Kevin Cirilli talks with rail economist Dr. Michael F. Gorman about America’s first coast-to-coast railroad — the historic merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The new 50,000-mile system promises faster supply chains, cheaper shipping, and fewer trucks clogging highways, raising hopes for lower emissions and a more competitive U.S. economy. But it also sparks big questions about consolidation, labor, and whether a 19th-century invention can truly reinvent itself in the age of AI and automation. A sharp, forward-looking conversation about whether this mega-merger is the next chapter in American infrastructure — or just the latest power play.

Kevin Cirilli talks with rail economist Dr. Michael F. Gorman about America&rsquo;s first coast-to-coast railroad &mdash; the historic merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The new 50,000-mile system promises faster supply chains, cheaper shipping, and fewer trucks clogging highways, raising hopes for lower emissions and a more competitive U.S. economy. But it also sparks big questions about consolidation, labor, and whether a 19th-century invention can truly reinvent itself in the age of AI and automation. A sharp, forward-looking conversation about whether this mega-merger is the next chapter in American infrastructure &mdash; or just the latest power play.

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. 

HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli&nbsp;is the daily podcast where tomorrow&rsquo;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&hellip; or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to &ldquo;civilization starter kits,&rdquo; each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It&rsquo;s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who&rsquo;s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn&rsquo;t science fiction. It&rsquo;s the future, knocking on your door.&nbsp;

HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

Kevin Cirilli talks with rail economist Dr. Michael F. Gorman about America’s first coast-to-coast railroad — the historic merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. 

HELLO FUTURE: A New Era for American Railroads?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/279fcfdd-e89f-4a0d-8168-b3b80018f521/transcript

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy — and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security. Whoever builds power fastest will lead in AI, robotics, data centers, and advanced manufacturing — and China is not waiting. He explains why America’s permitting system has become a strategic liability, why data centers are the new industrial foundries, and why the U.S. grid is under growing strain just as demand goes vertical.

Kevin and Brouillette also explore where optimism still lives — from LNG as a geopolitical tool that supports allies, to a long-term vision of fusion energy that could one day make today’s energy debates obsolete. But the warning is clear: getting to that future requires winning the next 20 years, not the next 200.

This episode is a frontline briefing on the energy battle shaping the future of AI, economic power, and global leadership — and why the clock is already ticking.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy &mdash; and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security. Whoever builds power fastest will lead in AI, robotics, data centers, and advanced manufacturing &mdash; and China is not waiting. He explains why America&rsquo;s permitting system has become a strategic liability, why data centers are the new industrial foundries, and why the U.S. grid is under growing strain just as demand goes vertical.
Kevin and Brouillette also explore where optimism still lives &mdash; from LNG as a geopolitical tool that supports allies, to a long-term vision of fusion energy that could one day make today&rsquo;s energy debates obsolete. But the warning is clear: getting to that future requires winning the next 20 years, not the next 200.
This episode is a frontline briefing on the energy battle shaping the future of AI, economic power, and global leadership &mdash; and why the clock is already ticking.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy — and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security.

HELLO FUTURE: Dan Brouillette on AI, China, and the Race to Power America

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/49027a0a-7c9e-49dc-bf99-b3df014052c2/transcript

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important — and least understood — challenges facing the future of space: people.

As Education Director at the Space Force Association, Martindale is focused on building the pipeline for the next generation of space talent — from high school students to undergraduates and beyond. His mission: make space real, reachable, and relevant long before someone ever considers becoming an astronaut.

In this conversation, Martindale explains how space is no longer an abstract concept reserved for science fiction or elite pilots. Space now touches everyday life — from GPS and AI to communications, energy, and national security — and the jobs supporting it span welding, cybersecurity, data science, education, policy, and more. Being an astronaut, he says, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Kevin and Ludes explore how experiential learning, hands-on programs, and workforce development can help young people see themselves in the space economy — whether they grow up in Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, or rural America. They also discuss how pop culture sparks curiosity, why “space-collar jobs” are already here, and how today’s industrial revolution is opening doors most people don’t even realize exist.

