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How we experience time
23 oktober 2026 · 50 min
Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence our behavior? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on making the most of the time we have. Lees meer
Guests include artist Katie Paterson, cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, the late music director Robert Franz and the late psychologist Philip Zimbardo.
Original broadcast date: May 16, 2025
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Have we forgotten how to play?
16 oktober 2026 · 50 min
Play is how we evolved to learn, solve problems, and navigate the world. So why do we treat it as optional? This hour, the science of play — and what happens when we don’t get enough of it. Lees meer
Guests include psychology researcher Peter Gray, sailor and social activist Tracy Edwards and photographer Stefen Chow.
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The shocking power of tiny things
9 oktober 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: February 24, 2023.
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The women missing from music
2 oktober 2026 · 50 min
Women have been writing music for centuries. Why do we know so few of them today? This hour, TED speakers explore the role of women in music history and how we can remember their contributions. Guests include opera singer and activist Gabriella Di Laccio and Nadya Tolokonnikova, a Russian artist and founder of Pussy Riot. Lees meer
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Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing
25 september 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: April 19, 2024.
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Big mysteries explained through your senses
18 september 2026 · 50 min
Our senses help us navigate everyday life. But can they also reveal what lies beyond our perception? This hour, TED speakers explore the hidden world through the senses. Guests include astronomer Mark Whittle, chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph and artist Yiyun Kang. Lees meer
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What this musician’s identity crisis teaches us about navigating change
11 september 2026 · 50 min
Since childhood, Joshua Roman's life revolved around the cello. But when long COVID forced him to set his cello aside, he had to rethink his approach to life, faith and music. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: September 26, 2025.
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Less guilt, more joy: A new chapter for climate action
4 september 2026 · 50 min
Climate action usually means sacrifice: eat less meat, buy less, drive less. What if there's another approach? Researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares climate hacks that help the planet AND make us happier. Lees meer
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The day the dinosaurs died
28 augustus 2026 · 50 min
What happened in the days, even hours, after an asteroid set off the fifth extinction? A New Jersey quarry, and site of a new museum founded by paleontologist Ken Lacovara, sheds light on the mystery. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: August 16, 2024
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How the creator economy is making you talk like the internet
21 augustus 2026 · 50 min
Online linguist Adam Aleksic explains how he goes viral decoding internet slang, plus why making a living online means working for 'the algorithm.' It's part 2 of our creator economy series. Lees meer
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The price of creativity
14 augustus 2026 · 50 min
The words "content creator" may make you roll your eyes. But in part 1 of our series, Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler explains how the creator economy is changing work, art and what we value. Lees meer
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Trusting medicine in an age of doubt
7 augustus 2026 · 50 min
Medicine keeps advancing. Trust is falling behind. This hour, TED speakers explore why the future of healthcare depends not only on innovation, but also on listening, humility and honesty. Lees meer
Guests include viral immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire and writer James Robinson.
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Addiction, motherhood and Jesus with writer Anne Lamott
31 juli 2026 · 50 min
Writer Anne Lamott has gained a cult following through shockingly honest prose on love, death, faith, writing and more. This hour, her wisdom from a career spanning 21 books and some 40 years. Lees meer
This episode originally aired April 2024.
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Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic
24 juli 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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Searching for paradise
17 juli 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: November 10, 2023
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Tracking what your body needs
10 juli 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Guests include exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, genomicist Michael Snyder and writer Lizzie Braicks-Rinker.
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The state of fashion
3 juli 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Guests include designer Machine Dazzle, supply chain expert Aparna Mehta, journalist Amanda Mull and supermodel Cameron Russell.
Original broadcast date: September 6, 2024
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Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?
