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. HELLO FUTURE: Is America Prepared for Quantum Computing?

    7H AGO

    HELLO FUTURE: Is America Prepared for Quantum Computing?

    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.

    8 min
  2. HELLO FUTURE: Are We Under a Cyber Invasion?

    2D AGO

    HELLO FUTURE: Are We Under a Cyber Invasion?

    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.

    13 min
  3. HELLO FUTURE: What Would the Founders Think? Thomas Willing and America’s Financial Reckoning

    APR 30

    HELLO FUTURE: What Would the Founders Think? Thomas Willing and America’s Financial Reckoning

    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.

    17 min
  4. HELLO FUTURE: AI Boom vs. America’s Power Grid: Why Data Centers Are Straining U.S. Energy

    APR 28

    HELLO FUTURE: AI Boom vs. America’s Power Grid: Why Data Centers Are Straining U.S. Energy

    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.

    17 min
  5. HELLO FUTURE: AI Caregiver for Parkinson’s? How Rune Labs Is Transforming Patient Care

    APR 23

    HELLO FUTURE: AI Caregiver for Parkinson’s? How Rune Labs Is Transforming Patient Care

    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.

    17 min
  6. HELLO FUTURE: Why Do We Need Satellites around the Moon?

    APR 21

    HELLO FUTURE: Why Do We Need Satellites around the Moon?

    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.

    11 min
  7. HELLO FUTURE: How Many Satellites Are In The Sky Right Now?

    APR 17

    HELLO FUTURE: How Many Satellites Are In The Sky Right Now?

    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.

    12 min
  8. HELLO FUTURE: Space Symposium Preview: The Future of Space Takes Center Stage in Colorado Springs

    APR 11

    HELLO FUTURE: Space Symposium Preview: The Future of Space Takes Center Stage in Colorado Springs

    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.

    10 min
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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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