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TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour
Artificial Intelligence
Antonin Dvorák
DNA Data Storage
Negotiation
Babyseq
Intercultural Relationships
Algospeak
Social Media Algorithms
Generosity
Mindfulness
New World Symphony
Heart Disease
Earth Archive
United States
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Aging and Healthspan
Time Perception
Becky Kennedy
Los Angeles
Internet Archive

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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Latest Episodes

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

When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache.

Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law pro... more

From peptides and protein, to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.

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

Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers explore preserving our past, present and future. Guests include game designer CM Ralph, digital li... more

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Sandeep Jauhar
Cardiologist, author of Heart, a History
Cardiology practice; author
Episode: How to mend a broken heart
Jeannie Suk Gersen
Harvard Law Professor, family law expert
Harvard Law School
Episode: How to mend a broken heart
Hui-wen Sato
Pediatric ICU nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Episode: How to mend a broken heart
Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug
Climate social worker and climate advocate
Climate activism/work
Episode: How to mend a broken heart
Dr. Eric Topol
Cardiologist, author of Superagers, professor and executive vice president at Scripps Research
Scripps Research
Episode: How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)
Brewster Kayle
Founder of the Internet Archive
Internet Archive
Episode: Can we preserve knowledge … forever?
Dina Zielinski
Molecular biologist and bioinformatician
ETH Zurich / academic
Episode: Can we preserve knowledge … forever?
Chris Fisher
Archaeologist and founder of the Earth Archive
Earth Archive
Episode: Can we preserve knowledge … forever?
Adrienne Shaw
Professor of media studies and production
Temple University
Episode: Can we preserve knowledge … forever?

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Manoush Zomorodi
Host of TED Radio Hour

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#45
South Korea/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#112
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Apple Podcasts
#139
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Apple Podcasts
#236
Japan/Technology

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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.
Finding your bliss
Q: All right. So for somebody who's like, wait a minute, I thought I was just going to make a resolution to go to the gym more often. Can you give them an example?
Don't make a traditional New Year's resolution; instead, ask a New Year's question that stays with you over the year, allowing time for what emerges rather than forcing a fixed goal.

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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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