TED Radio Hour

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.

Prophets of Technology: The OG influencers

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge inflection...

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The state of fashion

Whether you love or hate fashion, we all have to get dressed in the morning. And the industry affects...

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How taking a second look can change your everything

A second glance can change everything. This hour, TED speakers will make you think twice about robots,...

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Uncovering the mysteries of the animal kingdom

From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are full of puzzles...

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Escaping the modern world and your noisy mind

How do you find the courage to leave the world you know and make your way to a completely different...

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Sports psychology for everyday life

The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat. Sports clichés are everywhere. But what does it actually...

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How AI is using your data to influence you

Your data is used to manipulate you—and AI makes it easier than ever before. But is that so bad? Sandra...

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Secrets to successful teamwork

We all work in teams, from families, to companies, and everything in between. So what's the secret to...

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How we experience time

Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence...

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The day the dinosaurs died

What happened in the days, even hours, after an asteroid set off the fifth extinction? A New Jersey...

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The hidden forces shaping your choices

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour,...

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Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether...

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Biotech is about to change your world

The latest innovations in biotech are upending our approach to disease, longevity and climate change....

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Addiction, motherhood, and Jesus with writer Anne Lamott

Writer Anne Lamott has garnered a cult following with her shockingly honest prose on love, death, faith,...

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How you see yourself

What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers...

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How the brain interprets pain — and new ways to manage it

Thirty years into the opioid crisis, we still struggle to find other options for pain relief. This hour,...

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Curious stories of coexistence

Can otters be city dwellers? Are aliens real? Do we have to experience misery to understand happiness?...

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Decoding the secret messages of data, biology and music

It's easy to focus on the nuances that get lost in translation, but what about the insights that are...

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A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions

Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating—but science-backed tools can help us wrangle...

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The Birds and The Bees

"The birds and the bees" may be a euphemism for human reproduction, but procreation of actual winged...

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Soundtracks of our lives

From our favorite songs to our own voices, we're surrounded by sound all day. But how does all this...

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Retracing the steps of their ancestors

To move forward, the United States must confront its history of racial inequality. This hour, three...

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Who counts as a significant other?

Finding "the one" can seem like life's ultimate goal—but should it be? This hour, TED speakers expand...

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The shocking power of tiny things

Original broadcast date: February 24, 2023. You don't need to be big and boisterous to pack a punch....

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