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January 15, 2021
You don't have to win a Nobel Prize to be a TED speaker. Each year, TED has an international callout to find BIG ideas -- ideas that could come from anyone or anywhere. TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks leads this massive global search, and she brings host Manoush Zomorodi a selection of the most…
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January 08, 2021
So many kids right now aren’t going back to a typical classroom, but the learning doesn’t STOP. The lessons just look a little different. Host Manoush Zomorodi explores the lessons we learn outside the classroom, in our neighborhoods, in nature, with friends and family… And how some of those…
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January 01, 2021
From prehistoric cave art to today’s social media feeds, to design is to be human. In this week's show, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made and remade—and helps us design our own paths. Hear TED Radio Hour Sunday mornings at 9:00 am on KRCB-FM. / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org…
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December 18, 2020
From prehistoric cave art to today’s social media feeds, to design is to be human. In this week's show, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made and remade—and helps us design our own paths. Hear TED Radio Hour Sunday mornings at 9:00 am on KRCB-FM. / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org…
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December 11, 2020
Recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies - our economy has a history of soaring and plummeting. This hour, TED speakers look to the past for lessons on building a more stable financial future. Hear TED Radio Hour Sunday mornings at 9:00 am on KRCB-FM. / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org /…
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December 04, 2020
If you had to explain to a newborn what it means to live on Earth, at this time of crisis — what would you say? Writer, illustrator, and artist Oliver Jeffers gives his answer in a letter to his son. Novelist Jacqueline Woodson is a slow reader. Taking her time lets her savor each word, brings her…
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Nov 20, 2020
With so many schools closed, lots of kids are stuck at home, learning remotely. Special guest Guy Raz joins Manoush for an hour packed with TED…
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Oct 30, 2020
False information on the internet makes it harder and harder to know what's true, and the consequences have been devastating. This hour, TED speakers…
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Oct 23, 2020
Next time on the TED Radio Hour: Four walls and a roof provide shelter. But they also comfort, inspire, and sustain us. Host Manoush Zomorodi sits…
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Oct 16, 2020
Sound surrounds us, from cacophony even to silence. But depending on how we hear, the world can be a different auditory experience for each of us.…
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Oct 09, 2020
In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the…
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Oct 02, 2020
Right now, many kids aren't in their classrooms -- but there is so much to learn outside of school as well. This hour, TED speakers explore life…
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Sep 25, 2020
From prehistoric cave art to today’s social media feeds, to design is to be human. This hour, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made…
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Sep 18, 2020
Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This hour, TED speakers…
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Sep 04, 2020
Conflict is a part of life. But in a polarized world, reaching a resolution is harder than ever. This hour, TED speakers explore creative and…
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Aug 28, 2020
Take a break from the headlines, and let’s treat ourselves to more therapeutic ideas and emotions. TED’s Head Curator, Helen Walters, handpicked a…
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Aug 21, 2020
The summer of 2020 has been overwhelming for most of us. This hour, we hear from four guests-each from recent episodes-who sum up where we've been…
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Aug 14, 2020
Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore…
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Jul 24, 2020
Join us for a special fundraising hour of TED Radio. Norwegian TV producer Thomas Hellum describes why his programs — which feature hours of train…
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Jul 17, 2020
As the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares…
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Jul 03, 2020
Next time on the TED Radio Hour, what does it mean to make amends? To give an authentic apology for a past mistake? How can we confront the…
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Jun 26, 2020
School's out, but many kids and teens -- and their parents -- are still stuck at home. So, let's keep learning together... Special guest Guy Raz…
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Jun 05, 2020
Next time on the TED Radio Hour, Reflections from poet and TED Speaker Clint Smith on what it feels like to be a Black parent in this moment, and…
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May 29, 2020
Change is hard, but it’s also an opportunity to discover and reimagine what you thought you knew. From our economy to music, to even ourselves—this…
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May 22, 2020
In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the…
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May 08, 2020
Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore…
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May 01, 2020
As the pandemic reveals the weaknesses of our economy, businesses and consumers are rethinking what they value. This hour, TED's Corey Hajim shares…
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Apr 17, 2020
More than ever, we need to make time for joy. This hour, Manoush and TED's Head Curator Helen Walters explore talks that surprise, inspire, and…
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Apr 10, 2020
Can we protect ourselves from future outbreaks? COVID-19 isn't the first pandemic, and likely not the last. This hour, TED speakers share lessons…
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Apr 03, 2020
More than test scores or good grades-what do kids need for the future? This hour, TED speakers explore how to help children grow into better humans,…
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Mar 27, 2020
There's so much we've yet to explore—from outer space to the deep ocean to our own brains. This hour, Manoush goes on a journey through those…
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Mar 20, 2020
Our online lives are now entirely interwoven with our real lives. But the laws that govern real life don't apply online. This week, TED speakers…
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Mar 06, 2020
We're told if the economy is growing, and if we keep producing, that's a good thing. But at what cost? This hour, TED speakers explore circular…
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Feb 14, 2020
When the life you've built slips out of your grasp, you're often told it's best to move on. But is that true? Instead of forgetting the past, TED…
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Feb 07, 2020
Next time on the TED Radio Hour: Painfully Funny. When confronted with adversity, how do you cope? What do you do in moments of crisis? For some…
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Jan 31, 2020
We’re always asked to be faster and more precise. But what can we learn from slowing down -- even procrastinating? This hour, TED speakers explore…
