HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

Kevin Cirilli was on the ground at Vandenberg for the historic SpaceX Transporter-17 launch and sat down with Peter Cabauy, CEO of City Labs, just hours after their satellite reached orbit. City Labs made history as the first private company to launch a commercial nuclear-powered satellite, the BOHR, equipped with their revolutionary NanoTritium betavoltaic battery. This compact nuclear power source delivers reliable electricity for over twenty years without any sunlight or maintenance. Peter shares how the team overcame major regulatory hurdles to become the first to secure FAA approval for a commercial nuclear payload in space. The technology opens the door to persistent power for lunar bases, deep-space missions, and autonomous systems where solar power falls short. This exclusive interview captures the moment commercial nuclear power officially entered orbit and what it means for the future of space exploration.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mattie Duppler to cut through the hype and examine what the data actually says about AI’s impact on jobs, productivity, and the future of work. While generative AI is boosting productivity and accelerating learning curves (especially for less experienced workers), the picture is more complicated than “robots taking all the jobs.” Mattie breaks down why early-career employment in AI-exposed fields has already declined 16% relative to pre-AI trends, why college graduate unemployment for ages 23–27 has risen from 3.25% in 2019 to 4.59% in 2025, and why heavy AI users are paradoxically more likely to quit their jobs than light users. She also explores what isn’t changing: employee values around meaningful work, flexibility, and career development remain remarkably stable. Mattie offers a clear-eyed fiscal and labor market perspective on how organizations and policymakers should respond — and why simply reskilling workers without rethinking early-career pathways and incentive structures won’t be enough.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli talks with Damian DiPippa, the CEO of Auria.Auria just won a big new contract with the U.S. Space Force. The project is called JAM, which stands for Joint Antenna Marketplace. Satellites are like robots high up in space. They need to talk to big antennas on the ground to get messages and send back pictures and information. Right now, this can be slow and hard to schedule.JAM is like a smart online store in the cloud. It quickly connects the people running satellites with antennas all over the world. This makes talking to satellites much faster, easier, and more reliable.Damian explains why this matters now — there are thousands of new satellites in space, and we need a better way to stay connected. JAM helps America keep its satellites working safely and smartly. This is one of the coolest new ideas happening in space right now! It turns regular antennas into a fast, flexible team that helps our satellites do their important jobs.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Mary Guenther — Head of Space Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute, former Vice President of Space Policy at the Commercial Space Federation (where she built consensus among nearly 90 companies), and the Senate staffer who helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act. Mary makes the clear economic and national-security case for why America must lead in space — not just for billionaires and mega-constellations, but for small businesses, startups, and Main Street. The discussion covers how space-derived data is already powering precision agriculture, insurance risk modeling, supply-chain resilience, wildfire preparedness, and countless other downstream applications that create jobs and drive growth here on Earth. At the same time, Mary explains the growing challenge from China, which has closed the gap with the U.S. in key technologies and is now scaling them into manufacturing and global markets. She lays out why a thriving U.S. commercial space sector — backed by smart policy, sustained public investment, and public-private partnerships — is essential for American competitiveness, innovation, and staying ahead in the strategic race. This is essential listening for anyone who believes in small business, economic growth, and keeping America’s edge in the 21st century.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Philip S. Goldberg, Special Counsel for the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project at the National Association of Manufacturers, about how foreign adversaries are weaponizing America’s judicial system. Goldberg explains how foreign governments and aligned interests are increasingly using U.S. courts, litigation funding, and activist lawsuits to target American companies, undermine key industries, and advance geopolitical goals without firing a shot. The conversation explores real-world examples of this strategy, the vulnerabilities it exploits in the U.S. legal system, and what it means for American economic security and competitiveness. Goldberg outlines why this form of “lawfare” represents a growing national security threat and what steps policymakers and industry can take to push back.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Damian DiPippa, CEO of Auria, about the invisible war happening right now in Earth orbit. As thousands of new satellites, debris, and potential threats crowd low Earth orbit, Space Domain Awareness has become one of the most critical missions for the U.S. Space Force. DiPippa explains how Auria’s solutions are helping detect, track, and characterize objects in space, why SDA is the foundation of modern space operations, and what the next decade of orbital awareness looks like as commercial constellations explode.