HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

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HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to “civilization starter kits,” each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door.  Kevin Cirilli is the founder of meet the future™ (mtf.tv). Cirilli has advised some of the nation’s leading military nonprofit philanthropists and policymakers and he is an emerging playwright. As a journalist, he is the former Chief Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg Television and Radio, where he covered the White House, Congress, and global economic policy while anchoring a daily geopolitical business affairs program. Before founding mtf.tv, Kevin appeared across nearly every major network — including CBS News, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, C-SPAN, NPR, and Yahoo Finance — providing nonpartisan political and economic analysis and conducting exclusive interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 21st century. He was also a media fellow at the Atlantic Council in the Global China Hub. He has reported from across the United States and around the world — including assignments in Israel, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia — covering pivotal moments in global affairs and the people driving change.

  1. 4d ago

    HELLO FUTURE: The Future of Space Manufacturing, AI Satellites & Zero-Gravity Innovation with Momentus CEO John Rood

    What if the next breakthrough in medicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and artificial intelligence doesn't happen on Earth—but in space? In Part 2 of Kevin Cirilli's conversation with Momentus CEO John Rood, the discussion dives into the technologies that are shaping the next generation of the commercial space economy. John explains how Momentus is building the "UPS of Space," transporting scientific payloads, AI-powered satellites, and cutting-edge research into orbit. He also reveals how zero-gravity manufacturing could transform semiconductor production, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and unlock entirely new industries. The conversation explores DARPA and NASA missions, AI-guided satellite operations, robotic assembly in orbit, Wi-Fi in space, and the growing demand for America's next generation of space professionals. Whether you're interested in commercial spaceflight, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, or the future of innovation, this episode offers an exciting look at where technology is headed next. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HELLO FUTURE: The Future of Space Manufacturing, AI Satellites & Zero-Gravity Innovation with Momentus CEO John Rood

  2. 6d ago

    HELLO FUTURE: How Space Innovation Is Transforming Life on Earth with Momentus CEO John Rood

    What does it actually take to build the future in space—and why does it matter here on Earth? In this episode of Hello, Future, Kevin Cirilli sits down with John Rood, CEO of Momentus, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, former National Security Council official, and former executive at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. John shares his remarkable journey from CIA intelligence analyst to leading one of America's most innovative commercial space companies. Together, they explore how the rapidly growing space economy is creating new jobs, strengthening national security, lowering launch costs, and unlocking technologies that improve everyday life. The conversation also explains how Momentus is becoming the "UPS of Space," transporting satellites and scientific payloads to their destinations while helping accelerate research, communications, and the next generation of space infrastructure. Whether you're fascinated by commercial spaceflight, defense technology, or the future of American innovation, this episode offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing industries shaping the decades ahead. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HELLO FUTURE: How Space Innovation Is Transforming Life on Earth with Momentus CEO John Rood

  3. Jul 16

    HELLO FUTURE - Live from the First Commercial Nuclear Space Launch

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE - Live from the First Commercial Nuclear Space Launch

  4. Jun 30

    HELLO FUTURE: AI Is Changing Work — But Not the Way You Think

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE: AI Is Changing Work — But Not the Way You Think

  5. Jun 25

    HELLO FUTURE: JAM — A New Way for Satellites to Talk to Earth

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE: JAM — A New Way for Satellites to Talk to Earth

  6. Jun 23

    HELLO FUTURE: The Small Business Case for Space (and Why It Matters for Beating China).

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE: The Small Business Case for Space (and Why It Matters for Beating China).

  7. Jun 18

    HELLO FUTURE: How Foreign Adversaries Are Weaponizing U.S. Courts Against American Companies

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE: How Foreign Adversaries Are Weaponizing U.S. Courts Against American Companies

  8. Jun 9

    HELLO FUTURE: Space Domain Awareness — The New Front Line of National Security

    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.

    HELLO FUTURE: Space Domain Awareness — The New Front Line of National Security
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HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to “civilization starter kits,” each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door.  Kevin Cirilli is the founder of meet the future™ (mtf.tv). Cirilli has advised some of the nation’s leading military nonprofit philanthropists and policymakers and he is an emerging playwright. As a journalist, he is the former Chief Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg Television and Radio, where he covered the White House, Congress, and global economic policy while anchoring a daily geopolitical business affairs program. Before founding mtf.tv, Kevin appeared across nearly every major network — including CBS News, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, C-SPAN, NPR, and Yahoo Finance — providing nonpartisan political and economic analysis and conducting exclusive interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 21st century. He was also a media fellow at the Atlantic Council in the Global China Hub. He has reported from across the United States and around the world — including assignments in Israel, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia — covering pivotal moments in global affairs and the people driving change.

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