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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/ted

  1. The Birds and The Bees

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Birds and The Bees

    "The birds and the bees" may be a euphemism for human reproduction, but procreation of actual winged animals is far wilder. This hour, TED speakers explore how birds, bees and bugs multiply. Guests include beekeeper Noah Wilson-Rich, biologist Carin Bondar, behavioral ecologist Marlene Zuk and comedian Julia Sweeney. Original broadcast date: July 15, 2022. 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  2. How parrots use FaceTime to call their friends (TRH+)

    6 DAYS AGO · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    How parrots use FaceTime to call their friends (TRH+)

    At their best, technologies like video chat help us feel connected with loved ones. So could apps like FaceTime enrich the lives of other social creatures? In this bonus episode, voice researcher Rebecca Kleinberger describes an experiment where parrots (and their owners) use video calls to make meaningful connections with pet birds living far away. Kleinberger was featured in the recent episode "Soundtrack of our lives" (https://n.pr/4h0WP5H). To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

    11 min
  3. Soundtracks of our lives

    21 FEB

    Soundtracks of our lives

    From our favorite songs to our own voices, we're surrounded by sound all day. But how does all this noise affect our emotions and behavior? This hour, TED speakers explore how sound shapes our lives. Guests include musician and professor of songwriting Scarlet Keys, AI CEO Pierre Barreau, voice expert Rebecca Kleinberger and musician Snow Raven. 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  4. Retracing the steps of their ancestors

    14 FEB

    Retracing the steps of their ancestors

    To move forward, the United States must confront its history of racial inequality. This hour, three perspectives on looking to the past to build a better future for Black Americans. Guests include author Joseph McGill Jr., Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker and opinion columnist Charles Blow. Original broadcast date: February 23, 2024. 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  5. From brotherhood to bromance, a short history of besties (TRH+)

    12 FEB · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    From brotherhood to bromance, a short history of besties (TRH+)

    Deep friendships have always played a large role in our lives, says author Rhaina Cohen. In her book "The Other Significant Others," she argues that centering our lives around a romantic partner is a recent idea. In this bonus episode, Cohen dives into the history of friendships, through different ages and cultures. She was featured in the recent episode, Who counts as a significant other? (https://n.pr/3WXhfWd) To get access to more bonus episodes like this one, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

    16 min
  6. Who counts as a significant other?

    7 FEB

    Who counts as a significant other?

    Finding "the one" can seem like life's ultimate goal—but should it be? This hour, TED speakers expand the definition of life partnership, whether it's with a friend, a spouse, a pet, or no one at all. Guest include journalist Rhaina Cohen, marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile, social psychologist Bella DePaulo and photographer Elias Weiss Friedman of "The Dogist." 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  7. The shocking power of tiny things

    31 JAN

    The shocking power of tiny things

    Original broadcast date: February 24, 2023. You don't need to be big and boisterous to pack a punch. This hour, TED speakers explore the surprising strength of all things minuscule and fleeting. Guests include microbiologist Anne Madden, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, former educator YeYoon Kim and former industrial engineer and Zen Buddhist monk Bart Weetjens. 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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  8. New year, new habits: The Icelandic way to tap into your intuition (TRH+)

    29 JAN · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    New year, new habits: The Icelandic way to tap into your intuition (TRH+)

    We spend so much of our lives online, its easy to feel both overstimulated and disconnected from our surroundings. To re-center, writer Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir suggests we channel our inner compass—what Icelanders call Innsaei. In this Plus episode, she shares some mindfulness exercises and journaling prompts to help you feel more grounded in your daily life. Listen to her full interview on our recent episode, Navigating Uncertainty in 2025: https://n.pr/40vkzIW. To get access to more bonus episodes like this one and hear the show sponsor-free, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

    11 min
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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/ted

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  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    353
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2012-2021 NPR and Ted Conferences, LLC - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    TED Radio Hour
  • Provider
    NPR

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