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Tomorrow, Today

Shekhar Natarajanredcircle.com
What if humans lived 300 years? What if AI replaces friendships? What if consciousness could be uploaded?Tomorrow, Today is hosted by Shekhar Natarajan, founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI and former senior executive at American Eagle, Walmart, Target, and Disney, where he led global innovations in technology and supply chain. Having shaped how industries adapt to disruption, Shekhar now considers the questions that will define humanity’s next era.Blending cinematic storytelling, raw conversations, and unfiltered perspectives, Tomorrow, Today explores breakthrough ideas before they become mainstream. Each episode brings together world-class experts, cultural voices, and everyday people to unpack the opportunities and risks of a rapidly evolving future.The future is coming. Tomorrow, Today helps us decide what to do about it.
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Episodes

THE RING | An Emotional AI Short Film About a Mother’s Sacrifice

In a small home in 1980s India, a mother quietly pawns her wedding ring so her child can own books. That single sacrifice begins a journey that echoes across generations. THE RING is a cinematic AI short film about belief before proof, invisible sacrifice, and the extraordinary power of knowledge. What starts with rejection and poverty transforms into a story of curiosity, discipline, imagination, and purpose. From hand-copying books with machine-like precision to building gods from scraps in a ...

May 25, 202610 minEp. 14

Sebastian Foucan on Fear, Freedom & Human Potential | Parkour Philosophy, Creativity & Breaking Mental Limits

What if fear is the invisible cage controlling modern society? In this deeply inspiring episode of Tomorrow Today, host Shekhar Natarajan sits down with legendary parkour and freerunning pioneer Sebastian Foucan for a powerful conversation about fear, imagination, creativity, movement, and the untapped potential within every human being. Known globally as one of the founders of parkour and freerunning — and for his iconic appearance in Casino Royale — Sebastian shares the philosophy behind movem...

May 25, 20261 hr 57 minEp. 13

Inside Iran: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi Speaks

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi shares her extraordinary journey and offers a rare perspective on Iran’s past, present, and possible future. From becoming Iran’s first female judge to being removed from her position after the 1979 revolution, Shirin Ebadi’s life reflects the transformation of an entire nation. Through personal experiences, political analysis, and reflections on human rights, she explains how major historical events resha...

May 07, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 11

Ishita Raj: Why Human Emotion Will Always Beat AI

What truly defines intelligence in today’s world Artificial Intelligence or something deeper, more human? In this powerful episode of Tomorrow Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Bollywood actress Ishita Raj for a conversation that goes far beyond cinema, fame, and success. This is not just an interview. It’s a deep exploration of intuition, purpose, human connection, and the future of intelligence in an increasingly artificial world. Ishita Raj shares her inspiring journey of entering Bolly...

May 07, 20261 hr 54 minEp. 10

The Future of AI: Can Humans Really Trust Artificial Intelligence?

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries and everyday life, one critical question remains: Can we truly trust AI? In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the future of artificial intelligence, the growing trust gap in AI systems, and why ethical, human-centered technology is becoming more important than ever. The discussion introduces the powerful concept of “Angelic Intelligence” an approach that focuses on aligning AI with human values like empathy, dignity, transpar...

May 07, 20261 hr 35 minEp. 9

Prabhu Deva: The Discipline Behind India’s Biggest Dance Legend

What does it really take to become the “Michael Jackson of India”? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, legendary choreographer, actor, and director Prabhu Deva shares the untold story behind his extraordinary journey from learning Bharatnatyam as a child to becoming one of India’s most iconic creative personalities. Raised under the guidance of his father Mugur Sundar and inspired by legendary gurus, Prabhu Deva opens up about discipline, hard work, punctuality, and the mindset th...

May 07, 202656 minEp. 8

Cosmic Intelligence & the Power of Flow | Peepal Baba on Purpose, Nature & True Success

What if success isn’t something you chase but something that unfolds when you align with life? In this deeply reflective episode of For Tomorrow, Today Show , host Shekhar Natarajan sits down with renowned environmentalist Peepal Baba (Swami Prem Parivartan), a man who began planting trees at just 11 years old and went on to lead large-scale ecological restoration across India. This conversation goes beyond achievements and into the philosophy of living. Peepal Baba shares a powerful perspective...

