TED Radio Hour
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The TED Radio Hour is a narrative journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
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Episodes
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A fun expert's guide to enjoying life offline
Journalist Catherine Price advocates for kids connecting, growing, and playing offline. She shares tips for how kids — and adults — can ditch their phones and embrace the power of fun.
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How 'Anxious Generation' author Jonathan Haidt took on Big Tech
Jonathan Haidt created a movement around protecting the "anxious generation" from the harms of social media. Now, his work has fueled a global push to ban kids from these platforms. Will it work?
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How you see yourself
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.
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The future of our memories
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.
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Would you want to know what's in your baby's DNA?
Geneticist Dr. Robert Green is sequencing the DNA of healthy newborns to find hidden disease risks. This knowledge can save lives — but gene sequencing is not a crystal ball.
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Navigating uncertainty
In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty.
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What OpenAI's Sam Altman thinks of AI disaster scenarios
AI has sparked big questions around safety and ethics. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his vision for AI's future and why he thinks the rewards outweigh the risks, live onstage with TED's Chris Anderson.
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How China's underdog status in the AI arms race is fueling their approach
While big tech pours billions into the AGI race, China leans into open source models. NPR's John Ruwitch explains why this approach works in China's favor and what it means for the rest of the world.
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A tech strategist's take on why the U.S. and China should work together on AI
Tech strategist Alvin Graylin says AI will either cause our demise or usher in an era of abundance. To avert disaster, he says the U.S. and China need to stop the AI arms race and start collaborating.
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Soundtracks of our lives
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.
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Why playgrounds matter for both children and adults
Kids immediately find joy and bliss in a playground. Photographer Stefen Chow wants adults to reconnect to that same feeling.
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Forget New Year's resolutions. For 2026, sit with a question instead
As host of the On Being radio show, Krista Tippett asked guests countless metaphysical questions. But this new year, she recommends tossing the resolutions and turning the big questions on yourself.
