Big problems need audacious solutions. This hour, TED speakers use data and common sense to make laws more effective, reform the foster care system and hold environmental offenders accountable. Guests include criminal justice reform activist Sheena Meade, child welfare advocates Sixto Cancel and Marquan Teetz, and ocean monitoring expert Tony Long. 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/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Guest Sixto Cancel, CEO of Think of Us, discusses his mission to revolutionize the child welfare system. Kara and Scott also cover the Dow's record highs, George Santos leaving Congress, and Google's evidence suppression. They touch on real estate advantages, foster care reform, international issues, and the importance of experiences and masculinity.

TED Radio Hour discusses audacious solutions to big problems, including criminal justice reform, improving foster care, and holding environmental offenders accountable. Guests share personal experiences and advocate for societal changes to create better outcomes for individuals and the environment.