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Mattie Duppler, fiscal policy expert, founder of Forward Strategies, and host of The Tradeoff podcast. A former Amazon public affairs leader and Senior Fellow at the National Taxpayers Union, Mattie brings sharp insight into how economic incentives, technology, and worker behavior are reshaping the labor market. A new Enhancv study reveals that nearly 80% of professionals now treat a second full-time job as essential “private unemployment insurance,” hedging against layoffs in an increasingly volatile economy. Surprisingly, this trend isn’t limited to remote workers — over half of multi-job holders are working mostly in-office. AI is acting as a powerful multiplier, with many completing their primary role in 30 hours or less, while still meeting or exceeding expectations across multiple jobs. Mattie breaks down why workers are “air-gapping” their income, what this means for the traditional employer-employee contract, and whether this represents a rational response to economic uncertainty or a deeper breakdown in job security. She also explores the long-term implications for productivity, wages, fiscal policy, and how companies might need to rethink loyalty in an era where many high performers are no longer willing to bet their entire livelihood on a single employer. This is a candid conversation about the future of work, AI’s real-world impact on daily life, and what happens when workers stop believing that one job is enough.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with his space coach, Kirby Runyon — research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) and contributor to The Planetary Society — who is one of NASA’s leading experts mapping the Moon. Kirby breaks down the Moon’s incredible geological diversity, from massive impact basins and ancient lava plains to future landing sites for crewed missions. He explains why humans should be racing back to the Moon and playfully tackles the big question: Should we reclassify it as a planet? Packed with NASA-backed insights, this episode shows why the Moon isn’t just a destination — it’s the key to our future as a spacefaring species.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Mary Guenther, Head of Space Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute and co-author of the new report Space for Progress, Earth for Keeps. Mary makes the pragmatic progressive case that the explosion in space activity shouldn't be viewed as an environmental threat — it’s a powerful tools for protecting the planet. The conversation explores how NASA, NOAA, and commercial satellites generate terabytes of free data every day that power conservation, wildfire response, precision agriculture, drought monitoring, and disaster management. From the SWOT satellite measuring water levels in the Everglades with centimeter accuracy to the FireSat partnership (Earth Fire Alliance, Muon Space, Google, and EDF) that will detect 5×5 meter wildfires every 20 minutes, Mary shows how space tech is democratizing environmental intelligence for nonprofits, local governments, farmers, and everyday Americans. She also addresses the real questions around rocket emissions, satellite reentries, and atmospheric impacts — but argues the smart path forward isn’t a binary fight over more regulation. It’s more science, sustained funding for NASA Earth Science and NOAA, smarter public-private partnerships, and industry-led innovation on cleaner fuels and materials. If you care about the environment and the future, this conversation reframes how space exploration serves Earth.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Hazard, CEO of SymmetriCall, the Mobile-First VOIP Call Command Center designed to support and champion. Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners, was a student of Steve Jobs for more than half a decade. Following Steve’s vision, Scott was instrumental in developing both innovative consumer electronic products as well as the iconic Glass designed Apple Stores all over the globe to further Steve’s quest to deliver unparalleled grass roots customer service to consumers.  Scott is spearheading a new tech movement that, like Jobs, is built to address customers’ practical needs with ease and simplicity: both the business owner and the customer's service experience.  Scott speaks candidly about what he learned from Steve and how he is carrying on his legacy by "building technology for practical human needs and experiences. Utilizing AI to bring people together.  The Small Business Owner is the backbone of this country, representing $16 trillion a year. We’re here to make their lives easier — no matter the size of the company  — we want them to see their entire operation in detail and in real-time from their SymmetriCall mobile command center. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli continues the conversation with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, shifting focus from the hardware in orbit to the jobs being created here on Earth.As Vast builds real flight hardware today — with Haven-1 already in integration — Haot discusses the surge in “space-collar” jobs in manufacturing, welding, integration, testing, and beyond. With the broader space economy projected to be worth trillions in the coming decade, the discussion explores what this growth actually means for American workers outside the traditional astronaut and rocket-scientist roles. Haot shares how Vast is approaching workforce development and training, the surprising and overlooked job categories emerging in the industry (including designers behind Vast’s new space suits), and why the demand for these roles has changed dramatically in just the last 12–18 months. This forward-looking conversation highlights how commercial space is becoming a powerful engine for high-skill, high-wage job creation across America.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli officially recruits planetary geologist Kirby Runyon of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) and The Planetary Society to be his personal “space coach.” Kirby, who conducts NASA-funded lunar research and leads citizen science mapping projects, works directly with the next generation of civilian astronauts through reduced-gravity parabolic flight experiments. He shares why everyday people should embrace a “space lifestyle” right here on Earth — from better science communication to stronger advocacy for NASA exploration. Kevin kicks off his own quest to go to space with expert guidance from one of the most respected voices in planetary science.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, about the urgent need for commercially developed space stations as the International Space Station approaches retirement.  