Apr 20, 20261 hr 46 minEp. 7

Success, Spirituality & Staying Real | Shilpa Shetty Kundra x Shekhar Natarajan

In this deeply insightful episode of Tomorrow Today , Shilpa Shetty Kundra joins Shekhar Natarajan for a conversation that goes far beyond fame and success. While the world knows her as a Bollywood star, fitness icon, and entrepreneur, Shilpa reveals a more personal side grounded, reflective, and deeply connected to spirituality and inner growth. From achieving stardom at just 17 to becoming a global voice for wellness, her journey is a powerful story of reinvention. This episode explores what t...

Apr 04, 20261 hr 25 minEp. 6

Will.i.am on AI, Data Ownership & The Future of Nations | Shekhar Natarajan Podcast

Global artist and futurist Will.i.am, joined by host Shekhar Natarajan and community members, delves into the ethical implications of AI. The discussion covers the dangers of AI becoming an overlord, the gradual surrender of human agency to algorithms, and the importance of individual data ownership as a fundamental right. Will.i.am passionately argues for technology to solve real problems in underserved communities rather than creating solutions for non-problems, highlighting AI's role in job displacement and the need for humanity to maintain its unique qualities like imagination and love.

Feb 27, 202657 minEp. 5

Can AI Help Us Live 250 Years? The Future of Human Longevity

Will humans live 250 years? In this powerful inaugural episode of Tomorrow Today , we explore one of the most profound questions of our time: If artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and longevity science dramatically extend human life, who will we become? From AI-driven medical breakthroughs to anti-aging research and age-reversal science, the future of human longevity is no longer science fiction it’s becoming a real conversation happening now. But living longer isn’t just about biology. It’...

Feb 21, 20262 hr 39 minEp. 4

Sonu Sood on Humanity, Love & the Future of Technology | A Deep Conversation with Shekhar Natarajan

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Sonu Sood for an intimate conversation about humanity, compassion, leadership, and the future of technology. When the world shut down in March 2020, millions of migrant workers were left stranded during the COVID-19 crisis. Systems paused. Institutions hesitated. But one human being decided not to. Sonu Sood acted. He arranged transport for thousands of migrant workers. He answered calls through the night. He helped...

Feb 18, 20262 hr 8 minEp. 3

Why AI Needs Ethics First | Nekia Nichelle & Shekhar Natarajan | Live at CES 2026

Recorded live at CES 2026 , this special episode of Tomorrow, Today by SKN features tech journalist Nekia Nichelle in conversation with AI transformation leader Shekhar Natarajan . As artificial intelligence accelerates at unprecedented speed, one critical question rises above the noise: Are we building AI responsibly or just rapidly? In this deeply thoughtful discussion, Shekhar challenges the current AI leadership narrative dominated by speed, valuation, and optimization metrics. Instead, he a...

Feb 18, 202616 minEp. 2

AI Needs Intention, Not Fear | will.i.am on Leadership, Creativity & the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In this exclusive, on-the-floor conversation filmed for a CNBC future-focused series, Shekhar Natarajan walks alongside will.i.am for an unscripted, walkthrough-style exchange on AI leadership, creativity, ethics, and responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. This is not a traditional interview. It’s a real-time reflection. From his early life with limited resources to becoming a global music icon, tech innovator, and respected voice among the world’s leading AI thinkers, will.i.am s...

Feb 10, 202640 minEp. 1

The Future of AI — Setting the Stage for Tomorrow, Today

In the premiere of Tomorrow, Today , host Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Nadja Atwal and Kate Hancock from the Global AI Council to explore the realities and possibilities of artificial intelligence. From how AI is already shaping our world to the profound questions it raises about humanity’s future, this conversation sets the foundation for the series. Together, they dive into the opportunities, risks, and choices that will define the next era—while introducing the provocative, unfiltered len...

Oct 20, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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