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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. Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

    3 DAYS AGO

    Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

    Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether we like it or not. But what if we put the embarrassment aside and embraced our awkward selves? Guests include social scientist Ty Tashiro, cartoonist Liana Finck, journalist Melissa Dahl and sex and relationship counselor Erin Chen. Original broadcast date: April 19, 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
  2. Making sense of the sun

    4 DAYS AGO

    Making sense of the sun

    The sun rises and sets every day of our lives, but it still holds many mysteries. This hour, TED speakers share the latest in probing, replicating, and harnessing the power of our massive star. Guests include astrophysicist Nour Rawafi, fusion physicist Tammy Ma, renewable energy strategist Rebecca Collyer and science journalist David Baron. 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 Correction: a previous version of this story referred to Nour Rawafi as a NASA scientist, when in fact he is a scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and NASA. The international team working on NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission are comprised of scientists from APL, NASA, and several other organizations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  3. Want to Stress Less? Proven tips for high-pressure situations (TED Radio Hour+)

    5 DAYS AGO · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    Want to Stress Less? Proven tips for high-pressure situations (TED Radio Hour+)

    Knowing stress tools and using them are two different things. NPR and Northwestern University are teaming up in a citizen science project titled Stress Less. Health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares how anyone can participate in this endeavor to measure the impact of eight destressing techniques in their day-to-day lives. To learn more, you can listen to the Stress Less series (https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-24355/stress-less) and subscribe to their newsletter (https://www.npr.org/newsletter/stress-less). And 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 directly supporting public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted

    13 min
  4. What we—and AI—can learn from nature's intelligence

    NOV 8

    What we—and AI—can learn from nature's intelligence

    Artificial intelligence is powerful, but what about natural intelligence? This hour, TED speakers explore the intrinsic genius in animal language, insect behavior, plant anatomy and our immune system. Guests include neuroscientist Greg Gage, computational neuroscientist Frances Chance, social psychoneuroimmunologist Keely Muscatell and environmental researcher Karen Bakker. Original broadcast date: March 8, 2024 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  5. Relationship deal-breakers: When to break-up and when to mend (TED Radio Hour+)

    NOV 6 · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    Relationship deal-breakers: When to break-up and when to mend (TED Radio Hour+)

    While a romantic relationship can offer almost countless benefits, psychologists Julie and John Gottman say there is also a list of deal-breakers – problems so insurmountable or damaging that a break-up is likely if not necessary. In this bonus episode for TED Radio Hour Plus, the Gottmans share examples from their own research: long distance relationships, domestic violence, addiction and cheating. They explain when each of these reach deal-breaker territory and when they can be worked through. 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 directly supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted

    15 min
  6. A guide to being brave in relationships

    NOV 1

    A guide to being brave in relationships

    From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. This hour, TED speakers guide us through being brave during the most difficult moments in relationships. Guests include writer and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, journalist Allison Gilbert and clinical psychologists Julie and John Gottman. 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 mysteries that lie beneath

    OCT 25

    The mysteries that lie beneath

    From our planet's underwater caves to its ancient soils, there are entire worlds right beneath our feet. This hour, we explore the subterranean forces that shape our lives above the ground. Guests include cave diver Jill Heinerth, death care advocate Katrina Spade, soil scientist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim. Original broadcast date: March 11, 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
  8. Will you be sick one day? Would you want to know? (TED Radio Hour+)

    OCT 23 · BONUS • TED RADIO HOUR+ ONLY

    Will you be sick one day? Would you want to know? (TED Radio Hour+)

    There are now tests for genes linked to various cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, birth defects and much more. But will that knowledge be helpful or only cause more stress? Featured on "Approaches to life: Improvise, pivot or plan" (https://n.pr/3NBMnFy), medical researcher Dr. Sonia Vallabh knows that firsthand. In this bonus episode, her shared experience as both a patient and gene researcher is invaluable for anyone considering getting tested. 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 directly supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted

    12 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    347
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2012-2021 NPR and Ted Conferences, LLC - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    TED Radio Hour
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