Future Hindsight
Future Hindsight takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.
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The Offline Candidate: Carleigh Beriont
02/26/2026
The Offline Candidate: Carleigh Beriont
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 Make a comment at that meeting! Carleigh Beriont is a union organizer, vice chair of the Hampton Select Board, and is running for Congress in New Hampshire's First District. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Check out Carleigh’s campaign: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Carleigh Beriont Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
02/19/2026
Governors Can Defend You: Julia Spiegel
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: Get involved in state races Bearing witness to Minneapolis and the brave people standing up for their neighbors Julia Spiegel is the President and CEO of GovAct. She helped create the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, which united 23 governors in protecting reproductive rights post-Roe. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow GovAct: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Julia Spiegel Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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How Gen Z Does Democracy: Raj Vinnakota
02/12/2026
How Gen Z Does Democracy: Raj Vinnakota
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 Role model what it looks like to work across difference Raj Vinnakota is President of the , whose mission is to cultivate talent, ideas, and networks that develop young people as effective, lifelong citizens. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow the Institute for Citizens & Scholars on X: Sponsor: Get the right life insurance for you and save more than 50% on term life insurance at Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Raj Vinnakota Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Democracy Without Politicians: Hélène Landemore
02/05/2026
Democracy Without Politicians: Hélène Landemore
We discuss the concept of deliberative representative democracy by ordinary citizens, which means representing and being represented in turn. Hélène’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Listen and bring out the shy Share power Hélène Landemore is a political theorist and professor of political science at Yale University. Her latest book is Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule, a manifesto for what’s possible. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Hélène on X: Read Politics Without Politicians: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Hélène Landemore Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Get Real About Elections: Anjali Enjeti
01/29/2026
Get Real About Elections: Anjali Enjeti
We discuss grassroots organizing, voting rights for U.S. territories and First Nations, and the state of elections in Georgia. Anjali’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Organize at the local level Pick up your neighbor on your way to vote Anjali Enjeti is a poll worker, electoral organizer, activist, and novelist whose latest book is Ballot, a timely narrative about the fragile state of our most fundamental right. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Anjali on IG: Read Ballot: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Anjali Enjeti Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Resist and Organize: Daniel Hunter
01/22/2026
Resist and Organize: Daniel Hunter
We discuss how our everyday choices to resist, organize, and act collectively can stop authoritarian takeovers. Feeling powerless does not mean that we’re actually powerless! Daniel’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Get non-cooperation training at Be connected to other humans in a group Daniel Hunter is a seasoned organizer and the founder of Choose Democracy. He’s also the author of books including What If Trump Wins?, Climate Resistance Handbook, and Building a Movement to End the New Jim Crow. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Daniel on Bluesky: Read What If Trump Wins?: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Daniel Hunter Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Educating for Democracy: James Traub
01/15/2026
Educating for Democracy: James Traub
We discuss the role of schools to form effective citizens in our democracy. It’s necessary to prioritize the teaching of our history and our government. James’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Push back against corrosive technology, especially in schools Read books! James Traub is a journalist, historian, and author of The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Read The Cradle of Citizenship: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: James Traub Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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The Library Changemaker: Amanda Jones
01/08/2026
The Library Changemaker: Amanda Jones
We discuss the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights. Amanda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Use the library! Follow at Book Riot on social media Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian, an activist, and the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. She previously served as President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and has won numerous awards for her work in school libraries, including School Library Journal Librarian of the Year. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Amanda on X: Follow Kelly Jensen on IG: Read That Librarian: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Amanda Jones Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Your Hidden Political Power: Michael Brownstein
12/18/2025
Your Hidden Political Power: Michael Brownstein
We discuss orienting our personal choices toward the collective in order to make the changes in the systems that organize our world. Michael’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Orient your personal choices towards the collective Do something, and do it with others Michael Brownstein is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College, and Professor of Philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He’s also the co-author of Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Michael on BlueSky: Read Somebody Should Do Something: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Michael Brownstein Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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On Being Pro-Democracy: Rick Wilson
12/11/2025
On Being Pro-Democracy: Rick Wilson
We discuss how being pro-democracy is a big tent coalition. In fact, it is our national identity. Rick’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Meet your your neighbors, friends, and family in person 2) Be a persuasive voice in your immediate network and build a network of networks Rick Wilson is co-founder of the Lincoln Project, as well as the host of the Lincoln Project and The Enemies List podcasts. He is a 30 year veteran of national Republican politics, starting with the 1988 presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush, and is now a registered Independent. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Rick on X: Check out the Lincoln Project: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guest: Rick Wilson Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Equal Freedom: Alex Zakaras
12/04/2025
Equal Freedom: Alex Zakaras
We discuss the promise of radical liberalism to deliver equal freedom for all. Alex’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Join the fight for democracy 2) Put pressure on a leader who has the power to resist Alex Zakaras is professor of political science at the University of Vermont and the author of Freedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Read Freedom for All: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Alex Zakaras Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Shifting Terrain: What the Manosphere Tells Us About Working Class Politics
