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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format.

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All children develop at different paces — so why do schools expect every student to learn the same way? Early education researcher Anna Rainio introduces "playworlds," a learning activity where adults and kids create imaginary stories together. She s... more

Tami Pyfer has five kids who belong to five different political parties, and sometimes family conversations get heated. Drawing on her work as a former policy advisor to the governor of Utah, she wanted to find a healthier way for people to talk abou... more

With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious a... more

Social psychologist Eli J. Finkel has spent decades studying what makes partnerships successful. In a practical talk drawing on lessons from pop culture, he explores why so many of us struggle to be true to ourselves in our relationships — and what t... more

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Tami Pyfer
Civic leader and dialogue builder for democracy
TED Democracy 2026 talk
Episode: What my politically divided family teaches me | Tami Pyfer
Jaime Seeman
Obstetrician and gynecologist, weightlifting advocate
Self/Subtitle: weightlifting advocate
Episode: The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman (re-release)
Eli Finkel
Psychologist and relationship expert, author of The All or Nothing Marriage
University of Minnesota / Relationship Science Institute
Episode: The secret to lasting love | Eli J Finkel
Fay Bound-Alberti
Historian of medicine, emotion and the body
University of Sussex (historian)
Episode: Sunday Pick: All the lonely people | from Corner Piece
Alexis Nikole Nelson
Self-described ethno-botany nerd, known as the Black Forager
Author, forager
Episode: The joy of foraging your own food | Alexis Nikole Nelson
Amy Chan
Dating columnist and relationship expert
Amy Chan (relationship expert)
Episode: Are your dealbreakers sabotaging your love life? | Amy Chan
Paul Bloom
Psychologist and author of In Praise of Empathic AI
University of Toronto / author
Episode: AI and the end of loneliness | Paul Bloom
Reginald Dwayne Betts
Writer and lawyer who founded Freedom Libraries in prisons
Freedom Libraries (Betts)
Episode: Why I’m building libraries inside prisons | Reginald Dwayne Betts
Valerie Montgomery Rice
CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine
Episode: How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice

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Elise Hu
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    I like this show! Each episode highlights a particular topic and draws attention to TED Talks I might want to hear. Each episode is informative in its own right. I found today’s show, “How to Make Learning Impossibly Fun,” with Mark Roper, particularly engaging and informative.

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Appreciation for diverse, high-profile guests and accessible science storytelling.
Highly positive when episodes feature clear frameworks and practical takeaways.
Ads and AI topics draw mixed reactions; some listeners want shorter ad breaks and less promo.
Some listeners feel pacing or content shifts away from TED-style talks can be frustrating.

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AI and the end of loneliness | Paul Bloom
Q: What is the fundamental difference between AI and a loved one when it comes to affection and love?
AI can simulate caring but does not possess true feelings or conscious desires; human relationships involve real wishes and reciprocal emotional states, which current AI cannot genuinely provide.
The joy of foraging your own food | Alexis Nikole Nelson
Q: What is your rule of thumb on how confident someone should be before they eat something that they found?
I don't put anything into my mouth unless I am 100 percent sure of what it is; I'd rather research and verify with a book or expert, and I emphasize taking things slowly rather than sprinting to eat as much as possible.
Why we blew up four dams — and saved a river | Amy Bowers Cordalis
Q: What did you learn about coalition building or advocacy work in this process?
Cordalis emphasizes that grassroots organizers and Indigenous leadership were key to uniting diverse groups, and that listening to the community and combining traditional knowledge with modern science formed the backbone of the legal strategy and eventual victory.
Why is it so hard for men to open up? A journalist and an entrepreneur answer | Joshua Johnson and Blake Mycoskie
Q: What are practical steps to help someone start a deeper conversation?
A key approach is to invite someone to coffee and lead with a personal opening about one's own life, which lowers the barrier for vulnerability and fosters reciprocal openness in the other person.
Why is it so hard for men to open up? A journalist and an entrepreneur answer | Joshua Johnson and Blake Mycoskie
Q: Are we losing the ability to have real conversations?
The guests suggest that while digital life has altered how we connect, many people are actively seeking deeper, more intimate conversations, and the path forward is to start small, be present, and create opportunities for real talk rather than assuming everyone remains closed off.

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What is TED Talks Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, idea-driven show that surfaces talks and conversations spanning psychology, leadership, science, culture, and current events. Episodes frequently center on practical frameworks for communication, resilience, and teamwork, with guests ranging from researchers and executives to artists and journalists. A notable strength is the blend of succinct TED-style talks and in-depth host-guided discussions that translate big ideas into actionable takeaways for professionals and curious listeners alike. Listeners may appreciate clear frameworks (e.g., giving/receiving feedback, leadership languages, managing change) and a global perspective on timely topics such as democracy, inequality, technology's impact, and human connection. A recurring... more

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