Building the future isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we imagine, innovate, and take action together. Jonathan Aberman sits down with Ed Finn, professor and founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University. Together, they take a closer look at our relationship with AI and discuss why the future needs more human insight, not less. Zooming in on the D.C. area, Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, highlights the talent and energy that make the region a powerhouse for economic opportunity. And James Barlia introduces Station DC, a new hub connecting entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and academics hoping to turn big ideas into real impact.

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From AI adoption to U.S. politics, we’re exploring what it means to move forward with intention, not just momentum. James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, makes the case for nurturing human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Chloe Autio, owner of Autio Strategies and co-host of “Is This It?”, weighs in on the balance between AI innovation and regulation. Finally, Cristobal Vasquez, Washington correspondent for Radio France Internationale, discusses the complicated ethics of reporting from the White House during the Trump administration.

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A closer look at how experts are adapting their approaches to technology, politics, and investing in a rapidly changing world. Co-host Elizabeth Shea speaks with Amelia DeSorrento, co-founder of DC’s Agora Initiative, about the gender gap in venture capital—and the power of investing in female entrepreneurs. Dave Edwards, co-founder of Artificiality, explores the promise of efficient AI: how can we build systems that act as collaborators, not competitors? And White House correspondent Richard Latendresse shares what it’s really like inside the press room with President Trump and his team.

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