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In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli continues his conversation with Jason Morales, CEO and co-founder of UNTILL, diving deeper into the practical challenge of changing our relationship with phones and attention. Building on the big-picture discussion of the attention economy, Morales explains how UNTILL aims to create real incentives for people to disconnect and spend more time offline. The conversation explores what it takes to shift behavior at scale, how a business can be built around helping people spend less time glued to screens, and whether carefully designed rewards and systems can compete with the powerful forces that keep us scrolling. At its heart, the episode asks a deceptively simple question with massive implications: How do you actually get people to put their phones down? Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Jason Morales, CEO and co-founder of UNTILL, about our deep addiction to phones and the attention economy. Morales’s startup is built around a simple but radical idea: using technology itself to reward people for putting their phones down, reclaiming their attention, and spending more time in the real world. The conversation explores whether digital tools can be redesigned to reduce screen time rather than maximize it, what it takes to compete with the algorithms engineered for addiction, and whether a new generation of products can help people regain control over their focus and presence. At its core, the episode asks a question that defines the moment: Can the same technology that captured our attention be redesigned to help us free it? 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 Alex Gilbert, Principal & Field Director at Rocinante Fieldworks and Fellow at the Payne Institute for Public Policy, to explore why building solar power plants in space could be key to modernizing Earth’s energy grid. Gilbert discusses the technical and strategic case for space-based solar power — collecting continuous energy in orbit and beaming it back to Earth — and how this frontier infrastructure could help address terrestrial energy challenges.  Drawing on his background in nuclear innovation, energy security, and extreme-environment systems, he explains what it would take to make orbital power plants a reality and why this approach may become a critical part of the long-term solution for clean, reliable energy. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Alex Gilbert, Principal & Field Director at Rocinante Fieldworks and a PhD in Space Resources from the Colorado School of Mines, about why water ice on the Moon is emerging as one of the most strategically important resources of the 21st century. Gilbert explains how lunar ice can be converted into rocket propellant, oxygen, and other essentials that unlock sustained human presence and commercial activity beyond Earth — effectively serving as the “oil of space.” Drawing on his research into lunar commercialization and off-world resource strategy, he breaks down where the ice is located, why it matters for NASA and private industry, and how controlling access to it could reshape the economics 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 speaks with David Fuscus, CEO of Précis AI and creator of Willard AI, about the most dangerous flaw in artificial intelligence for the policy world: hallucinations and inaccuracies. In a town where a single wrong citation can kill a bill, Fuscus explains why general AI models remain unreliable — pointing to OpenAI’s own findings that newer models sometimes hallucinate at higher rates, and Stanford research showing chatbots get legal questions wrong more than half the time and tend to agree with false statements from users. The conversation digs into how Willard addresses this by wiring directly into federal government databases rather than relying solely on internet training data, and why the ability to trace every answer back to its source is essential for lobbyists and Hill staff. Fuscus also addresses growing concerns about AI flooding the system with synthetic public comments — including a California case that generated more than 20,000 AI-written submissions against clean-air rules — and whether lawmakers can still tell real constituent voices from manufactured noise.  The episode closes with practical guidance for everyday listeners on when to trust tools like ChatGPT and when to treat their answers with extreme caution. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with David Fuscus, CEO and Founder of Précis AI, about how artificial intelligence is transforming one of Washington’s most relationship-driven industries. Fuscus’s company builds industry-specific AI platforms and has just launched the beta of Willard AI — a specialized tool for policy, Hill, and lobbying work built on the world’s largest AI-accessible database of Congressional and government documents. The conversation explores why one in four federal lobbyists now work on AI issues (up from roughly one in ten three years ago), what Willard can do that was impossible just a year ago, and why connecting to 132 federal databases changes the game compared with general tools like ChatGPT. Fuscus shares real examples of tasks that once took government affairs teams a week and now take minutes, and addresses whether AI levels the playing field for smaller shops and nonprofits or simply accelerates the biggest K Street firms. They also dig into the flood of more than 1,500 AI-related bills introduced across 45 states this year, what the technology means for junior lobbyists and the entry-level path, and the critical line where machines stop and human judgment, trust, and relationships still begin. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.