# Doomsday Clock on The No Agenda Show

Doomsday Clock comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** December 2009 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulletin-of-the-atomic-scientists.md), [Nobel Laureates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-laureates.md), [Nuclear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-war.md), [Nuclear Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Club Of Rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-of-rome.md), [Coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Doomsday Clock, 85 Seconds to Midnight Announcement

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 1:13:55–1:15:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/doomsday-clock-85-seconds-to-midnight-announcement.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to a perceived global catastrophe. The announcement cites nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies as the primary drivers of existential risk. Critics dismiss the clock as a dated 1970s-era communication tool that has lost its impact on the modern public.

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### Doomsday Clock, Atomic Scientists, Climate Change Financing

- **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-30
- **Time:** 2:37:25–2:43:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/doomsday-clock-atomic-scientists-climate-change-financing.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the "Doomsday Clock" to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The board cited nuclear risks, climate change, and the spread of "misinformation" as primary drivers for the move. The segment criticizes the clock as a political tool, noting that it moved closer to midnight due to Trump's intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement rather than actual nuclear threats.

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### Doomsday Clock Advances to 90 Seconds to Midnight

- **Episode:** [1524: Climatarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-26
- **Time:** 1:28–4:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian/chapter/doomsday-clock-advances-to-90-seconds-to-midnight.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to global catastrophe. Suzette McKinney of the Science and Security Board explains that the decision was influenced by the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats, biological risks, and climate change. The hosts critique the scientific validity of the clock's metrics.

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### Doomsday Clock and Climate Change Shift

- **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 1:50:36–1:52:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/doomsday-clock-and-climate-change-shift.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to two and a half minutes to midnight. While the clock was historically a measure of nuclear war threat, the recent move was attributed largely to a lack of global action on climate change. The hosts question the logic of equating climate policy with the immediate threat of nuclear annihilation.

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### Doomsday Clock Update, Wuhan Flu Parody Songs

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 2:40–8:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/doomsday-clock-update-wuhan-flu-parody-songs.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, citing climate catastrophe and global threats. A series of musical parodies follow, focusing on the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, and the early spread of the "Wuhan Flu." The lyrics describe the confusion surrounding the unknown germ and the beginning of international quarantine measures.

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### Doomsday Clock, Jerry Brown "Prophet of Doom"

- **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-30
- **Time:** 1:46:48–1:50:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/doomsday-clock-jerry-brown-prophet-of-doom.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, citing climate change and nuclear proliferation. Former California Governor Jerry Brown, speaking at the event, compared himself to biblical prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah for warning of impending disaster. The hosts mock Brown as "Moonbeam" and criticize the inclusion of climate change in a nuclear-focused metric.

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### Outro, "My First Gun" Reading

- **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-30
- **Time:** 2:52:51–3:00:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/outro-my-first-gun-reading.md

The episode concludes with a reading of the children's book "My First Gun" by Sir Felix Wilson, which teaches firearm safety and ends with a reference to the AR-15. Final credits are given to the show's producers and the "Value for Value" network. The segment includes a montage of "Doomsday Clock" news clips and a 1978 report from Howard K. Smith warning of a coming ice age.

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### Doomsday Clock Update, Hillary Clinton Activism Video

- **Episode:** [1003: Doomsday Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-28
- **Time:** 55:10–58:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich/chapter/doomsday-clock-update-hillary-clinton-activism-video.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward to two minutes to midnight, citing nuclear risks and climate change. Simultaneously, Hillary Clinton appeared in a video thanking activists for their "feminism" and "activism," specifically addressing a group called "Bitches Supporting Bitches." The move is seen by some as an attempt to remain politically relevant ahead of the 2020 election cycle.

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### No Agenda Episode 901, End of Show Mix

- **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-05
- **Time:** 2:55:08–3:00:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/no-agenda-episode-901-end-of-show-mix.md

The episode ends with a sound collage featuring the "Doomsday Clock" announcement, which moved to two and a half minutes to midnight. The mix includes various show memes, including "WAPO," "Molog," and references to "factually challenged" politicians, set to a rhythmic backdrop.

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### Doomsday Clock, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and Midnight

- **Episode:** [899: Loyalty Test](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-29
- **Time:** 19:55–24:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test/chapter/doomsday-clock-bulletin-of-the-atomic-scientists-and-midnight.md

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to two and a half minutes to midnight, the closest it has been since the 1950s. The board cited reckless language regarding nuclear weapons and a disregard for scientific expertise on climate change as primary reasons for the shift. The hosts dismiss the clock as a fear-mongering tool and reference an Iron Maiden song of the same name.

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### Club of Rome, Population Control, Fear-Based Propaganda

- **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md)
- **Published:** 2009-12-06
- **Time:** 1:07:19–1:11:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/club-of-rome-population-control-fear-based-propaganda.md

The origins of modern climate alarmism are traced back to the Club of Rome and 1970s theories on zero population growth. The discussion asserts that globalist organizations use fear-based imagery of famine and floods to drive a population reduction agenda and establish global governance.

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