26 juni 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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Sports psychology for everyday life
19 juni 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024
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How predictions took over our lives
12 juni 2026 · 50 min
From betting apps to AI models, prediction has become big business. This hour, why we're so drawn to certainty, and what happens when we mistake forecasts for facts. Guests include professor Brendan Dwyer, philosopher Carissa Véliz, and journalist Simone Stolzoff. Lees meer
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The case for merging human bodies with machines
5 juni 2026 · 50 min
From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between human and machine is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us without diminishing our humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engineer and biophysicist Hugh Herr, material scientist Anna Maria Coclite and biochemist Jennifer Doudna. Lees meer
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Beyond the manosphere: Supporting boys and men in the real world
29 mei 2026 · 51 min
The debate about masculinity has reached a fever pitch. But Richard Reeves says we must move past the culture wars and look at the facts. This hour, a thoughtful approach to supporting boys and men. Lees meer
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What we'll eat on a warmer planet
22 mei 2026 · 50 min
From the farm, to the lab, to our tables, what we eat and how it's grown is changing. Agriculture contributes to global warming and is being transformed by it. This hour, a glimpse into the future of food. Lees meer
Guests include chef and policy advisor Sam Kass, farmers Jim Whitaker and Jessica Whitaker Allen, biotechnologist Isha Datar and artist Sam Van Aken.
Original broadcast date: July 5, 2024.
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How to feel alive in an exhausting world
15 mei 2026 · 50 min
Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is revealing about stress, breathing, cellular energy and the body. Lees meer
Guests include mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard and science journalist James Nestor.
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How to mend a broken heart
8 mei 2026 · 50 min
When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache. Lees meer
Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato, and social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug.
This episode originally aired October 1, 2021.
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How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)
1 mei 2026 · 50 min
From peptides and protein, to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging. Lees meer
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Can we preserve knowledge … forever?
24 april 2026 · 50 min
Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers explore preserving our past, present and future. Guests include game designer CM Ralph, digital librarian Brewster Kayle, molecular biologist Dina Zielinksi and archeologist Chris Fisher. Lees meer
Original air date: January 27, 2023
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Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems
17 april 2026 · 50 min
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, she poses big questions to help you find out what the good life means today. Lees meer
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The hidden forces shaping your choices
10 april 2026 · 50 min
Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cross-cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand, urban planner Jeff Speck, and Tempe resident Ignacio Delgadillo. Original broadcast date: May 2, 2025 Lees meer
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Could AI help us, not replace us?
3 april 2026 · 50 min
The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosophy, a test case, and a glimpse into the future of work. Lees meer
Guests include Siri co-creator Tom Gruber, CENTURY Tech CEO Priya Lakhani and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev.
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A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions
27 maart 2026 · 50 min
Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating — but science-backed tools can help us wrangle them. This hour, neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares research from his Emotion and Self-Control Lab. Original air date: March 7, 2025. Lees meer
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How does your brain perceive the world?
20 maart 2026 · 50 min
Do you see images in your mind? Do you have an inner monologue? Do you have memories you swear are real? Our minds have tremendous variation. This hour, insights on how our brains construct reality. Guests include the editorial director of TED-Ed animations Alex Rosenthal, psychologist John Wixted and love coach Francesca Hogi. Lees meer
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The TED talk that put writer Pico Iyer in “Marty Supreme”
18 maart 2026 · 15 min
“Marty Supreme” stars Timothée Chalamet as a young, brash table tennis player in the 1950s trying to hustle his way to a world championship. One of the characters standing in Marty’s way is played by frequent guest, Pico Iyer, a TED speaker and travel writer who’d never acted before. In this bonus episode, Iyer shares how a TED talk unexpectedly landed him the role and reflects on how this simple game can teach us to play with someone, not just against them. Lees meer
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Curious stories of coexistence
13 maart 2026 · 50 min
Can otters be city dwellers? Are aliens real? Do we have to experience misery to understand happiness? On this episode, we investigate how strange bedfellows can lead to radical realizations. Guests include evolutionary biologist Philip Johns, astrophysicist Avi Loeb and author Laurel Braitman. Lees meer
Original air date: March 21, 2025
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Getting what you want: A guide to negotiating
6 maart 2026 · 50 min
Negotiations are a part of life, but too often they end up in an ugly confrontation or stalemate. This hour, TED speakers share ideas on navigating conflicts with more clarity and less fear. Guests include mediator and law professor Alex Carter and linguist Magdalena Hoeller. Lees meer
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Three mothers who shaped American history
27 februari 2026 · 50 min
MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history. Original air date: February 27, 2026. Lees meer
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Did social media break a generation — or just change it?
