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Funding disclosure: Former NSF director on UFOs, zero-point energy, NASA's moon base | Reality Check

2026-03-31 News & Politics
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In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez, founding partner of American DeepTech and former director at the National Science Foundation. Dr. Brady-Estevez’s investment firm is working to fund, develop and commercialize UAP-derived and UAP-inspired technologies. She tells Ross what it is like being a woman in science, how she is working to bring new technologies to the forefront of science and provides insights from her time working at the National Science Foundation. They also discuss progress towards zero-point energy and how the government suppresses UAP craft technology. #UAP #NationalScienceFoundation #technology SPONSOR: Go to ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CHECK⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CHECK. CREDITS: Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Kanyon Lyons On "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 Intro 5:16 Meet Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez 6:49 American achievement in science 8:36 Anna’s time at the National Science Foundation 10:40 Claims of NHI technology usage 14:09 UAP legacy programs 16:26 Covert technology and reverse engineering programs 21:13 Energy transitions & zero-point energy 24:18 Is the U.S. in possession of cold fusion technology? 28:54 U.S. gov’t suppressing technology 31:04 Proposals of studying UAP craft capabilities 37:37 Areas for potential investment 41:37 Creating a UAP related investment fund 47:26 Will disclosure impact the U.S. space economy? 51:54 Is secrecy hurting progress? 54:55 Is the U.S. funding the right space missions? 58:40 How will disclosure impact UAP VC funds? 1:00:39 Stigma around the UAP phenomenon 1:03:35 Dr. Brady-Estevez on her NHI beliefs 1:08:40 Final thoughts

Top Comments (10)

@61rdf 2026-03-31

They need to get those remote viewers to target what the hell happened to Major General William "Neil" McCasland

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@BobShaw-cf1ny 2026-03-31

She sounds like a politician.

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@johnandrobinmccoy8305 2026-03-31

Ross asked good questions. She was very guarded with her answers, which I found very interesting. I think she knows quite a bit, but can't or won't give hard answers. The only miss was when she admitted she had seen "advanced craft", but there wasn't any clarification. Her verbal gymnastics spoke volumes in my opinion.

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@JerryTremaine 2026-03-31

And by the way Ross...10/10 for asking the questions we'll never get a straight answer for! And getting the response we all expected! Your head must be really sore from smashing it into that brick wall ad infinitum! You deserve a medal imo and a lifetime's supply of Aspirin! 😉😅

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@DustyWright 2026-04-01

To quote David Byrne: "You start a conversation, you can't even finish it / You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything / Well, I have nothin' to say, my lips are sealed."

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@Siluetae 2026-04-01

Ross Coulthart is the most skillful and important interviewer of our time. His expertise at navigating through sidesteps and extracting genuine responses by his guests is unmatched. We are witnessing something special, and should all take pause and be grateful for what him and his staff are doing.

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@ArthurDodge-b5w 2026-04-01

Ross obviously works hard on the distinct phrasing of his questions. There is absolutely no misunderstand a Ross Coulthart question. They are CRAFTED, and you know if the guest can be trusted by how they evade his extremely specific questions.

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@vnowak5414 2026-04-01

Thanks for keeping us up to date Ross. Very proud to have you here in Australia. You'd deserve to be an Australian of the Year.

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@T-Bone5160 2026-04-01

Wow, Ross. It is apparent to me that you are working very diligently in this interview. You are definitely pushing your guest but in a tactful and honorable way as a journalist.

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@johnyates6192 2026-03-31

Many thanks to Ross for his passion for "TRUTH" and knowing most people know what they see and experience!

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