Robert Powell of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) joins Martin Willis to break down the growing controversy surrounding the recent UFO document and video release, and why the timing may be significant as the scientific and government worlds increasingly take UAP seriously. We also discuss the upcoming SCU 2026 Conference in Toronto, bringing together scientists, engineers, intelligence officials, defense experts, and policymakers for one of the most important evidence-based UAP conferences in the world. Featured keynote speaker Christopher Mellon will address transparency, aviation safety, and congressional oversight regarding unidentified objects operating in controlled military airspace. Robert discusses the conference theme, “The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research,” along with SCU’s continued push toward rigorous investigation, calibrated sensor systems, structured data collection, and international scientific collaboration. Also appearing at the conference will be Dr. Randy Bostick, former Science Advisor to AARO, discussing the importance of high-quality data and disciplined analytical methods in the study of UAP. SCU 2026 Annual Conference July 24–26, 2026 Toronto, Canada https://www.explorescu.org/conferences/scu-conference-2026 Virtual attendance will also be available worldwide. UFO Files: https://www.war.gov/UFO BIO: Robert Powell has a BS degree in Chemistry and is a former collegiate debater. He has 28 years experience in engineering management in the semiconductor industry. While working at Advanced Micro Devices, Robert has taken numerous internal courses related to device physics, design of experiments and statistical analysis. He helped Advanced Micro Devices develop its first flash memory technology that is used in today’s flash cards for cameras, PCs, video cameras, and other products. Robert's experience includes managing a state-of-the-art chemistry laboratory and managing a Research and Development group that worked on nanotechnology using atomic force microscopes, near-field optical microscopy, and other techniques. Robert is also a co-holder of four patents related to nanotechnology. Robert Powell was the former Director of Research at MUFON from 2007-2017 and created MUFON's Science Review Board in 2012. He is one of two authors of the detailed radar/witness report on the “Stephenville Lights,” as well as the SCU report "UAP: 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico". Robert is a member of the Society for Scientific Exploration, the UFODATA project and the National Space Society. He is active with FOIA requests to various government organizations to obtain information on historical cases and is a co-author of the book, 'UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry,' published in 2012. Robert currently resides in Austin, Texas. #UFO #UAP #RobertPowell #SCU #ChristopherMellon #Disclosure #UFOFiles #May8Release #AlienLife #AARO #PodcastUFO