The Debrief

The Debrief is a self-funded online news organization specializing in frontier science, founded around 2017-2018 in the United States by journalists including Micah Hanks. It operates as a civilian media outlet focused on UAP/UFO research, government programs, and related phenomena. Key activities include investigative reporting, such as the June 2023 exclusive by Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal on whistleblower David Grusch's claims of secret U.S. government UFO retrieval and reverse-engineering programs, which prompted Congressional hearings. The site features podcasts like 'The Debrief on Disclosure,' articles on UFO history, and coverage of archives like the National UFO Historical Records Center. Notable achievements encompass breaking stories covered by mainstream outlets like The New York Times and contributing to public discourse on UAP transparency. It remains active as of 2024, publishing regularly on UAP developments.