11/27/2025
Shifting Terrain: What the Manosphere Tells Us About Working Class Politics
In this episode of Shifting Terrain, Colin Davis and Reece Peck discuss why liberal messaging continues to fail, where to find the Joe Rogan of the left, and how to actually reach working class men. Plus we’ll hear from author Joan Williams about how class cluelessness led to the downfall of the left’s power. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Listen to Shifting Terrain: Early episodes for Patreon supporters:
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Storytelling For Change: Shanelle Matthews
11/20/2025
Storytelling For Change: Shanelle Matthews
We discuss the building blocks of narrative power and the strategies to succeed in changing hearts and minds. Shanelle’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Share your stories of your experiences in your community 2) Get involved in local government Shanelle Matthews is a leading voice in narrative power and social movement communications and the co-author of Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Read Liberation Stories: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Shanelle Matthews Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
11/13/2025
Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
We discuss the complexity of gun violence in the United States and the reality that strong gun laws save lives. Emma’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Contact your senator to vote NO on concealed carry reciprocity Go to and get involved Emma Brown is the executive director of GIFFORDS, an organization whose mission is to save lives from gun violence in America. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Emma on X: Follow Giffords on IG: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Emma Brown Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Understanding the Infodemic: Pauline Hoffmann
11/06/2025
Understanding the Infodemic: Pauline Hoffmann
We discuss how we can tell the truth, how we can speak the truth, and how we can avoid misinformation and disinformation. Pauline’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Maintain a degree of curiosity! Care before you share. Pauline Hoffman, also known as the Data Doyenne, is an esteemed infodemiologist and the author of Fake News, Witch Hunts, and Conspiracy Theories: An Infodemiologist’s Guide to the Truth. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Pauline on X: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Pauline Hoffmann Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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AI for the Public Interest: Bruce Schneier
10/30/2025
AI for the Public Interest: Bruce Schneier
We discuss how AI can both serve the public interest and advance the goals of our democracy, despite the misgivings about the current state of AI. Bruce’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Use the tools of AI! 2) Use assistive tech to write to your elected representatives Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, chief of security architecture at Inrupt Inc, a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, and the co-author of Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Bruce on X: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Bruce Schneier Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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How Underdogs Build Power: Stephanie Luce
10/23/2025
How Underdogs Build Power: Stephanie Luce
We discuss Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World—a guide for a new generation of activists seeking not just to understand power, but to build it. Stephanie’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Learn a new skill, like non cooperation or mutual aid 2) Find organizations that align with your values and check if they offer trainings Stephanie Luce is Professor of Labor Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies and Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. She’s also the co-author of Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Stephanie on X: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Stephanie Luce Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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The Pathway to Citizenship: Todd Schulte
10/16/2025
The Pathway to Citizenship: Todd Schulte
A fair, humane, and orderly immigration system should think of the US as the top destination for top talent from around the world, as well as a beacon of hope. Changing the law to give permanent legal status and a pathway to citizenship would fix the current failed immigration system. Todd’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Post know-your-rights material at your place of worship or local grocery store Ask your HR to have legal resources for immigrant employees Todd Schulte is the President of FWD.us, where he has directed successful efforts to make the case that immigrants and immigration power the US economy, help us win the global race for talent, and strengthen the American workforce. Woohoo! We took home the Silver Medal in the Signal Awards: Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Todd on X: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Todd Schulte Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Small Dollars, Big Strategy: Brian Derrick
10/09/2025
Small Dollars, Big Strategy: Brian Derrick
We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire. Brian’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Find an election you’ve never participated in before and get involved 2) Check out the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania, governor’s races in NJ and VA, and the California redistricting ballot measure Brian Derrick is the co-founder of Oath, a donor advising platform whose mission is to empower donors to participate in our democracy by offering civic education and helping users manage their political giving to maximize impact. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Brian on Instagram: VOTE FOR FUTURE HINDSIGHT! Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Brian Derrick Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth
10/02/2025
Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth
We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions. Hilary’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Get the data of your state, locality, and elected officials at Piece together what is happening your state Hilary Braseth is the executive director of OpenSecrets, the nation's premier research and government transparency group tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and policy. VOTE FOR FUTURE HINDSIGHT! Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow OpenSecrets on X: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Hilary Braseth Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Holding Democracy Accountable: Miranda Spivack
09/25/2025
Holding Democracy Accountable: Miranda Spivack
We discuss how the struggle for transparency is really a struggle for the soul of American democracy. Miranda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Look up the agendas of your local school board and city council, and attend the public meetings Learn how your local and state governments make decisions Miranda S. Spivack is a veteran reporter and editor who specialized in government accountability, as well as the author of Backroom Deals in Our Backyard: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Miranda on X: Read Backroom Deals in our Backyards: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Miranda Spivack Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Turning Hope Into Action: Michael Ansara
