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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 celebration of Pride Month, we’re revisiting conversations with accomplished LGBTQ+ guests—Carol Leifer, Paul Tazewell, Sonya Passi, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig—about the journeys that led them to fulfilling professional lives and the influenc... more

What does it look like when a city becomes a laboratory for innovation? His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, explains why Dubai is cutting the bureaucratic red tape to experiment with big ideas in everything from AI and... more

Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving, or what she calls “giving circles”: groups of people with shared values who come together to make change, strengthen their social fabric and help divers... more

Coaches kept telling Maxwell Pearce to stick to the fundamentals. Good thing he didn't listen. A Harlem Globetrotter and artist, he went on to build a global reputation for gravity-defying dunks and a theory that the same playful rule-breaking is wha... more

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Carol Leifer
Ground-breaking stand-up comedian, comedy writer and producer
Various TV shows including SNL, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family
Episode: Sunday Pick: Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig | from Design Matters
Sonya Passi
Activist and founder/CEO of Free From
Free From
Episode: Sunday Pick: Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig | from Design Matters
Paul Tazewell
Award-winning costume designer
Tony-winning designer for Death Becomes Her; Oscar for Wicked
Episode: Sunday Pick: Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig | from Design Matters
Leisha Hailey
Actress and musician, known for The L Word
The L Word, So Gay For You (book)
Episode: Sunday Pick: Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig | from Design Matters
Kate Moennig
Actress best known for The L Word
The L Word
Episode: Sunday Pick: Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig | from Design Matters
Khalfan Belhoul
CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation
Episode: Inside Dubai's mission to build the city of the future | His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Whitney Pennington Rodgers
Sara Lomelin
Founder of Philanthropy Together, advocate for giving circles
Philanthropy Together
Episode: Your invitation to become a philanthropist | Sara Lomelin (re-release)
Maxwell Pearce
Harlem Globetrotter and mixed-media artist
Harlem Globetrotters
Episode: Why the best ideas come from play | Maxwell Pearce
Desiree Akhavan
Filmmaker
Desiree Akhavan ( filmmaker )
Episode: Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan (re-release)

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Elise Hu
Host of TED Talks Daily; TED & TED Audio Collective involvement; long-running host

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 32k ratings
  • Too many ads

    The most recent episode doesn’t start until about 4 1/2 mins in…this is insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    for the people.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oh my goodness, I absolutely love this Chobani story

    Thank you so much for sharing that story with me. I’m literally like crying and laughing at the same time- I love the Chobani Greek yogurt. I eat it every day and now this will make me eat with much more enthusiasm.

    Alison Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States2 months ago
  • Powerful and inspirational conversation

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nOe
    2 months ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Czeko
    3 months ago
  • Issue

    Can’t download/play in China

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jeanjendot
    China3 months ago

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Consistently useful frameworks for leadership and communication.
High-quality ideas, though some episodes feel ad-heavy or promotional at times.
Engaging guests that mix data and humanity.
Thoughtful conversations that are accessible to non-experts.
Strong variety across topics keeps the feed fresh.

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#49
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#240
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#40
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#56
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#186
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The love of my life (and why I need to share it with you) | Ann Patchett
Q: Do you see libraries and bookstores working in tandem as third spaces, especially in an era of challenges?
She discusses partnerships with libraries, joint events, shared spaces, and the mutual support that strengthens the reading community.
The love of my life (and why I need to share it with you) | Ann Patchett
Q: Do you have an early memory of how it all started for you when you really fell in love with reading?
Patchett recalls a slow early start to reading, followed by a moment when reading clicked and became an endless, defining pursuit.
Why you should be a techno-skeptic | Jonathan Haidt
Q: What would you say to someone who argues that there should be a middle ground for younger students who are learning skills like writing or video editing with some technology involved?
The speaker suggests a cautious, age-appropriate approach, arguing that for elementary school there should be a strong emphasis on traditional skills and books, with a preference to avoid one-to-one device policies until safety and efficacy are proven; the middle ground, if considered at older ages, would still require robust testing and clear evidence of benefit.
How to escape the smartphone doom loop | Larz May, Elise Hu
Q: Tell us a little bit about what led you here and what it means to you to be a digital wellness entrepreneur.
May shares her personal journey from scrolling addiction in college to forming Hashtag Half the Story and pursuing digital wellness as a societal movement, stressing the need for education and youth-centered approaches over bans.
Inside Dubai's mission to build the city of the future | His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Whitney Pennington Rodgers
Q: What is the most important future development Dubai envisions?
A broad view that includes safe, scalable deployment of AI and biotech, sustainable urban systems, and the possibility of humans becoming multi-planetary, all underpinned by collaborative global governance.

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The show features thoughtful conversations with a mix of researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and creators who explore how ideas translate into everyday life. From personal resilience and career reinvention to the ethics of technology, media preservation, and mental health, episodes often pair data-driven insights with human stories. Guests range from Olympic athletes and mindfulness advocates to legal experts and AI innovators, making it appealing to listeners who want practical takeaways for work, learning, and living more intentionally. A notable pattern is the focus on how big ideas play out in real-world contexts—through leadership, education, and creative problem-solving—sometimes framed by practical frameworks you can apply at work. ... more

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6. Khalfan Belhoul
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