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Future Hindsight

Future Hindsight
Democracy
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American Democracy
Gun Violence
Occupy Wall Street
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Civil Rights Movement
Climate Change
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Capitalism
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Artificial Intelligence
Constitution
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Trump Administration
Public Policy

A show that takes the big ideas in civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for everyday people.

Join host Mila Atmos for in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers that inspire civic action and hope. Citizen participation is fundamental to a thriving democracy. Now more than ever, our engagement is critical.

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We discuss the inner workings of tech fascism, the toxic beliefs of billionaire extremists, and the role of cryptocurrency to facilitate the demise of democracy. As always, the cure will come from collective action.

Gil’s civic action toolkit recomm... more

This week, we're sharing a really great episode from our friends at Optimist Economy! 

Nobody has more riding on any changes to Social Security than people under 40. The trust fund is currently projected to run dry in the fourth quarter of 2032, but... more

We discuss the president’s meddling in universal mail in ballots, the stakes of the 2026 election, and election integrity in Nevada.

Cisco’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

• Check your voter registration status

• VOTE on or before Novem... more

We discuss the transformation of free market capitalism into a techno-winner-take-all system. Reaganomics and advances in technology have supercharged the market power of corporations and created immense private power. Both of these have increased ec... more

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Recent Guests

Gil Duran
Journalist, host of The Nerd Reich podcast, and author of The Nerd Reich
The Nerd Reich
Episode: Billionaires OR Democracy: Gil Duran
Cisco Aguilar
Nevada Secretary of State
Nevada Secretary of State
Episode: Guardian of Your Ballot: Cisco Aguilar
Mordecai Kurz
Joan Kenney Professor of Economics Emeritus at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Free Market Capitalism Erodes Democracy: Mordecai Kurz
Amy Westervelt
Award-winning investigative climate journalist and host of Drilled
Drilled (podcast)
Episode: The PR Machine is Destroying Reality: Amy Westervelt
Julie Suk
Leonard F. Manning Professor of Law at Fordham University; author of The Shadow Court, Rescuing Democracy from the Supreme Court
Fordham University
Episode: Our Constitution, Our Laws: Julie Suk
Lawrence Lessig
Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School; founder of Equal Citizens
Harvard Law School; Equal Citizens
Episode: Take Down Super PACs: Lawrence Lessig
Michael Ansara
Author of The Hard Work of Hope, veteran organizer
Author and activist
Episode: Build Power by Organizing: Michael Ansara
Stephanie Luce
Labor scholar; Professor of Labor Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies and Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, CUNY; co-author of Practical Radicals
Graduate Center, City University of New York; The PloCurCy Group (production mention)
Episode: Be a Practical Radical: Stephanie Luce
Maurice Mitchell
National Director of the Working Families Party
Working Families Party
Episode: Who is the Working Families Party?: Maurice Mitchell

Host

Mila Atmos
Host of Future Hindsight; guide and interview conductor for the series

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 268 ratings
  • Fascinating

    Everyone should listen - it’s time to re-evaluate Occupy and the lessons are so relevant for today. The energy of this podcast is invigorating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladylawyer232
    United States3 months ago
  • Eye-Opening and Essential

    Mila asks great questions that actually make sense of complicated political stuff. It gives you real ways to get involved locally, too. If you’re trying to understand what’s actually going on in politics right now, you definitely need to listen to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrblog
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate thoughtful, accessible analysis of complex political topics.
Some critics note moments of heavy focus on movement history and civil liberties, with mixed reactions to certain topical connections.
Overall, the series is viewed as a valuable, hopeful resource for understanding democracy and collective action.
Many praise the host's interviewing for clarity and depth.
Guests are described as a strong roster of experts and practitioners offering practical civic tools.

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#95
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#224
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#241
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Billionaires OR Democracy: Gil Duran
Q: What is your advice on what can be done at the government level to protect and advance democracy as a viable and legitimate political system?
Duran calls for leaders to confront billionaire power, reduce its influence across government and choose whether political parties serve the public or wealthy donors.
Billionaires OR Democracy: Gil Duran
Q: What is Silicon Valley fascism?
Duran says it combines fascist hierarchy and grievance politics with corporate, government and religious power, while promising a supposedly transcendent future built through technology.
Free Market Capitalism Erodes Democracy: Mordecai Kurz
Q: Why is government policy essential to balance innovation with democracy?
Public policy intervention is necessary to distribute the gains from innovation more broadly, protect workers' livelihoods, and ensure that democracy—and not just capital—guides the direction of technological progress.
Free Market Capitalism Erodes Democracy: Mordecai Kurz
Q: How should antitrust evolve to address modern concentration, especially in tech?
Antitrust should focus on reducing and eliminating market power rather than merely preserving open entry, recognizing how technological monopolies can persist even in open markets and how dominant firms lock in advantages through patents and control of knowledge.
Free Market Capitalism Erodes Democracy: Mordecai Kurz
Q: What policies follow from your livelihood restoration concept?
Kurz argues for a comprehensive program that includes counseling, training with subsidies for family costs, and a public subsidy to employers to cover a portion of wages during retraining, thereby restoring workers' livelihoods and ensuring they can re-enter the job market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future Hindsight

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

A narrative series that revisits a pivotal social movement in New York City and its global reverberations, exploring how activists created a communal encampment, navigated safety and inclusion, and sparked a wider dialogue about capitalism, democracy, and power. Across episodes, listeners hear firsthand accounts from organizers, participants, journalists, and scholars, offering a nuanced view of leaderless organizing, media coverage, police interaction, and the long-term influence on protest culture. The show stands out for its mix of intimate personal testimonies, historical context, and multidisciplinary analysis that connects grassroots action to enduring political questions. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, eviden... more

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2. Cisco Aguilar
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4. Amy Westervelt
5. Julie Suk
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