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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

5 HR AGO

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 found? This hour, TED speakers reveal what we gain by adapting and translating information. Guests include textual scientist Gregory Heyworth, economist Ralph Chami, microbiologist and nanotechnologist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi and polyglot Lýdia Machová. Original broadcast date: May 19, 2023 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

50 min
2 DAYS AGO · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

The race to save jaguars, condors and giant anteaters from extinction (TRH+)

Conservationists Kristine and late-husband Doug Tompkins helped establish more than a dozen national parks in Chile and Argentine. But Tompkins wants to do more than preserve and protect the animals there--she wants to "rewild" these territories. In this bonus episode, she explains how she's trying to save jaguars, condors, and giant anteaters, including launching the world's first jaguar breeding program. Tompkins was featured in the episode "Approaches to life: Improvise, pivot or plan" (https://n.pr/3NBMnFy). 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 and public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted

10 min
7 MAR

A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions

Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating—but science-backed tools can help us wrangle them. This hour, neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares research from his Emotion and Self-Control Lab. 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

50 min
28 FEB

The birds and the bees

"The birds and the bees" may be a euphemism for human reproduction, but procreation of actual winged animals is far wilder. This hour, TED speakers explore how birds, bees and bugs multiply. Guests include beekeeper Noah Wilson-Rich, biologist Carin Bondar, behavioral ecologist Marlene Zuk and comedian Julia Sweeney. Original broadcast date: July 15, 2022. 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

50 min
26 FEB · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

How parrots use FaceTime to call their friends (TRH+)

At their best, technologies like video chat help us feel connected with loved ones. So could apps like FaceTime enrich the lives of other social creatures? In this bonus episode, voice researcher Rebecca Kleinberger describes an experiment where parrots (and their owners) use video calls to make meaningful connections with pet birds living far away. Kleinberger was featured in the recent episode "Soundtrack of our lives" (https://n.pr/4h0WP5H). 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 supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

11 min
21 FEB

Soundtracks of our lives

From our favorite songs to our own voices, we're surrounded by sound all day. But how does all this noise affect our emotions and behavior? This hour, TED speakers explore how sound shapes our lives. Guests include musician and professor of songwriting Scarlet Keys, AI CEO Pierre Barreau, voice expert Rebecca Kleinberger and musician Snow Raven. 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

50 min
14 FEB

Retracing the steps of their ancestors

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. Original broadcast date: February 23, 2024. 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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Alison Stewart

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Guy Raz

Host
Manoush Zomorodi

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56 Ratings

Best podcast ever

03/09/2019

Renata Rens

I listen to this podcast on the way to work and it’s made my commute so great, interesting, educational, inspiring - I don’t want the ride to end.
Arab Muslim

27/01/2023

Desert Vessel

I used to be addicted to TED radio hour until they kept focusing on the homosexuality stuff in every subject that it became just another western media outlet with their own propaganda. You failed yourself TED.
Guy Raz we miss you!

02/03/2022

miromann

Honestly without Guy Raz this is not the same TED Radio Hour we knew. No offense to the new host, but you can't simply replace Guy Raz.
My favorite podcast

09/01/2018

Den_fresh

Hands down one of the best podcasts out there. My life has changed so much since I came across all this systematically put together knowledge. I often wonder who was I before this show. Great job !

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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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Creator

NPR
Years Active

2012 - 2025
Episodes

355
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TED Radio Hour
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NPR