Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 AM EST, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will reveal the setting of the 2025 Doomsday Clock during a live news conference at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. This pivotal announcement will reflect humanity’s existential risks and the steps we must take to safeguard our future.
What to Expect from the 2025 Announcement
This year’s event will feature notable speakers including former Colombian President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Juan Manuel Santos, theoretical physicist and Bulletin board member Daniel Holz, and cybersecurity expert Herb Lin. These experts will contextualize the clock’s setting, which symbolizes how close the world is to catastrophic destruction due to nuclear risk, climate change, disruptive technologies, and biosecurity threats.
For more information about the event, visit the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ official page: Watch the 2025 Doomsday Clock Announcement.
Highlights from My Recent Interviews
In the lead-up to this insightful event, I had the privilege of interviewing two key voices in the conversation about global risks:
Rachel Bronson
President and CEO, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Rachel Bronson leads the Bulletin’s efforts to inform the public about pressing global issues. She oversees the publication of the annual Doomsday Clock report. She has brought attention to existential threats through research, advocacy, and public engagement.
📻 Listen to my interview with Rachel Bronson:
Part 1: Start at the 50:49 mark
Part 2: Listen here
Scott Yundt
Executive Director, Tri-Valley CAREs
Scott Yundt has dedicated his career to advocating for peace, environmental justice, and nuclear disarmament. As Executive Director of Tri-Valley CAREs, he works to hold atomic weapons laboratories accountable while promoting a vision of a safer, nuclear-free world.
📻 Listen to my interview with Scott Yundt:
Why the Doomsday Clock Matters
The Doomsday Clock is more than just a metaphor—it’s a call to action. Set annually by the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, the clock reflects the severity of threats to humanity, including nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies. Tomorrow’s announcement will challenge us all to confront these risks and work toward a more secure and sustainable future.
Stay Informed and Tune In
Be sure to follow the live announcement tomorrow at 10 AM EST and revisit my conversations with Rachel Bronson and Scott Yundt. These interviews shed light on our challenges and the work being done to address them.
Let’s stay informed, engaged, and hopeful as we face these defining moments together.