Are We Doomed?

Host Ben Bradford explores the reality of cyborgs, moving from sci-fi tropes to real-world advancements in brain-computer interfaces.

Host Ben Bradford explores the moon’s formation and its critical role in stabilizing Earth’s climate and tides with NASA’s former chief scientist, Jim Green.

Host Ben Bradford and astronomer Christina Thomas explore the history of asteroid impacts, from the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub event to the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor.

Host Ben Bradford interviews anthropologist Chris Begley to challenge modern prepping culture, arguing that survival depends on community rather than isolation.

This episode explores geoengineering, the controversial idea of intentionally manipulating Earth’s climate to counteract global warming.

Host Ben Bradford interviews national security expert Hamza Chaudhry about how human misuse of AI, rather than rogue superintelligence, could cause global catastrophe.

Host Ben Bradford interviews author Jason Pargin, who argues that humanity is living in its "golden age" despite a pervasive sense of doom.

Host Ben Bradford explores whether modern society is collapsing like the Roman Empire, consulting historian Ian Morris and conflict analyst Monty Marshall.

Host Ben Bradford explores the fragility of the internet with experts Bruce Schneier and Doug Madory, examining what would happen if it vanished.

This episode explores whether we should use CRISPR gene drives to eradicate mosquitoes, the world’s deadliest animal.

Host Ben Bradford and volcanologist Michael Poland debunk fears of an imminent Yellowstone supervolcano eruption, explaining that current data shows no signs of impending disaster.

Host Ben Bradford explores the existential risk of artificial intelligence, interviewing AI expert Katja Grace and national security analyst Hamza Chaudhry.

Host Ben Bradford explores the risk of nuclear Armageddon, detailing historical close calls like the 1962 Soviet submarine incident.

Host Ben Bradford explores existential threats to humanity in this NPR podcast, ranging from climate change and nuclear war to engineered diseases.