Are We Doomed?
Are We Doomed? is hosted by Ben Bradford, an award-winning public radio journalist, and distributed by the NPR Network. The show examines existential and societal risks, separating real threats from hype. It has 25 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive detail is a sound-designed, slightly narrative approach to topics such as supervolcanoes and rogue AI.
Thoughtful, high-production science show with a 4.6 Apple rating from 443 listeners
- Weekly episodes of roughly 36 minutes give a brand a steady, predictable slot
- High-production narrative sound design suits sponsors who value quality
- Public radio distribution through the NPR Network adds credibility
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, expert interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- curious, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 32 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the NPR Network is named only as the distributor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover nukes, autocracy and pandemics such as 'More Nukes!' and 'We Try and Kill the Internet', with no explicit flag, so violence and political themes are treated as moderate.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | play.prx.org/listen?uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1893359212 |
| RSS feed | publicfeeds.net/f/16857/are-we-doomed |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How High Can You Build a Seawall? | 2026-10-13 | 33 min |
| Can Other Planets Tell Us Our Fate? | 2026-10-06 | 32 min |
| Can Science Defeat Aging? | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
| Bug Fight Club | 2026-09-22 | 40 min |
| Who Keeps Winding the Doomsday Clock? | 2026-09-15 | 35 min |
| Can "Scams" Be a Doom? | 2026-09-08 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Is the world ending, or does it just feel like it? " Are We Doomed?" investigates the greatest risks facing society, the planet, and our species. What’s real? What’s hype? And how do we actually make it out alive? Nukes. Asteroids. Autocracy. Rogue AI. Climate-driven pandemics. Angry hippopotamuses. Teeth clenched, curiosity engaged, quips ready, this “slightly narrative” podcast explores…
About Are We Doomed?
Are We Doomed? is a weekly podcast distributed by the NPR Network and hosted by Ben Bradford, an award-winning public radio journalist. Each episode investigates large risks facing society and the planet, from supervolcanoes and asteroids to rogue AI, and separates legitimate threats from hype. The feed lists 25 episodes with a median length of about 36 minutes.
The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 443 ratings and an average of 4.6 stars. Its audience is estimated, not published, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show age. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the NPR Network appears only as distributor.
A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $625 per episode at the rates Starbooked applies. That suits science, education and premium consumer brands seeking an engaged, mostly US audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Are We Doomed? can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Are We Doomed?
How much does Are We Doomed? charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are computed from audience estimates, not published by the show.
What is Are We Doomed? about?
Are We Doomed? is a weekly NPR Network podcast hosted by Ben Bradford. It examines large societal and planetary risks, separating real threats from doomsday hype, with narrative storytelling and expert interviews.
How do I contact Are We Doomed? about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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