HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

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 missio...

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,...

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 unpar...

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 econ...

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...

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...

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 Pe...

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...

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 intrusio...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ca...

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...

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 o...

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, industr...

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 Sys...

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 th...

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 wh...

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 bla...