP 01.16.24.
01/16/2024
Classified: The Intelligence Community UAP Briefing | MHP 01.16.24.
Recently, several lawmakers on Capitol Hill received a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community Inspector General on allegations that first surfaced last year regarding an alleged UAP program that has been illegally withheld from Congress. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, in addition to covering what we have learned since the intelligence community UAP briefing, we also look at new legislation that aims to increase pilot reports of UAP, a harrowing encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangle reported by one pilot late last year, and the odd reason that flying jellyfish have been the talk of the online UAP community in recent days. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP: TRIANGLES: JELLYFISH: ALIEN LIFE: REPORT A SIGHTING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Cryptoterrestrials: A Hypothesis of Earthly NHI Origins | MHP 01.08.24.
01/09/2024
Cryptoterrestrials: A Hypothesis of Earthly NHI Origins | MHP 01.08.24.
Since mysterious aerial objects were first encountered by pilots during World War Two, questions have remained among world leaders about whether there could be a technological presence on Earth of unknown origin. If so, what could they be, and where could the be from? This week, we are joined by philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, the executive director of the Essentia Foundation. With Ph.D.s in philosophy and computer engineering, he is the author of several books, including Why Materialism is Baloney, as well as a new controversial new essay,“UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario,” recently published at The Debrief. Kastrup shares his perspectives on why UAP and NHI could represent a phenomenon much closer to home in this wide-reaching discussion on The Micah Hanks Program. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP NEWS: KASTRUP: REPORT A SIGHTING: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Sightings: Real Encounters with Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 01.03.24.
01/03/2024
Sightings: Real Encounters with Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 01.03.24.
What if world militaries were beginning to make detections with advanced sensory equipment that corroborated sightings of phenomena not unlike historic accounts dating back centuries that involve strange phenomena in our skies? And what if a growing number of observers were beginning to come forward and describe their sightings of these anomalous phenomena? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we kick off the New Year with a brand new feel in this special first installment of the podcast for 2024, and following an exciting announcement, we examine several sightings of uncanny aerial phenomena observed by witnesses who have reported their personal accounts in recent weeks. Ranging from strange spheres to saucers, big black triangles, and other unusual phenomena, we wade into the thick of one of the greatest modern enigmas of science. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: ANNOUNCEMENT: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP Secrecy: Law, Democracy, and the Phenomenon | MHP 12.26.23.
12/27/2023
UAP Secrecy: Law, Democracy, and the Phenomenon | MHP 12.26.23.
The National Defense Authorization Act has been signed into law by the President of the United States, but not without a few concerns, according to an official White House statement citing one of the massive bill's UAP provisions. This, following a showdown in Washington over a landmark bipartisan transparency provision put forward by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer that saw significant pushback from Congressional leadership that illustrated just how far we may have to go in the fight for government transparency on UAP. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined to discuss these developments by J.P. Hague, a dual national and qualified lawyer who is the author of a recent piece published by The Debrief which provides an extensive overview of the US political and legislative developments related to UAP we have seen in recent months. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: J.P. HAGUE: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Catastrophic Disclosure: A Mitigation Plan | MHP 12.19.23.
12/19/2023
Catastrophic Disclosure: A Mitigation Plan | MHP 12.19.23.
In 1938, an infamous broadcast based on H.G. Wells’ classic War of the Worlds allegedly incited confusion and panic as listeners questioned whether a real alien invasion might be underway. While modern analysis of news from the period casts doubt on some of the “panic” claims, the question remains as to what would really happen if the existence of extraterrestrial visitation were revealed under uncontrolled, chaotic means, in a “catastrophic disclosure” of an ET reality? Recently, a retired U.S. Army Col. presented a proposal aimed at the prevention of what he termed ‘catastrophic disclosure,' involving the unplanned–and potentially chaotic–disclosure of UAP revelations potentially resulting from the actions of U.S. foreign adversaries. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we explore this concept, and whether mitigation strategies could help reduce the chances of harm resulting from uncontrolled or unplanned disclosure of the existence of non-human intelligence. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: RETURN OF THE RANGE FOULERS: CATASTROPHIC DISCLOSURE: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP Disclosure: The Empire Strikes Back | MHP 12.14.23.
