HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

Jeff Burningham, author of  The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI,  joins host Kevin Cirilli to explore how artificial intelligence mirrors the human mind. Is AI reflecting our creativity and compassion—or our fear and bias? Together, they unpack what this technology says about who we are and who we’re becoming, and how that reflection mig...

Kevin Cirilli welcomes Chloe Autio to unpack how AI is reshaping the way we learn — and maybe even the way we think. In a world where students use ChatGPT to write essays faster than teachers can grade them, is curiosity dying, or just evolving? Kevin and Chloe dive into the politics of AI in classrooms, the ethics of “study buddies that never sleep,” and what...

In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with  Dr. Ed Lu , Executive Director of the  Asteroid Institute , a program of the  B612 Foundation . A former NASA astronaut who spent six months aboard the International Space Station, Ed joins Kevin to unpack one of the closest asteroid flybys in recorded history. Just a few weeks ago, asteroid 2025 TF skimmed past Earth — flying ove...

In this episode,  Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Matt Weinzierl to examine the future of data centers amid the AI boom, exploring the feasibility of building them on the moon or in space. They discuss the economic, legal, and national security implications of space-based infrastructure, highlighting the need for American leadership and innovation. Weinzierl emp...

In this episode, Kevin welcomes back Chris Mattmann— UCLA’s head of AI and former NASA JPL CTO — to explore the rapidly approaching future of humanoid robots. They dive into the technological breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas shaping a world where robots could become part of daily life by 2050. From job displacement and environmental impact to national security and cultural atti...

In this episode, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Matt Weinzierl  to explore the emerging world of space resource ownership and the laws shaping it. They unpack how U.S. legislation gives American companies rights to mine and profit from space resources , the growing role of autonomous technology in off-Earth operations , and the massive economic potential o...

In this episode of Hello Future , host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dr. Chris Mattmann, UCLA’s Chief Data and AI Officer and former NASA JPL technologist, to explore how the next frontier for innovation and national security may lie on the moon. They discuss the potential of lunar mining for critical minerals like helium-3 and platinum—key to powering clean energy and AI technologies&m...

In this episode of Hello Future , host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Rich Cooper from the Space Foundation to explore how space technology drives America’s economy, national security, and everyday life. From satellites that enable global communications and financial transactions to innovations that strengthen disaster response, they reveal how deeply space infrastructure impacts our world. Th...

In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with R. Scott Salandy-Defour, CEO of Liquid Star, to explore how “civilization starter kits” could revolutionize life in remote regions and even future space settlements. These kits provide critical resources like clean water, renewable energy, and internet connectivity — laying the groundwork for self-sufficient communities. They discuss...

In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Leonard David , an award-winning space journalist, to discuss the search for life on Mars and the future of space exploration . They dive into NASA’s latest discoveries about potential biosignatures , the challenges facing America’s space program , and how international competition is shaping the next era of exploration. Leonard also shares...

On this episode of Hello Future , Kevin Cirilli sits down with retired Brigadier General Damon Feltman, now COO of the Space Force Association, to explore the rising competition in space between the U.S., China, and Russia. They break down the threats posed by adversaries’ anti-satellite weapons, Beijing’s attempts to rival Starlink, and the race to establish control of the Moon. Feltm...

In this episode of Hello Future , host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Luke Fischer, CEO of SkyFi and decorated Army veteran, to explore how satellite imagery is transforming national security, environmental protection, and commercial industries. Fischer explains how satellites are being used to detect threats from foreign adversaries, forecast wildfires, and improve agricultural productivity. The co...

In this episode, Kevin Cirilli speaks with veteran space journalist Leonard David about the recent U.S. congressional hearings on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and their far-reaching implications. The discussion unpacks national security concerns, the challenges of government transparency, and how private industry is increasingly shaping UAP research and space technology. David also shares...

In this episode of Hello Future , host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Rich Cooper of the Space Foundation about the rapidly expanding space economy and its impact on American jobs. They discuss how private industry is driving breakthroughs—ranging from commercial space stations to the potential of lunar mining—while delivering real-world benefits here on Earth. From national security to med...

In this episode of Hello Future , host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb to explore the mysteries of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. With its strange trajectory, unusual chemistry, and puzzling size, could this object be a natural phenomenon—or something more? Dr. Loeb challenges conventional science, introduces his groundbreaking “Loeb Scale” for...

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 “civilizati...