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A Secret History: Inside Shadow Intelligence, the MJ-12 Documents
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with Geoff Cruickshank, Former Australian Intelligence Official and Jed Davis, lawyer and independent researcher best known on X as @J12Logic, to discuss the infamous Majestic 12 documents. Together they break down how the MJ-12 documents first surfaced, analyze newly uncovered CIA and FOIA records, and examine whether the evidence points to authentic government secrecy or an elaborate disinformation campaign. They discuss the role of intelligence agencies, the connection between UFO sightings and nuclear weapons, and the challenges of authenticating these documents. GUEST : Geoff Cruickshank, Former Australian Intelligence Official Jed Davis, @J12Logic SPONSOR: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at h ttps://BollAndBranch.com/check , code check to unlock 15% off. Exclusions apply. CREDITS : Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Anthony Diasio SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/realitychecknn/ https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://x.com/rosscoulthart https://x.com/NewsNation https://www.tiktok.com/@realitychecknn https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow 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. To watch the Reality Check on YouTube: https://bit.ly/realitycheckwithrosscoulthartYT Listen and Watch Anywhere! https://bit.ly/realitycheckwithrosscoulthart Email…