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Jan 24, 2020
Even the most original ideas are essentially remixes. When is copying flattery, when is it thievery, and when is it sheer genius? In this hour, TED…
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Jan 17, 2020
We live our lives by the calendar and the clock, but time is also an abstraction, even an illusion. In this hour, TED speakers explore how our sense…
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Dec 21, 2019
Life is full of moments that shape us -- and if we're lucky, we might pick up some wisdom along the way. In host Guy Raz's final episode, TED…
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Nov 15, 2019
The era of open-source has led to countless innovations. When does it work and when is it chaos? In this episode, TED speakers explore how…
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Nov 01, 2019
Next time on the TED Radio Hour: Risk. Why do some people embrace it... when others are scared of it? We often celebrate risk takers... in…
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Oct 25, 2019
Even the most original ideas are essentially remixes. When is copying flattery, when is it thievery, and when is it sheer genius? In this hour, TED…
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Oct 18, 2019
Anger is universal and complex: it can be quiet, festering, justified, vengeful, and destructive. This hour, TED speakers explore the many sides of…
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Oct 04, 2019
Humans need food, sleep, safety, love, purpose. Psychologist Abraham Maslow ordered our needs into a hierarchy. This week, TED speakers explore that…
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Sep 27, 2019
Sometimes, being truthful can be uncomfortable -- even risky. But can radical honesty and openness change things for the better? This hour, TED…
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Sep 20, 2019
More than test scores or good grades -- what do kids need to prepare them for the future? This hour, TED speakers explore how to help children grow…
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Aug 23, 2019
Why do some of us believe, and some of us don’t? And can doubt bring our beliefs into sharper focus? In this hour, TED speakers, from ardent atheists…
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Aug 16, 2019
Do animals grieve? Do they have language or consciousness? For a long time, scientists resisted the urge to look for human qualities in animals. This…
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Aug 09, 2019
Does something serious happen when we play? In this episode, TED speakers describe how all forms of amusement -- tossing a ball to video games -- can…
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Jul 12, 2019
Technology has reshaped our lives in amazing ways. But at what cost? This hour, TED speakers reveal how what we see, read, believe -- even how we…
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Jul 05, 2019
Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly, and the…
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Jun 28, 2019
Love is instinctive and essential. But what is it that brings certain people together? In this hour, TED speakers examine the mystery of connection…
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Jun 21, 2019
When the life you've built slips out of your grasp, you're often told it's best to move on. But is that true? Instead of forgetting the past, TED…
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Mar 07, 2019
Are there things we can do to increase our luck? Through taking tiny risks, showing gratitude, and being open to new ideas, Tina Seelig says we can…
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Feb 14, 2019
How does bias distort our thinking, our listening, our beliefs... and even our search results? How can we fight it? This week, TED speakers explore…
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Jan 24, 2019
Helping others feels good, but why do some go farther than others? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about altruism -- what motivates us to be…
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Jan 17, 2019
We often forget to say the words "thank you." But can those two words change how you -- and those around you -- look at the world? This week, TED…
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Nov 30, 2018
There are some truths that we believe in wholeheartedly -- but what if we’re completely wrong? Once we separate fact from fiction, how do our…
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Nov 23, 2018
It takes a lot of courage to speak out against an injustice. For some people, it could be dangerous.
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Nov 16, 2018
On this episode, we’ll debunk some legendary misconceptions, about food, history, the environment, the economy, and human behavior.
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Nov 02, 2018
Human innovation has transformed the way we live, often for the better. But as our technologies grow more powerful, so do their consequences.
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Sep 20, 2018
We expect a lot from our doctors, but they don’t always have the best tools to treat us.
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Sep 14, 2018
Whether you're choosing spaghetti sauce or a life partner, making decisions can be paralyzing.
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Aug 31, 2018
Death is a subject we tend to avoid... but could there be a way to talk about it so we can embrace it rather than fear it? Host Guy Raz talks to TED…
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Aug 17, 2018
Design is all around us. It’s one of those "hidden forces" that we rarely give much thought to.
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Jul 27, 2018
Should all speech, even the most offensive, be allowed on college campuses? And is hearing from those we deeply disagree with .
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Jul 06, 2018
Networks surround and sustain us, in nature, in our bodies, in relationships, in the digital world.
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Jun 23, 2018
Some scientists say we’re in a new geological age where humans are having an unprecedented impact on Earth.
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Jun 15, 2018
Over the course of our lives, we shed parts of our old selves, embrace new ones, and redefine who we are.
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Jun 08, 2018
Our relationship with animals is complicated: we love and fear them; hunt, consume and protect them.
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Jun 01, 2018
We usually get wiser with age, but that doesn't mean we have to grow up to wise up.
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Jun 25, 2017
Gazing up at the night sky is simultaneously humbling and utterly thrilling.
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Apr 13, 2017
In this hour, TED speakers explore our origins as a species — who we are, where we come from, where we're headed — and how we're connected to…
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Mar 31, 2017
Cities are among our greatest experiments in human co-habitation. Do they also hold the answers to some of our biggest problems? This hour, TED…
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Feb 20, 2017
When we want to know something, we ask questions, but what happens when a question doesn't have a clear answer? Host Guy Raz explores the spirit of…
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Feb 03, 2017
When we go online, we present a digital version of ourselves. How do we transform when we interact inside our screens? In this episode, TED speakers…
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We need water to live. But with rising seas and so many lacking clean water -- water is in crisis and so are we. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas around restoring our relationship with water.
