Rephonic
Artwork for Future Hindsight

Future Hindsight

Mila Atmos
Democracy
Ranked-Choice Voting
Black Lives Matter
Artificial Intelligence
Women's Representation
Abolition
Collective Liberation
Anti-Blackness
2024 Elections
Ranked Choice Voting
Capitalism
Joy
Care
Systemic Racism
Pain
Multiracial Democracy
Elections
Institutional Barriers To Women
Electoral Reforms
2024 Election

A weekly show that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes405Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EducationGovernment

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Future Hindsight

Latest Episodes

We discuss the corrupting effect of the Citizens United decision on policymaking and elections.

Tiffany's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

• Go to town halls and hold your elected officials accountable

• Participate in phone bankin... more

We discuss the power of showing up for local politics and the benefits of running an in-person campaign without relying on social media.

Carleigh's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

• Take an hour to attend a local government meeting

more

We discuss the work of governors across several states to defend the rights of their residents. GovAct serves as an innovation hub for policies on democracy, public health, and reproductive rights.

Julia's civic action toolkit recommendations are: ... more

We discuss the investments to foster civic participation on college campuses, voter behavior among young people, and getting ready for the midterms.

Raj's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

• Develop your civic action muscle every week more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Strict Scrutiny
Strict ScrutinyStrict Scrutiny
Reveal
RevealThe Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX
Democracy Now! Audio
Democracy Now! AudioDemocracy Now!

Recent Guests

Carleigh Beriont
Union organizer and vice chair of the Hampton Select Board in New Hampshire
Campaign for Congress in New Hampshire's First District
Episode: The Offline Candidate: Carleigh Beriont
Julia Spiegel
President and CEO of GovAct, focused on innovative strategies for governors to protect democracy.
GovAct
Episode: Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
Raj Vinnakota
President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Episode: How Gen Z Does Democracy: Raj Vinnakota
Hélène Landemore
Political theorist and professor of political science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Democracy Without Politicians: Hélène Landemore
Anjali Enjeti
Poll worker, electoral organizer, activist and novelist.
Episode: Get Real About Elections: Anjali Enjeti
Daniel Hunter
Founder of Choose Democracy and author of several books, including What Will You Do If Trump Wins?
Choose Democracy
Episode: Resist and Organize: Daniel Hunter
James Traub
Author and observer of civic education in U.S. schools.
Author of *The Cradle of Citizenship*
Episode: Educating for Democracy: James Traub
Amanda Jones
Middle school librarian and activist
Livingston Parish Library Alliance and author of That Librarian, The Fight Against Book Banning in America
Episode: The Library Changemaker: Amanda Jones
Michael Brownstein
Co-author of Somebody Should Do Something, How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change and Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College.
John Jay College and The Graduate Center, CUNY
Episode: Your Hidden Political Power: Michael Brownstein

Host

Mila Atmos
Host and thought leader focused on civic engagement, guiding discussions on democratic processes and activism.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Insightful

    Much needed conversation about the possibilities of AI with clear insights and practical applications touching on personal life and career

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orithyia.nyc
    United States10 months ago
  • Clear Eyed About Power

    Focused on depolarization. Recommended if you like all of these: Krista Tippet, Seth Godin, and Naomi Klein.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    atom_box
    United Statesa year ago
  • Annoying music playing

    1st time listening to this podcast. I came to listen to a author I follow! The background music was very distracting and annoying!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    3 gurls
    United Statesa year ago
  • Useful and hopeful

    Thoughtful and practical political podcast. Moving beyond punditry, this show helps to uphold a sense of hope and provide listeners with actually useful tools for their “civic toolbox.” Really looking at the role of people power and the workings of our democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pg godd'
    United States2 years ago
  • Moderate supermajority

    As a confirmed purple this is something I can share with extremists on both sides who have made my state (MO) a democracy no more. Both sides responsible. So grateful for sincere problem solving instead of blaming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccshatz
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The content is praised for moving beyond political commentary to provide practical tools for involvement in democracy.
Some have noted distractions from background music, but overall feedback emphasizes empowering conversations with expert guests.
Many listeners find the podcast insightful and hopeful, appreciating its focus on civic engagement and actionable ideas.

Top Education Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
Q: How do you think about your impact on everyday people amid frustrations with government?
Spiegel emphasizes that for many, democracy equates to government responsiveness in essential needs and that they work to support governors in addressing these needs directly, thereby empowering citizen engagement.
Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
Q: What are the strategies proved effective in bringing governors together across party lines?
Spiegel highlights creating structures for any committed governor to participate in collaboration regardless of their political affiliation, fostering bipartisanship while addressing fundamental freedoms.
Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
Q: How is GovAct supporting the Governor's Safeguarding Democracy Alliance?
GovAct is facilitating cross-state coordination among governors to protect democracy and ensure citizens feel safe to exercise their voting rights while addressing public safety concerns.
Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
Q: What inspired you to then leave public service and create GovAct to formalize this model of governors working together across multiple issue areas?
Spiegel mentions how she left public service to ensure that governors could collaboratively address challenges and innovate strategies, particularly in response to threats against fundamental freedoms, such as reproductive rights.
How Gen Z Does Democracy: Raj Vinnakota
Q: What did the Gen Z Civic Vibe Check Survey reveal about young people's motivations for civic engagement?
It revealed that young people prefer in-person engagement, desire clear pathways to involvement, and feel a responsibility to engage with their communities.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Future Hindsight

What is Future Hindsight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on empowering civic engagement and enhancing democratic participation, the content emphasizes practical strategies for listeners to become active participants in their communities. Episodes often involve discussions with experts and advocates on pressing issues such as voting rights, civic education, public health crises, and social movements, highlighting the interconnectedness of individual actions and broader societal change. Unique in its approach, the show consistently combines theoretical insights with actionable advice, encouraging listeners to harness their potential for civic leadership and advocacy.

Highlighting diverse perspectives, from grassroots activists to political theorists, the content underscores the importance ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Future Hindsight?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Future Hindsight. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Future Hindsight and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Future Hindsight get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Future Hindsight, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Future Hindsight?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Future Hindsight, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Future Hindsight have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Future Hindsight has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Future Hindsight?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Future Hindsight:

1. The Ezra Klein Show
2. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
3. Strict Scrutiny
4. Reveal
5. Democracy Now! Audio

How many episodes of Future Hindsight are there?

Future Hindsight launched 8 years ago and published 405 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Future Hindsight?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Future Hindsight?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Future Hindsight from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Future Hindsight?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Future Hindsight. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Future Hindsight?

Recent guests on Future Hindsight include:

1. Carleigh Beriont
2. Julia Spiegel
3. Raj Vinnakota
4. Hélène Landemore
5. Anjali Enjeti
6. Daniel Hunter
7. James Traub
8. Amanda Jones

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days