12/14/2023
UAP Disclosure: The Empire Strikes Back | MHP 12.14.23.
Earlier this year, a 64-page proposal to bring about the disclosure of information on what the U.S. government calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) was introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD). However, in a potential blow to UAP disclosure efforts, recent pushback from House leadership appeared to be set to severely limit the bill, if not stop it altogether. Now, as the empire strikes back, there is nonetheless hope on the horizon, as Senators Schumer and Rounds are speaking out about the bill passing, as well as the work that is yet to be done in future legislation geared toward UAP disclosure. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at all the latest developments, as well as what one famous UAP whistleblower has had to say on the matter of UAP transparency in Washington. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP DISCLOSURE: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Minot Air Force Base UFO incident | MHP 11.05.23.
12/06/2023
The Minot Air Force Base UFO incident | MHP 11.05.23.
In the early morning hours of October 24, 1968, witnesses at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, which included security personnel at the installation’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch complex, maintenance staff, the crew aboard an airborne B-52H, all participated in one of the most significant UFO incidents ever to have occurred at high-security United States military base. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Minot Air Force Base UFO incident, one of the most significant UAP cases associated with U.S. strategic nuclear weapons facilities, as well as what its implications are, and why it remains influential even today as lawmakers in Washington continue the battle for UAP transparency. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: THE MINOT AFB UFO INCIDENT: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Fight For UFO Transparency: The UAP Disclosure Act Under Fire | MHP 11.28.23.
11/28/2023
The Fight For UFO Transparency: The UAP Disclosure Act Under Fire | MHP 11.28.23.
There’s trouble brewing on Capitol Hill, as a group of top lawmakers are banding together to attempt to block the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023, potentially one of the most significant pieces of legislation related to government and UFO transparency in the history of the U.S., from ever becoming law. Joining us to discuss the fight for UAP transparency is Daniel Sheehan, a constitutional and public interest lawyer, political activist and educator who has participated in several legal cases of public interest, including the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate Break-In case. Sheehan joins us, along with Kevin Wright, a public issue advocate, founder of Solve Advocacy, and Director of Public Relations for the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) to outline the current fight over the UAP Disclosure Amendment, and what it means for the effort to end decades of government stonewalling on UAP secrecy. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP DISCLOSURE: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Sol Foundation: Academia's Cutting-Edge UAP Think Tank | MHP 11.20.23.
11/21/2023
The Sol Foundation: Academia's Cutting-Edge UAP Think Tank | MHP 11.20.23.
“The time has come for serious, well-funded, and cutting-edge academic research into the nature of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and their broad cosmological and political implications.” So reads a statement appearing on the website of the Sol Foundation, a new California-based think tank that has positioned itself to become “a premier center for UAP research.” This week on The Micah Hanks Program, Micah reports on the Sol Foundation's first annual event that was recently held at Stanford University, which he and several colleagues attended, along with many of the biggest names in the field of UAP study. We provide a comprehensive overview of the event, those who attended from government and academia, and also the big issues that were discussed at this groundbreaking event. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider sending us your sighting report, which may be of great importance to our scientific understanding of these phenomena. , and we are happy to ensure anonymity for those who prefer not to share their information publicly. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: The Sol Foundation: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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uNHIdden: The Non-Human Intelligence Initiative | MHP 11.14.23.
11/14/2023
uNHIdden: The Non-Human Intelligence Initiative | MHP 11.14.23.
Recent revelations by government whistleblowers are raising questions about whether the United States and other nations could have information about the existence of non-human intelligence, or NHI, which has been suppressed for decades. Although recent legislation in America are aimed at bringing such information, if it exists, into the light of day, nations like the United Kingdom appear to have shown no similar movement on the issue. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by an international panel composed of physicist and former UK civil servant John Priestland and Daniel Stubbings, Ph.D., both of whom are behind a new UK-based initiative called uNHIdden that aims to promote good mental health and reduce anxiety on the issue of non-human intelligence. Also joining the program is a return guest, Ted Roe, who is director of the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and the UAP Medical Coalition; our guests engage in an in-depth discussion about NHI, and how to move the discussion about it forward. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: NON-HUMAN INTELLIGENCE: uNHIdden: UAPMed: NARCAP: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Aliens: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrials | MHP 11.06.23.