Haot, who has been outspoken about NASA’s cost overruns and the need to refocus resources, explains why the current “riskiest period” in ISS operations demands real action now. With Vast’s Haven-1 already in integration and targeted for launch in 2027 as the world’s first commercial space station, the conversation explores the viability of private capital stepping up where government budgets are stretched. Vast recently unveiled its Large Docking Adapter — a new open-source standard designed for the next generation of larger space stations and crewed vehicles — which supports significantly higher mass, greater structural rigidity, and dramatically improved crew and cargo transfer capabilities while remaining compatible with existing docking systems. Haot discusses what NASA would actually need to contribute versus the long-term returns to the country, how Vast is approaching safety and mission design differently, and why this hardware-rich, incremental approach gives the company confidence it can deliver continuous human presence in low Earth orbit by 2030 — even if NASA’s budget faces further pressure.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Dr. Peter Skafish, co-founder and Director of Research at the Sol Foundation — a leading independent research and policy institute dedicated to the serious scientific, academic, and policy study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and their implications for science, government, and society. With the Trump administration’s recent declassification of Pentagon UAP files, new photos and transcripts from NASA’s Apollo 12 through Apollo 17 missions have come to light — showing astronauts on the Moon reporting strange flashing lights, bright objects, and unexplained phenomena, including one crew member describing the sky lighting up “like the Fourth of July.” Skafish breaks down what these historic sightings actually show, why they matter now more than ever, and how the Sol Foundation is helping bring rigorous, cross-disciplinary research and policy recommendations to the UAP conversation. The discussion explores the broader implications for humanity’s understanding of our place in the universe and what a transparent, “whole of society” approach to these phenomena could mean for the future.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, and encryption-breaking power that could render today’s cybersecurity obsolete overnight. In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli talks with Leslie Beavers, former Acting DoD Chief Information Officer, about whether the United States is truly ready for the quantum era. We’ll discuss the race between quantum development and “post-quantum” cryptography, the risks to classified systems and critical infrastructure, and what concrete steps government and industry must take now to stay secure.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are nation-state actors and sophisticated cyber groups already inside our most critical networks—quietly mapping infrastructure, exfiltrating data, and preparing for disruption? In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Leslie Beavers, former Acting DoD Chief Information Officer, to examine whether the United States is facing a persistent, low-visibility cyber invasion. From real-world examples of intrusion campaigns to the evolving tactics of adversaries, we’ll explore what “invasion” really looks like in the digital age and what America must do to defend itself.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if Thomas Willing — America’s forgotten first central banker and the man who helped design the financial system that powered the Republic — suddenly appeared in 2026? He’d stare at our $36 trillion national debt, the immense power of the modern Federal Reserve, explosive private credit markets, AI-powered fintech, and a new financial aristocracy far wealthier and more influential than anything from his era… and he’d have some very strong opinions. In this mind-bending episode of Hello Future, I sit down with Richard Vague, author of The Banker Who Made America, to explore the hidden origins of American finance through the life of Thomas Willing — the merchant prince who voted against independence yet bankrolled the Revolution and shaped our earliest banks. We ask the provocative question: If the Founders and Willing time-traveled to today, would they be amazed by the scale of prosperity we’ve unlocked… or alarmed at how far we’ve strayed from their vision of commerce, sound money, and balanced power? From the birth of America’s financial aristocracy to today’s debt supercycle, central bank dominance, widening inequality, and the disruptive force of fintech and innovation, we connect the dots between our financial past and the critical choices shaping our economic future. This isn’t just history — it’s a high-stakes conversation about whether we’re still living in the financial republic the Founders built, or if we’ve entered an entirely new era that demands fresh thinking. If you’ve ever wondered how the money system really works — and what it means for America’s next chapter — this episode is for you.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli explores the hidden crisis behind the AI boom: America’s power grid isn’t ready. Kevin interviews Terry Ploetz, co-founder of Next Century Power. As hyperscalers race to build massive data centers, the demand for reliable energy is exposing serious vulnerabilities—from grid strain in key hubs like Virginia to overlooked cyber risks tied to fiber infrastructure. Kevin breaks down how energy, connectivity, and national security are now deeply intertwined, why the U.S. risks falling behind in AI, cyber, and space competition, and what new models—like behind-the-meter power, community energy agreements, and domestic resource recycling—could help stabilize the grid while delivering real benefits to local communities. The bottom line: the future of AI won’t be won by code alone—it will be powered, quite literally, by who controls the energy.