Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
3 ideas for communicating across the political divide | Isaac Saul
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inh...
The alchemy of pop | Kesha
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You can write a song and you can not tell the truth, but your song will suck," says pop star Kesha....
The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward | Saleem Ali
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amoun...
AI that connects the digital and physical worlds | Anima Anandkumar
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“While language models may help generate new ideas, they cannot attack the hard part of science, w...
Lessons from my father’s final days | Laurel Braitman
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the sa...
Reducing toxic polarization – one conversation at a time | Dave Isay
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 20 years StoryCorps has been traveling the country gathering the stories and wisdom of ...
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy ...
Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results fro...
Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questio...
Magic and wonder in the age of AI | David Kwong
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwi...
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't...
Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot chor...
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Horse Barbie | Geena Rocero
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first episode of a new series — the TED Talks Daily Book Club. Join Elise as she inter...
A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone | Storybook Maze
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they're scarc...
Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenanc...
The hidden danger of lead in soil | Yvette Cabrera
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's an invisible health threat right under our feet, says investigative journalist Yvette Cabrer...
The last 6 decades of AI — and what comes next | Ray Kurzweil
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent...
How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wire...
A scientific breakthrough that could transform how we produce food | David Friedberg
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture fundamentally changed the way humans live — but at a cost, using up huge tracts of lan...
Sunday Pick: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… ...
Why US laws must expand beyond the nuclear family | Diana Adams
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it's still the basis for social an...
How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a te...
Is cultivated meat the future of food? | Uma Valeti
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The way we raise animals is destructive to humans, animals and the environment, says cardiologist an...
A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Sam...
To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving ...
How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and...
Sunday Pick: Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the U...
Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression tru...
Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artific...
Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs....
Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and ...
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to dive...
Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 b...
Why broken hearts hurt — and what heals them | Yoram Yovell
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both? Revealing how y...
How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment p...
A snack’s journey from the farm to your mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangach...
Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to be let into the development process, says ...
The difference between false empathy and true support | Chezare A. Warren
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a right way and wrong way to do empathy, says author and scholar Chezare A. Warren. So how d...
Sunday Pick: What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How to imagine a better future for democracy | adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US democracy needs repair — and care is the answer, says author adrienne maree brown in conversa...
An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in three workers globally will see their jobs disrupted by AI and tech advancements this decade ...
My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late | Sonia Vallabh
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biomedical researcher Sonia Vallabh's life was turned upside down when she learned she had the genet...
Be courageous! A call to speak up for what you believe | Bari Weiss
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Ba...
The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt...
How to break down barriers and not accept limits | Candace Parker
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time ...
Sunday Pick: How to make a fan — from F1 to Banana Ball
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How a "Hi Level" mindset helps you realize your potential | Cordae
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a legacy? Hip-hop artist Cordae tells how he went from mixtape-dropping h...
Are we celebrating the wrong leaders? | Martin Gutmann
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to celebrate leaders for their dramatic words and actions in times of crisis — but we ofte...
With AI, anyone can be a coder now | Thomas Dohmke
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could code just by talking out loud? GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke shows how, thanks to AI, t...
The good news you might have missed | Angus Hervey
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you believe the world is doomed might depend on where you get your news, says journal...
How to fight for democracy in the shadow of autocracy | Fatma Karume
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, sa...
The luminous mystery of fireflies | Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an ast...
Sunday Pick: Why people and AI make good business partners
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
How fantasy worlds can spark real change | Annalee Newitz
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the world's problems have you weary, journalist and science fiction writer Annalee Newitz sugge...
The science of lifespan — and the impact of your five senses | Christi Gendron
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What you experience through your senses — sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — can impact ho...
The workers rebuilding communities after natural disasters | Saket Soni
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As climate change leads to more and more natural disasters, a group of workers is showing up at one ...
With spatial intelligence, AI will understand the real world | Fei-Fei Li
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning of the universe, all was darkness — until the first organisms developed sight, wh...
Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of ...
An activist investor on challenging the status quo | Bill Ackman
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buy...
Sunday Pick: How to care for the people who take care of us (w/ Ai-jen Poo)
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rar...
How aerosols brighten clouds — and cool the planet | Sarah J. Doherty
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a conundrum: the same aerosol pollutants that harm human health also help cool the climate, s...
How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion | Ian Bremmer
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an exploration of conflict and diplomacy, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media ...
Welcome to the world of audio computers | Jason Rugolo
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive preview of unreleased technology, designer and inventor Jason Rugolo unveils an enti...
Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The political system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exp...
The US has a teacher shortage — here's how to fix it | Randy Seriguchi Jr.
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education in...
Sunday Pick: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you … b...
An updated action plan for solving the climate crisis — and a look at progress to date | Ryan Panchadsaram, Anjali Grover and David Biello
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to climate, what are we doing right and where should we focus our efforts next? System...
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understan...
How the US is destroying young people's future | Scott Galloway
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that...
How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict | Helen Toner
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former ...
My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia | Bonnie Hancock
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Aus...
How AI is unlocking the secrets of nature and the universe | Demis Hassabis
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help us answer life's biggest questions? In this visionary conversation, Google DeepMind cofo...
Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an epis...
A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like p...
The secret ingredient of business success | Pete Stavros
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, employees are unmotivated and unhappy, with no real incentive to invest much of anything ...
How to live with fire | Oral McGuire
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balanc...
The weird and wonderful art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Auntieverse" — a surreal tribute to "auntie culture" by artist Niceaunties, inspir...
The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communicati...
What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its d...
Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice — Boeing and how to lead in a crisis
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the...
How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday li...
How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says s...
A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face | Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli p...
What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficki...
Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED | Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff-Bell
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the e...
Sunday Pick: How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosityEach Sunday, TED share...
How to find joy in climate action | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in...
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to b...
Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she ...
Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? ...
A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation a...
Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter...
Sunday Pick: The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by...
There's more to life than being happy | Emily Esfahani Smith
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes ...
What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria Sophocles
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. ...
A futuristic vision for Latin America, rooted in ancient design | Catalina Lotero
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would Latin America look like if colonization hadn't interrupted its ancient civilizations? Ima...