This episode is a reminder that the future of space won’t be built by a few heroes in orbit — it will be built by millions of people on Earth who finally understand that space is already part of their lives.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important &mdash; and least understood &mdash; challenges facing the future of space: people.
As Education Director at the Space Force Association, Martindale is focused on building the pipeline for the next generation of space talent &mdash; from high school students to undergraduates and beyond. His mission: make space real, reachable, and relevant long before someone ever considers becoming an astronaut.
In this conversation, Martindale explains how space is no longer an abstract concept reserved for science fiction or elite pilots. Space now touches everyday life &mdash; from GPS and AI to communications, energy, and national security &mdash; and the jobs supporting it span welding, cybersecurity, data science, education, policy, and more. Being an astronaut, he says, is just the tip of the iceberg.
Kevin and Ludes explore how experiential learning, hands-on programs, and workforce development can help young people see themselves in the space economy &mdash; whether they grow up in Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, or rural America. They also discuss how pop culture sparks curiosity, why &ldquo;space-collar jobs&rdquo; are already here, and how today&rsquo;s industrial revolution is opening doors most people don&rsquo;t even realize exist.
This episode is a reminder that the future of space won&rsquo;t be built by a few heroes in orbit &mdash; it will be built by millions of people on Earth who finally understand that space is already part of their lives.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important — and least understood — challenges facing the future of space: people.

HELLO FUTURE: Space Jobs are Everywhere (You Just Can't See Them Yet)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b8529439-72ea-45fb-9e17-b3d7011fc15c/transcript

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association’s Space Power Conference — marking six years of the United States Space Force.

In this deeply personal conversation, Dreiling reflects on the early days of military space operations, the creation of the Space Force, and the quiet community of Air Force space operators whose careers shaped the service before it even existed. He explains why recognizing “legacy Guardians” matters — not just as symbolism, but as an acknowledgment that today’s Space Force stands on decades of unseen work.

The episode takes an unexpected and powerful turn as Dreiling shares his own story: a rare illness, a life-saving liver transplant, and the overwhelming response from the military space community — including fellow service members who volunteered to become organ donors. It’s a reminder that the future of space isn’t just about technology and strategy, but about people, resilience, and care for one another.

Kevin and Mark explore how advances in science and medicine — many protected and enabled by space infrastructure — are turning what once felt like science fiction into second chances at life. They also discuss why the Space Force’s culture emphasizes continuity, gratitude, and respect for what came before, even as it builds something entirely new.

This episode is about legacy, survival, and optimism — and why protecting the space domain ultimately means protecting human potential itself.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association&rsquo;s Space Power Conference &mdash; marking six years of the United States Space Force.
In this deeply personal conversation, Dreiling reflects on the early days of military space operations, the creation of the Space Force, and the quiet community of Air Force space operators whose careers shaped the service before it even existed. He explains why recognizing &ldquo;legacy Guardians&rdquo; matters &mdash; not just as symbolism, but as an acknowledgment that today&rsquo;s Space Force stands on decades of unseen work.
The episode takes an unexpected and powerful turn as Dreiling shares his own story: a rare illness, a life-saving liver transplant, and the overwhelming response from the military space community &mdash; including fellow service members who volunteered to become organ donors. It&rsquo;s a reminder that the future of space isn&rsquo;t just about technology and strategy, but about people, resilience, and care for one another.
Kevin and Mark explore how advances in science and medicine &mdash; many protected and enabled by space infrastructure &mdash; are turning what once felt like science fiction into second chances at life. They also discuss why the Space Force&rsquo;s culture emphasizes continuity, gratitude, and respect for what came before, even as it builds something entirely new.
This episode is about legacy, survival, and optimism &mdash; and why protecting the space domain ultimately means protecting human potential itself.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association’s Space Power Conference — marking six years of the United States Space Force.

HELLO FUTURE: Legacy Guardians and the Future of Space

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cc08cb35-8aa7-4971-beba-b3d7011eb53c/transcript

HELLO FUTURE: A New Era for American Railroads?

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