11/07/2023
Aliens: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrials | MHP 11.06.23.
Are we alone in the universe? Could intelligent aliens exist somewhere in the cosmos, and how close are we to finally discovering them? Or is it even possible that intelligent aliens are already in our own back yard, and have been visiting Earth, as evidenced by decades of sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by astrophysicist Adam Frank, a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars like the sun and one of the leaders of the Categorizing Atmospheric Technosignatures (CATS) project. Frank is also author of "The Little Book of Aliens," and joins us to discuss SETI, UAP, and the search for alien life throughout the cosmos. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: ADAM FRANK: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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From Beyond: Uncanny Encounters with Eerie Visitors | MHP 10.31.23.
10/31/2023
From Beyond: Uncanny Encounters with Eerie Visitors | MHP 10.31.23.
Autumn fills the air, and of all the things that frighten us, some of the most terrifying are those which involve "the terrors next door," and the lurking fears of the everyday. Yet there are also stories involving stranger things... encounters with odd individuals that don't seem to have a place in our consensus reality. Can science explain these experiences, or is there something more complex involved? In this special Halloween 2023 installment of The Micah Hanks Program, after news involving alleged hauntings and exorcisms, examine a collection of terrors and odd tales, ranging from horrific murders that happened very close to home for our haunted host back in the 1990s. We then suspend our disbelief as we shift our attention toward unreal experiences from over the decades where people have described visits with entities hailing "from beyond." Who are these mysterious visitors... Ghosts? Extraterrestrials? Time travelers? Or do they represent something else entirely? The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: THE TERROR NEXT DOOR: FROM BEYOND: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The 2023 Annual Report on UAP | MHP 10.23.23.
10/24/2023
The 2023 Annual Report on UAP | MHP 10.23.23.
A classified report detailing the Pentagon’s latest findings in its ongoing investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP, has been delivered to Congress, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) last week. For the rest of us, an unclassified version of the 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena was made available on the website of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), but to limited fanfare from UFO advocates online. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an in-depth analysis of the 2023 UAP report and highlight the key takeaways many missed, along with several historical UAP reports submitted by our listeners. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: 2023 UAP REPORT: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Impossible Archaeology: Strange Structures & Ancient Enigmas | MHP 10.16.23.
10/17/2023
Impossible Archaeology: Strange Structures & Ancient Enigmas | MHP 10.16.23.
At England's famous Stonehenge, new analysis of one of the site's most enigmatic features has revealed the extraordinary lengths its ancient builders were willing to go in order to construct the world-famous monument. Elsewhere, in the American southwest, footprints left in the sands of time are revealing some of the earliest human arrivals, and much more about the hidden history of humanity. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at these and other "impossible" discoveries that are being revealed in the latest scientific developments at England's Stonehenge, as well as mysteries in America and Africa that are pushing back the timescales on early human achievements. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: ARCHAEOLOGY: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Albuquerque Anomaly: UAP Entities and Military Encounters | MHP 10.10.23.
10/11/2023
The Albuquerque Anomaly: UAP Entities and Military Encounters | MHP 10.10.23.
For decades, sightings of unusual aerial phenomena have been logged by observers from around the world. Yet in only a handful of the countless number of sightings, observations of strange, tangent phenomena--including sightings of possible UAP occupants--have also been reported. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine a series of UAP incidents involving the observation of an unusual figure during a 1967 encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as a pair of multiple witness military UAP sightings reported by a former member of the Air National Guard, who shares his recollections about these uncanny encounters with anomalous phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The U.S. Department of Energy UAP Files | MHP 10.02.23.
10/03/2023
The U.S. Department of Energy UAP Files | MHP 10.02.23.
Since the early years of the Atomic Age, sightings of unidentified flying objects near American facilities involved with nuclear research and power generation have been reported. Now, in the latest of a series of ongoing disclosures involving mysterious sightings logged by government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy has released several incident reports involving observations at its facilities. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we dive into the latest documents and examine a possible sighting of a metallic spherical UAP, as well as what the new files reveal about the government's attitudes--and possible misunderstandings--about unidentified flying objects. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: The DOE’s UAP Files: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Witnessed: The Case of the White Pine Triangle | MHP 09.25.23.
