Are We Doomed? on All Songs Considered
All Songs ConsideredAugust 11, 2026
Cover songs that are better than the originals
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Robin Hilton
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NPR
August 11, 2026
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Are We Doomed looks at big problems. Nobody would rationally want nuclear war. That's not quite correct. How can we add friction? Put the launch codes inside somebody's chest cavity, and you have to kill them to get them out. Are We Doomed? Solving Humanity's Biggest Threats. Part of the NPR Network. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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All Songs Considered
Cover songs that are better than the originals
Host: Robin Hilton
Publisher: NPR