TED Talks Daily

Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.

How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a...

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The AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer Luckey

AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder...

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The role of art and forgiveness in democracy | Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Wendy Whelan

Can art pave the way for a politically divided nation to move forward? Artist, cultural strategist and...

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Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida

Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking...

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Why the only future worth building includes everyone | His Holiness Pope Francis

A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you, says His Holiness Pope...

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Love Letter to a Garden | Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman, host of the Design Matters podcast, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, doesn’t...

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How music helped me live through long COVID | Joshua Roman

An accomplished cellist, TED Fellow Joshua Roman has practiced his instrument daily since he was a child...

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The hidden cost of the green transition's mineral rush | Galina Angarova

What if the race to save the planet is harming the people who protect it? Indigenous advocate Galina...

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The next computer? Your glasses | Shahram Izadi

Picture this: you're wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly...

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Stop telling single people to get married | Peter McGraw

Why do we assume single people aren’t happy? Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw...

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OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025

The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation...

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Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur

As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot...

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Can big tech and privacy coexist? | Carole Cadwalladr and Chris Anderson

“If you can’t respect the basic fundamental underlying principles with which we order society, which...

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The art of vulnerability and connection with comedian Mae Martin | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Mae Martin is a comedian, improviser, screenwriter, and podcast host. Their work on Netflix includes...

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Meet NEO, your robot butler in training | Bernt Børnich

What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch? In this talk and live demo, roboticist...

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This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

"We are watching the collapse of the international order in real time, and this is just the start,"...

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition,...

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Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman

What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how...

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Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

Parkour isn't just for extreme athletes — it's a life skill that can help anyone navigate the world...

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Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable

What to do when your boss is your father-in-law, your colleague is your cousin, and your business partner...

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The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen

"Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become...

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The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce,...

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The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu

A generational shift is transforming business in China, says consumer expert Roger Hu. He describes...

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The power of gaming together in a lonely world | Laura Miele

Can gaming with friends help combat loneliness? Laura Miele, the president of EA Entertainment &...

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