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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 importa...

TED Radio Hour Podcast Guide

Listen to TED Radio Hour, a Technology podcast by NPR. Stream 307 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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Sports psychology for everyday life

The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat — sports cliches are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour...

49:50Jun 19, 2026

How predictions took over our lives

From betting apps to AI models, prediction has become big business. This hour, why we're so drawn to certainty, and what happens when we mis...

49:52Jun 12, 2026

What we'll eat on a warmer planet

From the farm, to the lab, to our tables, what we eat and how it's grown is changing. Agriculture contributes to global warming and is being...

49:52May 22, 2026

How to feel alive in an exhausting world

Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is reveali...

49:55May 15, 2026

How to mend a broken heart

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 s...

49:47May 8, 2026

Can we preserve knowledge … forever?

Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, T...

49:36Apr 24, 2026

The hidden forces shaping your choices

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we...

49:51Apr 10, 2026

Could AI help us, not replace us?

The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosop...

49:35Apr 3, 2026

How does your brain perceive the world?

Do you see images in your mind? Do you have an inner monologue? Do you have memories you swear are real? Our minds have tremendous variation...

49:37Mar 20, 2026

Curious stories of coexistence

Can otters be city dwellers? Are aliens real? Do we have to experience misery to understand happiness? On this episode, we investigate how s...

49:37Mar 13, 2026

Three mothers who shaped American history

MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how th...

49:38Feb 27, 2026

How you see yourself

What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers add new dimensions to the idea of s...

49:37Feb 13, 2026