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.

Latest episodes

Guardian of Your Ballot: Cisco Aguilar

October 8, 2026 · 37 min

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…
Free Market Capitalism Erodes Democracy: Mordecai Kurz

October 1, 2026 · 40 min

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…
The PR Machine is Destroying Reality: Amy Westervelt

September 24, 2026 · 51 min

We discuss how the interlocking web of public relations, think tanks, and university research funding by private actors and corporations have polluted the information ecosphere. Warping the truth is destroying reality and eroding…
Our Constitution, Our Laws: Julie Suk

September 17, 2026 · 41 min

We discuss an innovative framework to reclaim our constitutional future from a Supreme Court that has amassed power for itself and undermined how we govern ourselves. Julie’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Advocate for new…
Take Down Super PACs: Lawrence Lessig

September 10, 2026 · 46 min

We discuss how the SpeechNow v. FEC decision in 2010 created Super PACs and how combating corruption in American politics starts with getting rid of Super PACs. Larry’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Build the muscle of…
Build Power by Organizing: Michael Ansara

September 3, 2026 · 44 min

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: Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what’s happening Share…
Be a Practical Radical: Stephanie Luce

August 27, 2026 · 40 min

Let’s connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/ Listen to Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising: https://www.futurehindsight.com/occupy Follow Mila on X: https://x.com/milaatmos Follow…
Who is the Working Families Party?: Maurice Mitchell

August 20, 2026 · 49 min

We discuss why now is the time for a third political party to really take center stage in American democracy. Maurice’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Organize! Join an organization. Create conditions where people can govern…