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For millions of Americans living with Parkinson’s, the gap between neurology appointments can feel like a void. Symptoms shift, medications need adjusting, and questions pile up with nowhere to turn.Rune Labs has built an AI caregiver inside its StrivePD app. Powered by FDA-cleared movement-analysis technology and one of the largest real-world Parkinson’s datasets, the tool gives patients a conversational AI they can ask about symptoms, medication timing, and day-to-day disease management anytime. The system coordinates specialized AI agents — a Medication Assistant, Symptom Expert, and PD Coach — that deliver personalized, evidence-based guidance based on each patient’s own real-time data. In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli talks with Rune Labs’ new CEO about the technology and its potential impact on Parkinson’s care. We also hear from a Parkinson’s specialist and a patient using the app.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hello Future, Peter Krauss — the President and CEO of Terran Orbital — answers that question and shows how small satellites are getting us ready for the future. We start with NASA’s CAPSTONE mission. This tiny satellite is acting like a scout, testing a special orbit around the Moon so astronauts can safely travel there on the Artemis missions. Then Peter explains the big change happening closer to Earth. Instead of one giant satellite, the U.S. military is building huge groups of smaller ones. Terran Orbital just delivered all 42 satellite buses for the first batch, called Tranche 1. These many small satellites work together to make communication faster, stronger, and much harder to break. Peter also talks about what’s coming next with Tranche 3 and how these satellites will help keep our country safe.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hello Future, Peter Krauss from Terran Orbital gives us the answer and explains why the number is growing so fast. We talk about the new star trackers Terran Orbital just unveiled — smart little cameras that help satellites know exactly where they are pointing in space. These new tools will be used on many different missions, from regular Earth satellites to deep space projects. Peter also updates us on the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 satellites that are now in orbit and being tested. He shows how building hundreds of smaller satellites — instead of a few big ones — is making space networks tougher and more reliable for both national security and future exploration. We also look at how the same smart ideas are helping with asteroid missions and keeping Earth safe.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Space Symposium is the premier global gathering where the future of space exploration, commerce, and national security is shaped. In this special preview episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli interviews Rich Cooper of the Space Foundation ahead of the upcoming Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. As the world’s largest and most influential space conference, the event brings together leaders from government, military, industry, and international partners to chart the next era of human activity in space. Cirilli and Cooper discuss the key themes, major announcements, and high-stakes conversations expected this year — including updates on the Artemis program, advancements in commercial space, national security priorities in orbit, and the growing cislunar economy. They explore why Colorado Springs has become the epicenter for these critical discussions and how the Symposium drives new partnerships, investments, and strategic direction across the sector. With the pace of space innovation and policy accelerating rapidly, this episode provides the inside track on what to watch for at one of the most important events in the space calendar.If you want to stay ahead of where space policy, technology, and industry are headed next, this conversation delivers expert insight straight from the heart of the Space Foundation. Find all of the latest HELLO FUTURE episodes at mtf.tv. Kevin Cirilli, former chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg TV and Radio, founded mtf.tv. His work has appeared on Bloomberg News, Yahoo Finance, Fox Business Network, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and more.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artemis program isn’t just NASA’s return to the Moon — it’s the foundation for humanity’s multi-planetary future. In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Rich Cooper of the Space Foundation to break down Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis era. Slated to send four astronauts around the Moon aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft atop the powerful Space Launch System rocket, Artemis II represents the most significant step in human space exploration since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago. Cirilli and Cooper explore why this mission matters far beyond headlines: how it tests critical deep-space systems in the harsh radiation and thermal environment of cislunar space, paves the way for a sustained lunar presence, and accelerates the technologies needed for eventual Mars missions. They discuss the international partnerships powering Artemis, the growing role of commercial space companies, the strategic importance of cislunar space, and what successful execution of Artemis II will mean for America’s leadership in space, scientific discovery, and inspiring the next generation of explorers. From lunar gateways and resource utilization to national security implications in orbit, this conversation reveals why Artemis II is a pivotal moment that will shape humanity’s expansion into the solar system. If Apollo showed us we could go to the Moon, Artemis II is proof that we’re going back to stay — and that the future of human spaceflight is closer than it has ever been. Find all of the latest HELLO FUTURE episodes at mtf.tv. Kevin Cirilli, former chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg TV and Radio, founded mtf.tv. His work has appeared on Bloomberg News, Yahoo Finance, Fox Business Network, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and more.