TED Radio Hour

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4.3
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326 episodes
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Date created
2012/04/27
Average duration
53 min.
Release period
5 days

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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

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Retracing Their Steps
2024/02/23
To move forward, the United States must confront its history of racial inequality. This hour, three perspectives on looking to the past to build a better future for Black Americans. Guests include author Joseph McGill Jr., Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker and opinion columnist Charles Blow. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Heartache
2024/02/16
Original broadcast date: October 1, 2021. When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache. Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato, and climate activist Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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A YouTube superstar on why late night TV wasn't built for outsiders (TED Radio Hour+)
2024/02/14
When Lilly Singh became the first bisexual woman of color to host a late night network TV show, she thought she got a seat at the table. But in this extended interview, Singh shares how that seat came with impossible expectations. Singh was featured in the episode "Loudmouths" (https://n.pr/49BGKjJ). To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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Doppelgangers
2024/02/09
The term can refer to a double, a ghost, a shadow. But it can mean much more. From our online mirror world, to digital simulators, to the Earth's twin--TED speakers learn from the uncanny second self. Guests include author Naomi Klein, aerospace engineer Karen Willcox, planetary scientist Sarah T. Stewart and psychologist Nancy Segal. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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What Leadership Looks Like
2024/02/02
Original broadcast date: April 29, 2022. From workplaces to schools to national governments, leaders everywhere are being called on to solve complex problems with humility and bravery. This hour, we consider what it takes to be a leader. Guests include executive coach Patrice Gordon, organizational psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, and educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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A technologist on why neurotechnology will change your life (TED Radio Hour+)
2024/01/31
Apple's new Vision Pro is part of a move to integrate wearable devices into our daily lives—and this is just the beginning. Technologist and entrepreneur Conor Russomanno has developed an open source brain-sensing headset at the bleeding edge of neurotechnology. He and host Manoush Zomorodi talk about the ethics and business models of devices that can monitor our thoughts and emotions. Russomanno was featured in last week's episode "Brain Hacks" (https://n.pr/48RKGNl). To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted.
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Brain Hacks
2024/01/26
We're entering a new era of brain monitoring and enhancement, but what are the ethical implications? This hour, TED speakers explore the potential and pitfalls of merging our minds with machines. Guests include legal scholar and AI ethicist Nita Farahany, neurotechnologist and entrepreneur Conor Russomanno, neuroscientist and physician Sergiu Pașca and sous chef Kate Faulkner. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Take Care
2024/01/19
Original broadcast date: April 8, 2022. Giving and receiving care—it's a natural part of life. But how do we offer the best possible support for our loved ones? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on reimagining caregiving. Guests include dementia care advocate Yvonne van Amerongen, attorney Diana Adams, inclusion advocate Sara Jones, and comedian Bill Bernat. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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A data scientist on what's worth your effort to fight climate change (TRH+)
2024/01/17
Which habits actually help reduce your carbon footprint—and which ones can you stop fussing over? Data scientist and climate expert Hannah Ritchie breaks down the numbers to explain. Ritchie was featured in last week's episode, "Flip The Script" (https://n.pr/3tWXW3P). To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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Flip the Script
2024/01/12
There's a lot to keep us up at night. How do we manage our time, navigate financial uncertainty, escape a doom and gloom spiral? This hour, TED speakers help us flip the script as we face the future. Guests include time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie and writer Emily Esfahani Smith. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris: How to Start A Meditation Practice
2024/01/10
In the interest of New Year's resolutions, we're bringing you this bonus episode from our friends at the Ten Percent Happier podcast. Host Dan Harris speaks with meditation expert Jon Kabat-Zinn about starting a practice and being more mindful in our everyday lives. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Stay Resolved
2024/01/05
Original Broadcast Date: January 13, 2023. Resolutions are easy to make, even easier to break. But what if a story or idea can motivate us in a whole new way? This hour, TED speakers offer different perspectives on our most common resolutions. Guests include neuroscientists Wendy Suzuki and Sandra Aamodt, science journalist Catherine Price, behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa, and authors Pico Iyer and A.J. Jacobs. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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4.3 out of 5
20160 reviews
Stberard071914 2024/02/18
Love Body Electric
I love TED and especially love Body Electric! I really identified with Dana’s story and look forward to feeling better, more human.
IsaacLaughter 2024/02/20
Surprised People Hear Same Thing
I haven’t listened to this cast since 2017. I stopped listening because it was heavily politicized and loved to bash God. I had told a group friends...
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Whathefungus 2024/02/04
Fascinating, engaging, fun and well produced!
TED will change your life.
TXfastcar 2024/02/16
Too much victimism. Please encourage people to be strong and to overcome.
Too much victimism. Please encourage people to be strong and to overcome.
NotaPollyana 2023/11/30
Want some (mostly) good news in your life?
Because of my work I’m frequently asked if there’s any good news in these turbulent and fearful days. Invariably I send them to Ted Radio Hour to real...
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Talon167 2024/01/28
Background Music
Unlistenable because of really annoying and distracting background music constantly played over conversations. Couldn’t make it through an episode. Cl...
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Anita - R 2023/12/18
Stop the "music"
Why to tracks have all that non-music noise behind the spoken word! Why, why? What purpose does it serve? If the speaker's delivery, script, and factu...
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Cornhole jury 2023/12/10
College radio for smug wokes
College radio for smug wokes yet it is now in the Apple podcast top 100 when it never was before. NPR is state sponsored media and big tech is their p...
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Or__noir 2023/12/06
Declined
I used to listen to this podcast every morning but once it got taken over it has not been good. The content is distasteful and not worthy of my time. ...
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and hi the egg hi knf 2023/11/04
Propaganda
Woke fire trash. I’m set to burn my own witch burning kit I bought from Amazon! just setting up my witch burning kit from NPR donate-a-thon.
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