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

Tony Long, an ocean conservation expert and founder of Global Fishing Watch, dives into the critical issues plaguing our oceans, like pirate fishing and oil spills. He introduces groundbreaking solutions using satellite data and AI to monitor maritime activities in real-time. Long emphasizes the importance of making this data publicly accessible, empowering conservationists and citizens alike to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems. His vision aims to revolutionize how we tackle ocean conservation and combat illegal fishing practices.

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.