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI isn’t just disrupting classrooms — it’s rewriting career pathways. In this episode, Kevin Cirilli spoke late last year with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage, about the rise of “Education for Employment” and how adults are using AI to reskill, pivot, and compete in a rapidly shifting labor market. With more than 3.5 million people already trained through Cengage Work programs — and hundreds of thousands enrolling each year in allied health, cybersecurity, and high-demand fields — the future of work is becoming modular, digital, and skills-first. Hansen shares lessons from transforming a legacy print publisher into a modern edtech portfolio company — and why affordability, accessibility, and speed now define workforce education. We discuss how AI tools are accelerating upskilling, how employers are reevaluating degrees versus demonstrated competencies, and why lifelong learning is no longer optional. If the first industrial revolution reshaped factories, AI is reshaping human capital. The question isn’t whether workers will adapt — it’s whether institutions can move fast enough to keep up.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much screen time is too much — and what is it doing to kids? In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli speaks with Jennifer Kelman, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health expert with more than 30 years of experience working with teens and families. The conversation comes as new data raises serious questions about the relationship between screen time and youth mental health. According to the CDC, teens who spend four or more hours a day on screens are twice as likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression compared with those who spend less time online. Cirilli and Kelman explore why the modern digital environment can amplify stress and isolation for young people — and how the constant feedback loop of social media, notifications, and online comparison can worsen anxiety. They also discuss what a “digital detox” actually looks like in practice, why simply banning screens often backfires, and how parents can start healthier conversations with their kids about technology without making devices the enemy. As technology continues to shape how young people grow up, this episode asks a simple but urgent question: how can families build a healthier relationship with the digital world? Listen to learn practical strategies for navigating screens, social media, and mental health in the age of constant connectivity.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Algorithmic Author—Is Your Next Favorite Book a Bot? What if you could prompt a protagonist into existence as easily as ordering takeout? In this lively episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli dives headfirst into the weird, wild, and wonderfully messy world of AI-written books. Kevin interviews Tim Boucher, who is writing books with AI. AI didn’t just show up—it kicked writer’s block to the curb. The blank page? Practically extinct. Algorithms now crank through research, world-building, and plot scaffolding at lightning speed—freeing humans to focus on heartbreak, humor, and the raw emotional spark no machine can manufacture. This isn’t “Man vs. Machine.” It’s the rise of the Hybrid Author: silicon builds the structure, you bring the soul. And as digital shelves flood with content, one question lingers: does “100% Human-Written” become the next luxury label in storytelling? Plug in. The future of fiction is being written—one prompt at a time.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the battlefield. In this episode, Kevin Cirilli speaks with Dr. Craig Albert of Augusta University about how AI systems helped accelerate targeting, intelligence analysis, and battlefield decision-making during the recent U.S.–Israeli campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury. From advanced sensor-fusion platforms to large language models used in intelligence workflows, AI played a growing role in helping commanders process vast amounts of data and act faster than ever before. Dr. Albert explains how tools from companies like Palantir and emerging AI models are transforming modern warfare—speeding up intelligence fusion, improving precision targeting, and raising new strategic and ethical questions for military leaders. What happens when algorithms start shaping decisions in war? And how will artificial intelligence change the balance of power in future conflicts? Kevin and Dr. Albert break down the technology, the risks, and what this moment reveals about the next era of warfare.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does modern warfare actually look like in the age of AI, cyber attacks, and digital surveillance? In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Patrick Tucker, Science and Technology Editor at Defense One and author of The Naked Future, to unpack how emerging technology is reshaping global conflict. As tensions with Iran dominate headlines, Tucker explains how modern battles are increasingly fought not just with missiles and aircraft, but with cyber tools, electronic warfare, and advanced intelligence systems. From hacking critical infrastructure to disrupting communications and air defenses, the next generation of warfare is as much about code as it is about conventional weapons. Cirilli and Tucker explore how the United States and its allies are using technology to gain strategic advantages, why digital battlefields are becoming central to national security, and what this means for the future of global conflict. The conversation also looks ahead: how artificial intelligence, predictive data systems, and autonomous technologies could redefine how wars are fought — and prevented. If you want to understand how technology is transforming the battlefield, this episode offers a clear look at the future of conflict.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of nonstop outrage, the hardest leadership challenge isn’t identifying what’s fake — it’s knowing what not to react to. Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brahmy to examine how coordinated manipulation exploits institutional reflexes, why overcorrection can do more damage than inaction, and how decision-makers can distinguish organic discourse from influence operations at scale. Drawing on real-world cases across governments and global brands, this episode looks at why trust, discernment, and restraint are emerging as core leadership skills — and what happens when they fail.