09/26/2023
Witnessed: The Case of the White Pine Triangle | MHP 09.25.23.
It was an ordinary late afternoon in the early 1980s, when something incredible happened to a rural family in Eastern Canada. As they looked out the windows of their home, they observed a massive, triangle-shaped object hovering motionless in the sky, in a sighting that would forever change their lives. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we interview a witness to these events, whose incredible recollections offer a unique perspective on the ongoing eerie appearances of large, triangular UAP over the decades. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The NASA Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 09.18.23.
09/19/2023
The NASA Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 09.18.23.
"The study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) presents a unique scientific opportunity that demands a rigorous, evidence-based approach," reads a portion of a new report issued by NASA's UAP Independent Study Team. "NASA – with its extensive expertise in these domains and global reputation for scientific openness – is in an excellent position to contribute to UAP studies within the broader whole-of-government framework led by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)." This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at what NASA's new report details, and get commentary from Mark Rodeghier, Ph.D, the Director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies. What new approaches can be applied toward the phenomenon, and how can past data obtained on UAP move us toward obtaining a better understanding of them? The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: THE NASA REPORT: NEWS CONFERENCE: SPERGEL ON NEWS NATION: HANKS ON NEWS NATION: THE DIRECTOR IS NAMED: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Hunt for the Mystery Spheres: AARO and Metallic Spherical UAP | MHP 091123
09/12/2023
Hunt for the Mystery Spheres: AARO and Metallic Spherical UAP | MHP 091123
According to the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), a significant majority of UAP incidents reported by members of the military involve sightings of peculiar metallic spheres, which are often observed moving through the skies over strategic sites and military training areas. Although many presume the objects are likely to be balloons, a deeper look at the UFO literature may suggest otherwise. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the history involving sightings of strange metallic or translucent spherical UAP, and why the evidence suggests that these phenomena are more than just balloons or a new variety of drones used by foreign adversaries of the United States. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Incident at Ford Road: A Close Encounter with Triangular UAP | MHP 09.05.23.
09/05/2023
Incident at Ford Road: A Close Encounter with Triangular UAP | MHP 09.05.23.
It seemed like any other clear Michigan evening as Wayne and Michelle drove their Jeep Wrangler home from a late-night game of bingo. Then, suddenly in the distance ahead, they saw three large bright white lights in the sky... and they appeared to be coming directly toward them. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, Wayne and Michelle Braden join us to discuss their encounter with a triangular UAP in 2018, and the events that followed in the aftermath which fundamentally changed their lives. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Aerial Threats Over the United States: NASA's Latest UFO Sightings | MHP 08.29.23.
08/29/2023
Aerial Threats Over the United States: NASA's Latest UFO Sightings | MHP 08.29.23.
Several recent UFO sightings logged by American pilots are revealing details about harrowing encounters with strange objects they couldn't identify. The reports, which include sightings of oblong white fast-moving objects, as well as dark-colored mysterious craft flying in controlled airspace without transponders, are among the many sightings of this kind that have been quietly collected for decades by NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at what the latest reports all reveal, and how they highlight the safety concerns of pilots who say these objects and their activities in controlled airspace represent aerial threats over the United States. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: NASA UAP: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Watchers: Surveillance, UAP Secrecy, & the MH370 Enigma | MHP 08.22.23.
08/22/2023
Watchers: Surveillance, UAP Secrecy, & the MH370 Enigma | MHP 08.22.23.
As a bipartisan group within Congress is pushing for the establishment of a new select committee on UAP, information presented within classified hearings on the enduring enigma continues to be withheld from the American public. So who are the operators behind UAP, and do they represent foreign adversaries like China and Russia, or do some of the less easily explainable reports point to a far more complex phenomenon? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine issues related to UAP secrecy and U.S. surveillance technologies, along with an analysis of what U.S. officials have recently had to say about the mysterious objects, as well as questions regarding alleged crash retrieval programs, and much more. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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