Podcast · 191 episodes
TED Radio Hour, page 5
by NPR · English
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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for TED Radio Hour.
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Approaches to life: Improvise, pivot or planIn this episode of the TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores the complexities of making significant life decisions.18 Oct 2024 · 50 min
Monday — Friday: Making the most of the workweekThis episode explores how to avoid losing oneself in the routine of the 9-to-5 grind. It raises questions about the duration of work, the cultural valorization of work, and effective leadership.11 Oct 2024 · 50 min
Augmenting HumansExploring significant questions of our time, engaging with the world's greatest thinkers to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our communities.4 Oct 2024 · 50 min
The double-edged nature of parenting, mental health and artificial intelligenceThe Double-Edged Nature of Parenting, Mental Health, and Artificial Intelligence27 Sep 2024 · 50 min
Secrets to successful teamworkIn this episode of the TED Radio Hour titled "Secrets to Successful Teamwork," host Manoush Zomorodi explores the dynamics of teamwork across various contexts, from families to organizations.20 Sep 2024 · 50 min
The hidden role of friction in our livesIn this episode of TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores the concept of friction—both physical and metaphorical—in our everyday lives.13 Sep 2024 · 50 min
The state of fashionIn this episode of TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi delves into the multifaceted world of fashion, exploring its outrageous, environmental, and sometimes dark aspects.6 Sep 2024 · 50 min
Unapologetically loud women who push boundaries — but not without pushbackIn this episode of TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores the theme of women who make their voices heard despite societal pushback.30 Aug 2024 · 50 min
How we repair and strengthen our most important relationshipsDr. Becky Kennedy (Clinical Psychologist)23 Aug 2024 · 50 min
The day the dinosaurs diedIn this episode of TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores the events surrounding the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, focusing on a quarry in Mantua Township, New Jersey.16 Aug 2024 · 50 min
Short Wave: Big Bang RevisitedExploration of the Big Bang and its implications in cosmology14 Aug 2024 · 15 min
Going incognito, where nothing is as it seemsThe episode explores the theme of disguise and identity in both the physical and digital realms.9 Aug 2024 · 50 min
How our relationships are changing in the age of 'artificial intimacy'In this episode, host Manoush Zomorodi engages with MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle, delving into her research on "artificial intimacy" as AI technologies increasingly become a part of our emotional…2 Aug 2024 · 50 min
Investigating true crime in the animal kingdomTrue crime in the animal kingdom, focusing on cases where animals either play a role in the crime or assist in solving it.26 Jul 2024 · 50 min
Sports psychology for everyday lifeSports Psychology for Everyday Life19 Jul 2024 · 51 min
DIY: There's a problem and only you can fix itKate Stone, Tiffani Ashley Bell, Emily Pilloton-Lam, Jack Corbett12 Jul 2024 · 50 min
Body Electric: If a bot relationship FEELS real, should we care that it's not?This episode of TED Radio Hour explores the concept of "artificial intimacy," focusing on how advancements in AI have enabled chatbots to serve as personalized therapists, companions, and romantic…9 Jul 2024 · 28 min
What we'll eat on a warmer planetIn the episode titled "What We'll Eat on a Warmer Planet," the host Manoush Zomorodi explores the evolving landscape of food due to climate change.5 Jul 2024 · 50 min
Bringing abandoned places back to lifeRevitalizing abandoned locations through innovative approaches and conservation efforts.28 Jun 2024 · 50 min
What's driving generations apart—and ideas to bring them togetherScott Galloway, Louise Mabulo, Derenda Schubert, Anne Helen Petersen21 Jun 2024 · 50 min
Our oceans are in danger ... but it's not too late.The episode explores the critical state of the oceans and highlights efforts to save marine ecosystems through insights from leading marine biologists and oceanographers.14 Jun 2024 · 50 min
Body Electric: Type, tap, scroll, BREATHE! How our tech use impacts our breathIn this episode of the TED Radio Hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores the impact of technology on our breath and overall health.11 Jun 2024 · 25 min
Pain Relief: New approaches to how we live with painThis episode of TED Radio Hour explores the complexities of pain management amidst the ongoing opioid crisis.7 Jun 2024 · 51 min
A Love Letter to the Ocean: Life, death and mating in the seaA Love Letter to the Ocean: Life, Death, and Mating in the Sea31 May 2024 · 50 min