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest risk in the digital age isn’t fake content — it’s mistaking coordinated manipulation for real public sentiment. In this episode, Kevin Cirilli speaks with Dan Brahmy, CEO of Cyabra, about how governments, companies, and institutions can tell when online discourse actually matters — and when it’s being artificially steered. The conversation explores how influence campaigns are designed to provoke overreaction, why leadership judgment is now as important as technical detection, and how trust has quietly become a form of critical infrastructure in an era of constant narrative pressure.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI isn’t just disrupting classrooms — it’s rewriting career pathways. In this episode, Kevin Cirilli spoke late last year with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group, about the rise of “Education for Employment” and how adults are using AI to reskill, pivot, and compete in a rapidly shifting labor market. With more than 3.5 million people already trained through Cengage Work programs — and hundreds of thousands enrolling each year in allied health, cybersecurity, and high-demand fields — the future of work is becoming modular, digital, and skills-first. Hansen shares lessons from transforming a legacy print publisher into a modern edtech portfolio company — and why affordability, accessibility, and speed now define workforce education. We discuss how AI tools are accelerating upskilling, how employers are reevaluating degrees versus demonstrated competencies, and why lifelong learning is no longer optional. If the first industrial revolution reshaped factories, AI is reshaping human capital. The question isn’t whether workers will adapt — it’s whether institutions can move fast enough to keep up.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence has entered the classroom — and students are using it. But is this the death of academic integrity… or the beginning of a new learning model? Kevin Cirilli sat down late last year with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group, one of the world’s largest edtech companies serving more than 12 million digital learners, to unpack what’s really happening in schools and universities right now. As generative AI tools blur the line between assistance and dishonesty, educators face a fundamental question: are we policing students for using the tools of the future — or redesigning education around them? Hansen, who led Cengage through bankruptcy and into a 70% digital transformation, explains how AI is reshaping testing, credentialing, and the very definition of knowledge. From AI-powered student assistants to subscription-based course models that challenge affordability, this conversation goes beyond headlines to explore the structural reinvention of education. In a world where machines can write essays, what does human mastery look like? And are we measuring the right skills for the economy students are actually entering?Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1996, witnesses in Varginha, Brazil reported a cigar-shaped object crashing into a field, followed by claims that three young women encountered a nonhuman biological entity and that additional beings were recovered — some dead, one possibly alive. Nearly three decades later, the case resurfaced in formal discussions that included written testimony, video statements, and the attendance of Eric Burlison. On this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli speaks with Dr. Peter Skafish — sociocultural anthropologist and co-founder of the Sol Foundation — about how serious institutions should approach extraordinary claims. Rather than sensationalize, the Sol Foundation applies academic rigor and a “whole of society” framework to questions raised by UAP, including legal, political, scientific, and cultural implications. This conversation explores how democracies process testimony, how standards of evidence evolve, and what responsible inquiry looks like when confronting the unknown.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sol Foundation is bringing academic rigor to one of the most controversial subjects of our time: unidentified anomalous phenomena. In this conversation, Dr. Peter Skafish — anthropologist, philosopher, and Sol co-founder alongside Garry Nolan — explains how the organization is building a “whole of society” framework to address the legal, political, environmental, and cultural implications of UAP. Rather than speculate, Sol focuses on governance, pluralism, and how humanity might responsibly engage with the possibility of nonhuman intelligence. This is a grounded, serious discussion about science, policy, and what preparedness really looks like in the 21st century.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Barack Obama acknowledged on national television that there are objects in our skies we “don’t know exactly what they are,” it wasn’t a punchline — it was a signal. On this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli sits down with sociocultural anthropologist Dr. Peter Skafish to unpack what that moment actually represents: not proof of aliens, but a historic shift in how governments talk about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). From disclosure politics to the limits of scientific language, Skafish explains why the real story isn’t science fiction — it’s how institutions, democracy, and human imagination respond when confronted with the unknown.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month—a moment to talk about early detection, risk reduction, and patient empowerment. But this episode asks a harder question: what happens when patients do everything right—and the system still misses the signs? On HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Steve Brown, whose cancer story didn’t begin with a diagnosis, but with months of uncertainty. Multiple doctors. Endless tests. No clear answers. It wasn’t until a wildfire evacuation sent him to a new hospital—and an AI prototype he built himself—that the truth emerged: an aggressive blood cancer hiding in plain sight. In minutes, the AI flagged a bone marrow disorder human review had missed for months. That near-miss became a mission. From his hospital bed, Brown built CureWise, an AI-powered platform designed to do what overstretched systems often can’t—connect the dots. CureWise transforms fragmented medical records into clear, personalized insights, translating complex oncology data into plain language and simulating a virtual tumor board powered by AI agents modeled after oncologists, hematologists, and geneticists. This episode is about more than technology. It’s about agency, trust, and what the future of healthcare looks like when patients are informed, empowered, and finally equipped to ask the right questions.