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.Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for TED Radio Hour.

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  1. 3d ago

    Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic

    GLP-1s could be a breakthrough in addiction treatment. But is medicine alone enough to treat such a complicated disease? This hour, TED speakers explore modern science and old wisdom on addiction. Guests include journalist and physician Dr. Dhruv Khullar, author and behavioral coach Eric Zimmer, and journalist Nayeema Raza. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic

  2. Jul 17

    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. This hour, TED speakers search for utopia and come to terms with reality. Original broadcast date: November 10, 2023 TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Searching for paradise

  3. Jul 15 ·  Bonus • TED Radio Hour+ Only

    Want to get off the fast fashion hamster wheel? Buy used (TRH+)

    Online shopping offers us more choices than ever before. But a lot of what is on the market, especially clothing, doesn’t last as long as it used to. Manoush spoke to Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Amanda Mull about how retail companies have created an expectation for cheap goods and even cheaper shipping. In this bonus episode, Amanda shares her advice for slowing down our shopping impulses and finding things that are built to last. Amanda Mull was featured in the episode “The State of Fashion” (https://n.pr/3QSuUOv) which originally aired in 2024, along with this bonus.   To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for NPR+. NPR+ supports work like this at NPR and across public radio. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

    Want to get off the fast fashion hamster wheel? Buy used (TRH+)

  4. Jul 10

    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 understand our health — from cutting-edge technology to simple, everyday habits. Guests include exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, genomicist Michael Snyder and writer Lizzie Braicks-Rinker. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Tracking what your body needs

  5. Jul 3

    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 ways. This hour, the outrageous, environmental and seedy sides of fashion. Guests include designer Machine Dazzle, supply chain expert Aparna Mehta, journalist Amanda Mull and supermodel Cameron Russell. Original broadcast date: September 6, 2024 TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    The state of fashion

  6. Jul 1 ·  Bonus • TED Radio Hour+ Only

    What’s it like being a sci-fi writer? (TRH+)

    A big idea might spark a sci-fi story, but writer Charlie Jane Anders says it’s rarely the most important part. Anders has published seven novels and several short stories, earning some of science fiction’s highest honors, including Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. In this bonus episode for TED Radio Hour+, she shares how imaginative premises can become deeply human stories. She also shares where she finds inspiration — and offers advice for aspiring writers. Anders was featured in the 2021 episode, "Through the Looking Glass" (https://n.pr/4vKdfru).   To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for NPR+. NPR+ supports work like this at NPR and across public radio. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

    What’s it like being a sci-fi writer? (TRH+)

  7. Jun 26

    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. Developmental psychologist Candice Odgers unpacks what the research actually says—and where parents, policymakers, and the media often get it wrong. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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

  8. Jun 19

    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, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing. Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024 TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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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.Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for TED Radio Hour.

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  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    390
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2012-2026 NPR and Ted Conferences, LLC - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    TED Radio Hour
  • Provider
    NPR

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