TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour

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EN 100 episodes Updated July 17, 2026

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/ted

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Searching for paradise

Searching for paradise

We often view paradise as a place of safety, beauty, tranquility. It’s an ideal we long for but one we can rarely find. ...

July 17, 2026 50 min
Tracking what your body needs

Tracking what your body needs

Our bodies are always sending signals ... but are we listening? This hour, TED speakers explore new ways to track and un...

July 10, 2026 50 min
The state of fashion

The state of fashion

Whether you love fashion or hate it, we all have to get dressed in the morning, and the industry affects us in complex w...

July 3, 2026 50 min
Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?

Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?

For years, we’ve heard that social media is fueling a teen mental health crisis. But the evidence is more complicated. D...

June 26, 2026 50 min
Sports psychology for everyday life

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...

June 19, 2026 49 min
How predictions took over our lives

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...

June 12, 2026 49 min
The case for merging human bodies with machines

The case for merging human bodies with machines

From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between human and machine is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design t...

June 5, 2026 49 min
Beyond the manosphere: Supporting boys and men in the real world

Beyond the manosphere: Supporting boys and men in the real world

The debate about masculinity has reached a fever pitch. But Richard Reeves says we must move past the culture wars and l...

May 29, 2026 50 min
What we'll eat on a warmer planet

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 ...

May 22, 2026 49 min
How to feel alive in an exhausting world

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 wha...

May 15, 2026 49 min

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