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HELLO FUTURE hosts Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade. In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy. This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its futureMeet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade. In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy. This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its future.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Taisha Fabricius, Product Manager at Esri, to explore how digital twins, virtual reality, and advanced 3D mapping are transforming decision-making across America’s most critical sectors. Fabricius explains how Esri’s technology is used by organizations ranging from NASA to state and local governments to visualize complex data, run real-world simulations, and plan more effectively for everything from space exploration and emergency management to infrastructure and elections. The conversation highlights the shift away from static data analysis toward immersive, interactive digital environments that improve transparency, preparedness, and public trust. Kevin and Fabricius also discuss why digital twins are becoming essential tools for leaders navigating complex challenges—and how these innovations are shaping the future of planning, resilience, and governance in the United States.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli revisits a powerful conversation with Scott Hazard, CEO of Symmetricall and a former Apple employee who worked under Steve Jobs. Hazard breaks down how Jobs revolutionized customer service through the Apple Store Genius Bar—prioritizing trust, empathy, and real human connection over cold automation. Drawing on his experience at Apple, Hazard explains how those customer-first principles now shape Symmetrical’s mission to bring personalized, human-centered support back to the tech world. The discussion challenges today’s overreliance on AI-driven service models and makes the case for individualized care, accountability, and respect for the customer.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy — and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security. Whoever builds power fastest will lead in AI, robotics, data centers, and advanced manufacturing — and China is not waiting. He explains why America’s permitting system has become a strategic liability, why data centers are the new industrial foundries, and why the U.S. grid is under growing strain just as demand goes vertical. Kevin and Brouillette also explore where optimism still lives — from LNG as a geopolitical tool that supports allies, to a long-term vision of fusion energy that could one day make today’s energy debates obsolete. But the warning is clear: getting to that future requires winning the next 20 years, not the next 200. This episode is a frontline briefing on the energy battle shaping the future of AI, economic power, and global leadership — and why the clock is already ticking.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important — and least understood — challenges facing the future of space: people. As Education Director at the Space Force Association, Martindale is focused on building the pipeline for the next generation of space talent — from high school students to undergraduates and beyond. His mission: make space real, reachable, and relevant long before someone ever considers becoming an astronaut. In this conversation, Martindale explains how space is no longer an abstract concept reserved for science fiction or elite pilots. Space now touches everyday life — from GPS and AI to communications, energy, and national security — and the jobs supporting it span welding, cybersecurity, data science, education, policy, and more. Being an astronaut, he says, is just the tip of the iceberg. Kevin and Ludes explore how experiential learning, hands-on programs, and workforce development can help young people see themselves in the space economy — whether they grow up in Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, or rural America. They also discuss how pop culture sparks curiosity, why “space-collar jobs” are already here, and how today’s industrial revolution is opening doors most people don’t even realize exist. This episode is a reminder that the future of space won’t be built by a few heroes in orbit — it will be built by millions of people on Earth who finally understand that space is already part of their lives.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association’s Space Power Conference — marking six years of the United States Space Force. In this deeply personal conversation, Dreiling reflects on the early days of military space operations, the creation of the Space Force, and the quiet community of Air Force space operators whose careers shaped the service before it even existed. He explains why recognizing “legacy Guardians” matters — not just as symbolism, but as an acknowledgment that today’s Space Force stands on decades of unseen work. The episode takes an unexpected and powerful turn as Dreiling shares his own story: a rare illness, a life-saving liver transplant, and the overwhelming response from the military space community — including fellow service members who volunteered to become organ donors. It’s a reminder that the future of space isn’t just about technology and strategy, but about people, resilience, and care for one another. Kevin and Mark explore how advances in science and medicine — many protected and enabled by space infrastructure — are turning what once felt like science fiction into second chances at life. They also discuss why the Space Force’s culture emphasizes continuity, gratitude, and respect for what came before, even as it builds something entirely new. This episode is about legacy, survival, and optimism — and why protecting the space domain ultimately means protecting human potential itself.