20 februari 2026 · 50 min
Is tech rewiring childhood or exposing what’s already broken? Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, and a Gen Z advocate debate social media bans, attention and what “fun” looks like off-screen. Guests include social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, youth online safety activist Maximilian Milovidov and author Catherine Price. Lees meer
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How you see yourself
13 februari 2026 · 50 min
What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers add new dimensions to the idea of self perception. Guests include portrait photographer David Suh, social psychologist Dolly Chugh, journalist Elise Hu and science writer Anil Ananthaswamy. Lees meer
Original air date: April 4, 2025
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How to talk about peace
6 februari 2026 · 50 min
How do you rebuild trust after bloodshed? This hour, a closer look at two unlikely truces: LA gang leaders who negotiated peace and activists in the Middle East who chose dialogue over hate. Lees meer
Guests include peace activists Aqeela Sherrills, Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon.
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The future of our memories
30 januari 2026 · 50 min
From creating “synthetic” memories to reviving ruined monuments, tech no longer simply stores the past — it can enhance it. This hour, we explore new ways to capture, share and even recreate our past. Guests include technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, cartoonist Amy Kurzweil and digital archaeologist Chance Coughenour. Lees meer
(Original broadcast date: January 24, 2025)
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What can you control in this chaotic world?
23 januari 2026 · 50 min
When it feels like the world is on fire, it's hard to know what's in your control and what's out of your hands. This hour, TED speakers explain ways you can reclaim your agency. Guests include financial advisor Matt Pitcher, sociologist Anindya Kundu, journalist Jennifer Wallace and design thinking professor Bill Burnett. Lees meer
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What we — and AI — can learn from nature's intelligence
16 januari 2026 · 50 min
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. We want to dedicate this episode to Bakker who passed away in August 2023, only a few months after giving her TED Talk. Her research and legacy continue to inspire. Lees meer
Original broadcast date: March 8, 2024
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The secrets in your baby's genes
9 januari 2026 · 50 min
Genomics researcher Dr. Robert Green explains how sequencing babies’ DNA can reveal hidden health risks. This hour we explore where the benefits end and the ethical dilemmas begin. Lees meer
Guests include Dr. Robert Green, bioethicist and pediatrician Dr. Lainie Friedman Ross and genetic counselor Bethany Zettler.
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Navigating uncertainty
2 januari 2026 · 50 min
In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty. Guests include former medical clown Matt Wilson, psychologist Jamil Zaki, writer and filmmaker Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir and human rights activist Yifat Susskind. Lees meer
(Original broadcast date: January 10, 2025)
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Who counts as a significant other?
26 december 2025 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
Guest include journalist Rhaina Cohen, marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile, social psychologist Bella DePaulo and photographer Elias Weiss Friedman of "The Dogist."
Original broadcast date: February 7, 2025
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Who is really shaping the future of AI?
19 december 2025 · 51 min
What will AI look like in 2026? Is the hype a bubble or a tech revolution that will transform everything? This episode, the global politics shaping the future of AI and what it means for you. Guests include tech entrepreneur Alvin Wang Graylin, NPR tech reporter John Ruwitch, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in conversation with TED's Chris Anderson. Lees meer
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Soundtracks of our lives
12 december 2025 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
(Original Broadcast Date: February 21, 2025)
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Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony'
10 december 2025 · 14 min
Before his passing, conductor Robert Franz guided us through the first movement of Dvorák's "New World Symphony" using his four essential tools for listening—rhythm, melody, texture and visuals. As the year comes to a close, Manoush Zomorodi shares one of her favorite TED Radio Hour+ episodes. Lees meer
Robert Franz was also featured in episode, "How we experience time."
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Finding your bliss
5 december 2025 · 52 min
It's been a long, complicated year. This hour, TED speakers share ideas to help you get grounded, back on track, and even edge toward something like bliss. Lees meer
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Decoding nature’s hidden patterns
28 november 2025 · 50 min
We can’t protect what we don’t understand. From decoding wolf howls to making sense of millions of citizen-science sightings, we explore the tools helping researchers understand the wild in new ways. Lees meer
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