09/18/2025
Turning Hope Into Action: Michael Ansara
We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that “organizers organize organizations.” Michael’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what’s happening 2) Share ideas on what you can do to resist Michael Ansara is a seasoned community organizer and the author of The Hard Work of Hope: A Memoir. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Michael on BlueSky: Read The Hard Work of Hope: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Michael Ansara Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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From Protest to Power: Jonathan Pulphus
09/11/2025
From Protest to Power: Jonathan Pulphus
We discuss the enduring power of protesting and the significance of the Ferguson uprising in the long arc of the Black liberation movement. Jonathan’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Speak with a young person in your life about what they’re wrestling with 2) Emphasize community engagement Jonathan Pulphus is an organizer from St. Louis, Missouri, Co-founder of the community organization Tribe X, and the author of With My People: Life, Justice, and Activism Beyond the University. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Jonathan on X: Read With My People: Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Jonathan Pulphus Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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We Are Changemakers: Sharon McMahon
09/04/2025
We Are Changemakers: Sharon McMahon
We discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to one that is infused with hope. Positive change comes when we choose hope. Though nobody can fix it all, we can all do something and make an impact. Sharon reminds us that if something is worth doing for everyone, it’s worth doing for one person. Sharon’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Choose hope. 2) Get involved in an issue that is important to you because your actions do matter. Sharon McMahon is the creator of “Sharon Says So” and host of the “Here’s Where it Gets Interesting” podcast. She's also the author of The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Sharon on Instagram: Read The Small and the Mighty: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Sharon McMahon Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Myth Making in America: Hajar Yazdiha
08/28/2025
Myth Making in America: Hajar Yazdiha
We discuss the role of collective memory in the myth-making of American exceptionalism. Hajar’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Advocate 2) Relate 3) Create Hajar Yazdiha is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and the author of The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Hajar on X: Read The Struggle for the People’s King: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Hajar Yazdiha Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Our Government Unraveled: Nancy Rosenblum
08/21/2025
Our Government Unraveled: Nancy Rosenblum
We discuss how ungoverning is the equivalent of a bull in a china shop. We have already seen the destruction of many institutions and many functions of the administrative state, but we don't yet know how much there is still to come. Nancy’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Don’t let unpredictability strip you of your agency 2) Vote in local, county, and state elections Nancy Rosenblum is the Senator Joseph Clark Professor of Ethics in Politics and Government Emerita at Harvard University, and the co-author of Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Nancy on X: Read Ungoverning: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Nancy Rosenblum Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Vigilantes Among Us: David Noll
08/14/2025
Vigilantes Among Us: David Noll
We discuss the long history of vigilante democracy in the US and its return in our current politics. The playing field is currently tilted in favor of these vigilante policies, but blue states can level the playing field by playing constitutional hardball. David reminds us that the American people have beat back movements to use vigilante power to enforce a reactionary agenda time and again. David’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Get involved in local politics 2) Resistance works and there are a lot of opportunities to resist authoritarianism David Noll is the co-author of Vigilante Nation: How State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy. He’s also the Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development and a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, as well as an academic fellow of the National Institute for Civil Justice. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow David on X: Read Vigilante Nation: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: David Noll Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Build Functional Immigration: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
08/07/2025
Build Functional Immigration: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
We discuss how out of date immigration laws are and why the only cure is comprehensive immigration reform from Congress. In the face of rising arrests and deportations by ICE, this is the perfect episode to remind us that we still need immigration reform. Aaron’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Be welcoming and model inclusion in your communities 2) Contact your member of Congress and demand comprehensive immigration reform Aaron Reichlin-Melnick is the Policy Director at the American Immigration Council, a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen the United States by shaping immigration policies and practices. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Aaron on X: Follow the American Immigration Council: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Radical Justice is the Way: Jocelyn Simonson
07/31/2025
Radical Justice is the Way: Jocelyn Simonson
We discuss how certain radical acts of justice by everyday people challenge the legitimacy of the criminal system and form the underpinning of a new collective legal thought, demosprudence. Collective understanding of justice and safety is changing away from the concept that justice equals cages. Jocelyn’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Be a court watcher! 2) Learn about your city’s or county’s budget Jocelyn Simonson is Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, a former public defender, and the author of Radical Acts of Justice: How Ordinary People Are Dismantling Mass Incarceration. Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Follow Jocelyn on X: Read Radical Acts of Justice: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Jocelyn Simonson Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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Deliberating for Democracy: James Fishkin
07/24/2025
Deliberating for Democracy: James Fishkin
We discuss deliberative polling as a way to assess the will of the people and then to make it consequential. This is what democracy is all about. James’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Question your own beliefs and assumptions 2) Learn to listen to people whom you would not normally talk to James Fishkin is the Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University and the author of Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: Follow Mila on X: Read Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?: Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: James Fishkin Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
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