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TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour
Artificial Intelligence
Antonin Dvorák
Climate Change
DNA Data Storage
Negotiation
Babyseq
Intercultural Relationships
New World Symphony
Algospeak
Social Media Algorithms
Generosity
Mindfulness
Robotics
Heart Disease
Earth Archive
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
United States
Aging and Healthspan
Food Systems
Time Perception

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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From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between human and machine is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us without diminishing our humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engin... more

The debate about masculinity has reached a fever pitch. But Richard Reeves says we must move past the culture wars and look at the facts. This hour, a thoughtful approach to supporting boys and men.

TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus ... more

From the farm, to the lab, to our tables, what we eat and how it's grown is changing. Agriculture contributes to global warming and is being transformed by it. This hour, a glimpse into the future of food.

Guests include chef and policy advisor Sam ... more

Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is revealing about stress, breathing, cellular energy and the body.

Guests include mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh Herr
MIT professor, biophysicist, amputee prosthetics expert
MIT Yang Center for Bionics
Episode: The case for merging human bodies with machines
Jim Ewing
Climber who received the AMI prosthetic procedure
None stated
Episode: The case for merging human bodies with machines
Anna Maria Coclite
Material scientist researching artificial skin
University of Bari
Episode: The case for merging human bodies with machines
Jennifer Doudna
Nobel Prize–winning biochemist, CRISPR pioneer
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: The case for merging human bodies with machines
Catie Cuan
Robot choreographer, dancer, and innovator at Everyday Robots (Google)
Everyday Robots (Google)
Episode: The case for merging human bodies with machines
Richard Reeves
Writer and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men
American Institute for Boys and Men
Episode: Beyond the manosphere: Supporting boys and men in the real world
Sam Kass
Former White House chef and food policy advocate
The Last Supper / Food Policy
Episode: What we'll eat on a warmer planet
Jim Whitaker
Rice farmer
Whitaker family farm (Arkansas)
Episode: What we'll eat on a warmer planet
Jessica Whitaker Allen
Daughter of Jim Whitaker; sustainability advocate
Whitaker family, Open Orchard project
Episode: What we'll eat on a warmer planet

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Manoush Zomorodi
Host of TED Radio Hour

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Apple Podcasts
#88
South Korea/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#113
Ireland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#240
Japan/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#247
Hong Kong/Technology

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How to feel alive in an exhausting world
Q: Do you mind, I wonder if you just take me into a brain cell, put me in there with the mitochondria and explain what exactly it's doing?
The mitochondria in brain cells act as a dynamic network that receive inputs, integrate information, and send outputs to the nucleus, enabling neurons to fire. Their energy flow supports consciousness and brain function, and oxygen delivery to mitochondria is crucial for maintaining activity.
How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)
Q: What is the real driver of healthy aging if genes aren't the sole determinant?
Lifestyle factors, immune system integrity, and early preventive strategies were highlighted as the main drivers, with evidence showing vaccines, sleep, exercise, and social engagement play crucial roles in delaying or preventing major age-related diseases.
Move fast...and fix democracy?
Q: What is the core promise of mobile voting according to Bradley Tusk?
To expand participation by making voting easier and more accessible on phones, while preserving ballot secrecy and security; it is an additional option, not a replacement, to increase turnout and potentially shift political outcomes.
Decoding nature’s hidden patterns
Q: Can you explain what your concerns are with tools like AI Co-Scientist and why we should be cautious about hype around AI?
The concern is that AI is not a magic wand, and tech saviorism can overestimate what algorithms can do; robust, rigorous evaluation and staying in close collaboration with domain experts is essential to ensure AI really supports conservation rather than promising more than it can deliver.
Finding your bliss
Q: How do you stay open to ideas that come your way without grabbing them too quickly?
Treat openness as a practice that develops reflexes and seek support from others to help you stay with the questioning process rather than rushing to conclusions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TED Radio Hour

What is TED Radio Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series curates conversations with researchers, technologists, ethicists, educators, and cultural thinkers to explore big questions about knowledge, technology, and human values. Across episodes, topics frequently orbit long-term preservation of memory and culture, humane AI design and ethics, memory and perception, negotiating in personal and professional contexts, and social questions like peacebuilding, education, and impact of digital life on society. A standout trait is the diversity of guests—from scientists and lawmakers to artists and Indigenous leaders—offering practical insights, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and accessible explanations of complex ideas. Listeners who enjoy cross-disciplinary thinking, thoughtful ethics, and ... more

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