Madam Secretary
Doomsday Clock Episode this Sunday, March 27th
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is delighted to announce the hit CBS television series, Madam Secretary, is airing a special episode on Sunday, March 27th, that features the Bulletin and its Doomsday Clock.
For those of you unfamiliar with the show, Téa Leoni plays Elizabeth McCord, the recently appointed Secretary of State who takes the job after the suspicious death of her predecessor. McCord is a former CIA analyst, having spent 20 years with the agency, and is highly valued by the President (Keith Carradine) for her in-depth knowledge of the Middle East, if not for her impatience with protocol.
The episode, titled “On the Clock,” is based on the premise that negotiations between India and Pakistan are not going well, prompting the Bulletin's Science and Security Board to consider moving the Clock closer to midnight. The President asks Madam Secretary to intervene with the Science and Security Board, as he believes his administration can end the standoff between the two countries.
The show is certain to generate questions about the Bulletin and the Clock--so be sure to watch. Better yet, host a viewing party with people who are interested in the issues we cover. The show usually airs at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. Central, but check your local listings for show times. You can also stream the full episode at any time by using the CBS All Access app.
To refresh yourself on the Clock’s purpose and storied history, read Doomsday Clockwork by the Bulletin’s senior advisor, Kennette Benedict. And be sure to read the Science and Security Board’s 2016 Doomsday Clock Statement for a reminder on why the Clock is, in the words of graphic designer Michael Bierut, “the most powerful piece of information design of the 20th Century."
For those of you unfamiliar with the show, Téa Leoni plays Elizabeth McCord, the recently appointed Secretary of State who takes the job after the suspicious death of her predecessor. McCord is a former CIA analyst, having spent 20 years with the agency, and is highly valued by the President (Keith Carradine) for her in-depth knowledge of the Middle East, if not for her impatience with protocol.
The episode, titled “On the Clock,” is based on the premise that negotiations between India and Pakistan are not going well, prompting the Bulletin's Science and Security Board to consider moving the Clock closer to midnight. The President asks Madam Secretary to intervene with the Science and Security Board, as he believes his administration can end the standoff between the two countries.
The show is certain to generate questions about the Bulletin and the Clock--so be sure to watch. Better yet, host a viewing party with people who are interested in the issues we cover. The show usually airs at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. Central, but check your local listings for show times. You can also stream the full episode at any time by using the CBS All Access app.
To refresh yourself on the Clock’s purpose and storied history, read Doomsday Clockwork by the Bulletin’s senior advisor, Kennette Benedict. And be sure to read the Science and Security Board’s 2016 Doomsday Clock Statement for a reminder on why the Clock is, in the words of graphic designer Michael Bierut, “the most powerful piece of information design of the 20th Century."
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