Emily Ray

Associate professor at Sonoma State University. Co-author of 'Be Prepared: Doomsday Prepping in the United States'.

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Apr 11, 2025 • 48min

Doom and doomers — Should we be prepping for the end of the world?

Robert E. Kirsch and Emily Ray, experts in doomsday prepping, delve into the fascinating phenomenon of people preparing for catastrophic events. They discuss the roots of this trend in American culture, exploring motivations from nostalgia for self-sufficiency to reactions against neoliberalism. The conversation touches on the psychological allure of survivalism, the transformation of homes into fortresses in today's political climate, and the importance of community resilience in facing societal challenges.