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael E. Young of Terran Orbital, one of the critical companies helping make NASA’s Artemis mission possible. At the center of the conversation: a simple but mind-bending idea — you can’t live, work, or explore without GPS. And if humans are going to return to the Moon, build infrastructure there, and eventually go farther into space, we first need navigation, timing, and communications where none exist today.Michael explains how Terran Orbital helped build CAPSTONE, the first satellite to operate in a unique lunar orbit without GPS support, proving that future astronauts, robots, and lunar bases can safely coordinate, communicate, and move on the Moon. He breaks down — in plain language — why satellites are getting smaller, smarter, and more powerful, and how those advances unlock everything from lunar logistics to deep-space exploration. The conversation also looks ahead: how space infrastructure can reduce strain on Earth, enable asteroid mining, power data centers in orbit, and open new frontiers for science, medicine, and energy. Along the way, Michael explains why space security matters, how satellites are protected, and why being first on the Moon isn’t just symbolic — it’s about setting the rules for the future.This episode is a reminder that mastering the Moon is not the end goal — it’s the training ground for humanity’s next great leap.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Damon Feltman, newly named incoming CEO of the Space Force Association, at the Space Power Conference in Orlando. Fresh off his appointment, Feltman pulls back the curtain on what the U.S. Space Force actually does — and why it matters far beyond rockets and satellites. From the handful of 20-somethings quietly running the world’s GPS system, to the way space underpins banking, communications, weather, national defense, and daily life, this conversation reframes space as the invisible infrastructure of modern civilization. Kevin and Feltman explore how Guardians are trained for immense responsibility, how virtual and augmented reality are reshaping military readiness, and why space has become the next great arena for AI, cloud computing, energy, and economic competition. They also dig into the global stakes: China’s ambitions in space, the battle over norms and governance beyond Earth, and why protecting space is inseparable from protecting the future of liberal democracy. This episode is a rare inside look at a six-year-old service shaping the next industrial revolution — and a reminder that when we talk about the future, we’re really talking about space.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli hops on the Magic School Bus of the future with Terry Poon to explore one of the coolest ideas in medicine: a digital twin — a tiny computer version of you that lives in your phone and learns everything about your body. This AI twin watches your steps, your sleep, your snacks, your stress, and even how your body reacts to certain foods. Then it talks to you like a super-smart helper that says, “Hey, if you eat this, your blood sugar will be happy,” or “Time to move a little!” Kevin and Terry break down how this mini-you can predict what meals are good for you, help you make choices that keep you strong, and even talk to your doctor so you don’t have to. It’s science fiction that’s already real — an AI friend made just for your body.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Professor Saad dive into the wild race to build greener, cooler, cleaner data centers. These buildings use tons of electricity and water — so how do we keep up with AI without melting the grid? From futuristic cooling tech to smart design that saves energy, they explore the new ideas that could make tomorrow’s data centers powerful and planet-friendly. A fast, fun look at the science shaping our digital future.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Year’s resolutions fail for one reason: humans are terrible at long-term consistency. Dr. Ted Vickey — who spent years managing the fitness and wellness needs of the President’s Executive Office — returns to explain how artificial intelligence can finally change that. Based on strategies he outlines in his new book, The Fitness Professional’s Guide to ChatGPT, Vickey shows how anyone can use AI to build smarter training plans, track progress more accurately, and stay accountable well past January. From personalized workout scripts to nutrition coaching to real-time behavioral nudges, this episode is a practical guide to using AI to make 2026 the first year your fitness goals actually stick. Purchase Ted's NEW Book HEREMeet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cirilli talks with rail economist Dr. Michael F. Gorman about America’s first coast-to-coast railroad — the historic merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The new 50,000-mile system promises faster supply chains, cheaper shipping, and fewer trucks clogging highways, raising hopes for lower emissions and a more competitive U.S. economy. But it also sparks big questions about consolidation, labor, and whether a 19th-century invention can truly reinvent itself in the age of AI and automation. A sharp, forward-looking conversation about whether this mega-merger is the next chapter in American infrastructure — or just the latest power play.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Terry Poon, CTO and Co-Founder of Twin Health, to explore how AI is being used to create digital models of a person’s metabolic health that update in real time. Twin Health combines data from continuous glucose monitors, activity and sleep trackers, lab results, and daily nutrition to build a personalized picture of how the body responds throughout the day. Kevin and Terry break down how these digital models help people with metabolic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes understand which foods keep their blood sugar steady, how sleep influences their metabolism, and when movement makes the biggest impact. They also explain how clinicians use these insights to tailor care plans and support patients in reducing medication use when appropriate. This episode looks ahead to a future where healthcare becomes more proactive and personalized, guided by a digital model that helps people make informed decisions long before problems develop. It is a practical and forward-looking conversation about how continuous data and AI are reshaping everyday health.Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.