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TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour

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 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/tedCopyright 2012-2021 NPR and Ted Conferences, LLC - For Personal Use Only Science Social Sciences
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  • Uncovering the mysteries of the animal kingdom

    Uncovering the mysteries of the animal kingdom
    Jun 20 2025
    From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are full of puzzles and conundrums. On this episode, we hear from experts solving the mysteries of the animal kingdom.

    Original broadcast date: July 14, 2023.

    Guests include paleontologist Dean Lomax, biochemical engineer Saad Bhamla, herpetologist Gowri Shankar and conservation biologist Patrícia Medici.

    TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.

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    50 mins
  • Escaping the modern world and your noisy mind

    Escaping the modern world and your noisy mind
    Jun 13 2025
    How do you find the courage to leave the world you know and make your way to a completely different reality? This episode, TED speakers share ideas about escape and renewal.

    Guests include author Pico Iyer, NXIVM whistleblower Sarah Edmondson, captain and navigator Lehua Kamalu and TV producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes.

    TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.

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    50 mins
  • Sports psychology for everyday life

    Sports psychology for everyday life
    Jun 6 2025
    The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat. Sports clichés are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.

    Guests include former professional soccer player Abby Wambach, cognitive scientist Sian Leah Beilock, journalist Kate Fagan and art historian Sarah Lewis.

    Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024.

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    50 mins

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The was one of the best talks I have heard. It has been inspiring and well thought out. I look forward to using the ideas this talk has made me question and hope to use this in my life and career soon. Thank you!

Inspiring

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This episode includes 3 separate interviews with 3 highly credentialed individuals who each illuminate this topic of how we hold ourselves and each other in intellectual, emotional and social interactions, and how we can do better.

Where "Why Me?" Meets "What About You?"

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This pod is so good! Super entertaining, engaging, and educational! The subject matter is all stuff you didn’t know you needed to know! I would categorize this podcast under self-improvement and science! Highly recommend especially if you are somewhere like work and need something that can keep your attention without requiring it.

Entertaining Brain Food!

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