HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

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...

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, A...

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 wit...

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-worl...

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 pr...

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...

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....

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 H...