Apocalyptic pop culture enjoying explosive renaissance

The Last of Us, Civil War and Fallout are just some examples of how apocalyptic entertainment seems to be more popular than ever. There's also a Canadian show hosted by Jay Baruchel taking a long look at the end of the world and our fascination with it. Watch The National live on YouTube starting at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.