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TED Talks Daily

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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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In seven years as a political prisoner in Venezuela, activist Leopoldo López kept asking one question: Who holds the keys to freedom? Now the leader of an alliance of dissidents and exiles from more than 60 countries, he makes the case that open-sour... more

Katie Paris quit her career in Washington, DC, to figure out how to make politics feel less like strangers shouting at each other and more like friends looking out for each other. In this practical talk, she reveals why conversations between real peo... more

Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier has a name for the feeling that moves through a great piece of music: the wiggle. Watch him break down the idea into its three parts — melody, rhythm and harmony — with nothing but his own voice, a grand piano an... more

After working for years in film, fashion and graphic design, visual artist Kelly A. Boesch found a new collaborator to work with: AI. She walks through how she uses the technology to create dreamlike images and music that remain hauntingly human, exp... more

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Schendy Kernizan
Manufacturing innovator and TED Fellow
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Episode: The gravity-defying future of manufacturing | Schendy Kernizan
Amy Cuddy
Social psychologist and professor
Harvard University (former)
Episode: How bullying spreads — and how social bravery stops it | Amy Cuddy
Xochitl Gonzalez
New York Times bestselling author and inequality expert
Independent/Author
Episode: How the wealth gap is reshaping politics | Xochitl Gonzalez
Rita Pierson
Educator with a 40-year career; speaker in this TED Talk
Educator
Episode: Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson
Luis von Ahn
Educational Equity Technologist and founder of Duolingo
Duolingo & Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn
Shalinee Sharma
Math learning expert and education technologist
Zern
Episode: 4 steps to unlock your kid’s math potential | Shalinee Sharma
Kris Alexander
Video game expert, speaker in Destination Canada TED Talk 2023
TED Talk speaker
Episode: How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander
Trish Millines Dziko
Education advocate
Founder/Leader of nonprofit focused on equitable, anti-racist education
Episode: How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko
Angela Lee Duckworth
Psychologist; author of Grit; TED Talk speaker (2013)
Psychology/University affiliations as discussed in talk
Episode: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

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Elise Hu
Host involved in TED Talks Daily and related TED/TEDx discussions

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 33.1k ratings
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    是只有中国听不了吗

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    It’s Nicolas
    Chinaa month ago
  • Fuck you guys for shilling for Flock. Unsubscribed. Sayonara

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    AntsinmyeyesWilson
    2 months ago
  • Too many ads & AI

    Too many ads extends the short episodes. Topics recently have only covered AI. Supporting Flock cameras is disappointing

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    BrightsideTiger1839
    United States2 months ago
  • Ted talk 최고임

    저 초딩 팟케스트 유저인데….

    제가 생각해도 생활공부, 영어공부, 듣기 연습까지 다 돼요!

    영어 잘하는 사람들 이거 강추합니다.

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    최강젬민이_송도톨
    South Korea2 months ago
  • Manoush

    Loved the Manoush takeover episodes.

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    Melzie Mel
    United States3 months ago

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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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Meet the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history | Ryosuke Takashima
Q: How did your experiences growing up influence your leadership style and your belief in citizen-led governance?
Growing up with a lack of trust in politics, I was inspired by a young mayor who showed how close government can be to people. That experience shaped my belief that leadership should be accessible, conversational, and oriented toward empowering citizens rather than enforcing top-down control.
Meet the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history | Ryosuke Takashima
Q: What does politics mean to you, and how did you come to see it as a process?
Politics, for me, is a process of deciding something together with every single citizen. It is about mutual understanding, listening to diverse needs, and aligning on a shared vision even when methods differ.
How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn
Q: Luis, can you say a little bit more about how you think these techniques can apply to other subjects?
Repetition-based subjects like math or reading can be gamified using similar reinforcement and feedback loops, while more explanatory subjects may benefit from high-quality video and structured practice. The core idea is to translate meaningful, repeated practice into engaging activity.
Sunday Pick: How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz | from Fixable
Q: What are the major patterns we should be paying attention to in the world of work right now?
There are several trends, including AI's impact, the ongoing but evolving dynamics of the labor market, and how workers seek greater autonomy and flexibility, which shapes quitting behavior.
The art of the novel | Ann Patchett
Q: What aspects of daily life are surprisingly easy without a cell phone, and what remains genuinely difficult?
Patchett explains she uses a burner and avoids smartphones, finding some routines easier to manage without constant connectivity, while other social expectations around accessibility can be challenging; overall, she emphasizes choosing intentional disconnection over tech-driven busyness.

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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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