NPR Launches New Podcast 'Are We Doomed?' Exploring Existential Threats
NPR is set to launch a new podcast titled 'Are We Doomed?' on April 28, 2026. The series, created and hosted by award-winning journalist Ben Bradford, will delve into various existential threats facing humanity, such as nuclear war, asteroids, artificial intelligence, and the Yellowstone supervolcano. Each episode will explore a different threat, aiming to distinguish between real dangers and exaggerated fears. The podcast will feature narrative storytelling, interviews with experts, and segments like 'The Doom Meter' and 'Are We Doomed Solves It.' The show is produced by NuanceTales and distributed by the NPR Network.