TED Radio Hour

Equestrian Kat Naud shares her journey towards Olympic dreams. Guests discuss rethinking pain as more than just a symptom and the evolution of pain management. Innovative approaches to pain relief explored, including acupuncture and exercise. Chronic pain challenges and opioid addiction addressed with multi-faceted solutions.

Adventurer Catherine Mohr shares a captivating dive story with sharks and sea urchins. Marine biologists explore ocean mating behaviors like male-to-female transitions in clownfish and lobster courtship rituals. Venom scientist Mandë Holford discusses the therapeutic potential of snail venom for pain and cancer treatments, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts.

Exposure scientist Rick Neitzel, partnered with Apple, discusses the impact of daily listening habits on hearing. They explore safe listening practices and the future of

Linguists and a social psychologist explore the history and significance of words like 'they', 'Latinx', and 'rigged'. They discuss language evolution, inclusivity, and the impact of words on perception and society. The podcast delves into linguistic changes, political discourse, and the power of words in shaping our understanding and beliefs.

Experts like Gay Gordon-Byrne and Andrew Dent discuss reimagining sustainability through repair and innovative materials. Topics cover right-to-repair movements, futuristic materials like vegan leather, geothermal energy, and reducing methane emissions in the livestock industry.

AI researchers and climate researchers discuss the environmental impact of AI models, mining for essential minerals, reimagining transportation for sustainability, battery recycling, and using satellites and AI to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. They also explore the challenges of space debris collisions and harnessing AI for wind energy and electricity supply forecasting to mitigate climate change.

Former GOP congressman, organizational psychologist, and civil rights activist discuss the benefits of admitting when we're wrong. Topics include climate change beliefs evolution, embracing intellectual challenges, navigating conversations with different perspectives, and embracing growth through learning and unlearning.

Community organizer, researcher, Wikipedia founders, and artist discuss creating inclusive public spaces, digital connectivity, participatory budgeting, and Wikipedia's role in the Arab Spring.

Social scientist, cartoonist, journalist, and counselor discuss embracing awkwardness. Topics include middle school reflections, navigating social awkwardness, growth, creativity, connection, candid sex education, and embracing authenticity.

Super recognizer Yenny Seo and other experts discuss the use of facial technology in identifying, influencing, and mimicking us. They explore ethical concerns, biases in technology, luxury services in casinos, and integrating facial expressions into technology for improved human-computer interactions.