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TED Talks Daily

Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world"s leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:49

Most countries fail at clean energy. Here’s how mine...

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2025/09/03

Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years, despite economic crises and skepticism. How did the country's transition off fossil fuels happen so quickly? He shows why the key breakthrough didn't hinge on technology or resources — and explains how other countries can follow the same path.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search

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10:43

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in...

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2025/09/02

Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into people’s economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDSports:ted.com/sportsTEDAI

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18:02

How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi...

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2025/09/01

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a 21st-century revival of the labor movement in order to build a more equitable future.This episode originally aired on May 23, 2022.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in

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41:24

Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your...

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2025/08/31

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the emotional toll of modern work culture and the importance of community. They also dive into Sarah’s newest book, From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire, and explore the idea that between pandemics, climate change, and economic inequality, many of us are feeling a huge (and often unacknowledged sense of grief. Sarh explains the concept of

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20:20

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson...

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2025/08/30

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.This episode originally aired in 2006.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDSports:ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna:ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco:ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See

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6:30

"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never...

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2025/08/29

What happens when a poet talks back to AI? In an electrifying performance, Salome Agbaroji performs her original spoken-word poem, "The Unprompted," weaving a powerful reflection on humanity, technology and what no machine can match.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDSports:ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna:ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San

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11:11

Want to make change? Let the kids tell their stories...

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2025/08/28

As a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in the conversations that mattered. His solution? A simple blog that has since transformed into Youth Ki Awaaz (Voice of the Youth): India’s largest citizen media platform, where more than 200,000 young people write about underrepresented issues every month. From stories of bringing electricity to forgotten villages to launching national climate campaigns, Tewari reveals how authentic storytelling can build

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13:23

Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? |...

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2025/08/27

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms. Chemist and professor Simona Francese presents a potentially groundbreaking alternative that could transform how and when we identify this deadly disease.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about

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14:40

Why you should spend less time with your kids |...

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2025/08/26

Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. With wit and humor, she lays out the unexpected benefits of letting our kids be a bit more “free range” — and shows why the most teachable moments happen when parents aren’t there.For a chance to give your own

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13:05

How AI could generate new life-forms | Eric Nguyen

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2025/08/25

If DNA is just a string of letters, could AI learn to read it … or even write it? Bioengineering researcher Eric Nguyen reveals how AI has upended the rules of biology, potentially creating a future where disease is cured with personalized medicine, extinct species are resurrected (Jurassic Park, anyone?) and microbes designed for Mars make interplanetary life possible. Learn more about how the world's first AI-designed CRISPR model successfully edited genes — and what it means for our understanding

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53:52

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Intentional Ambition:...

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2025/08/24

Rha Goddess is an entrepreneurial soul coach and author of the new book "Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment." In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview with host Elise Hu, Goddess talks about moving forward after the 2020 pandemic and how you can center your life around joy and mental wellbeing. She lays out the three stages to renegotiate your relationship to work in order to discover and align with your true ambitions. Later in the conversation,

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13:26

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life |...

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2025/08/23

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.This episode originally aired on July 20, 2022.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about

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11:08

What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an...

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2025/08/22

What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam Sidibe thinks many businesses are going about social impact all wrong — and leaving millions of dollars on the table at the same time. Drawing from decades of experience, she reveals a playbook for brands to create real impact, proving that what’s good for society can be great for business.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more

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59:49

The missing piece in the story of migration | Sonia...

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2025/08/21

Headlines often reduce migration to crisis and controversy, leaving out the bigger picture that movement is a natural, even necessary part of who we are. As borders tighten and debates intensify, journalist Sonia Shah and professor Zeke Hernandez unravel our historical understanding of migration and examine immigration's impact on creating resilient, safe and economically flourishing societies.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested

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13:32

The science of making fruits and veggies last longer...

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2025/08/20

It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges? Engineer and chemist Jenny Du shares how a simple plant-based innovation — using the same elements found in fruit and vegetable peels — can extend the shelf life of produce, while also fighting food waste and spurring a healthier, more sustainable food system.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out

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19:33

300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell

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2025/08/19

Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and more — sharing why this art form remains a singularly unifying force.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events

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10:32

The brilliance of an economy that protects healthy...

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2025/08/18

Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all part of a multi-billion-dollar global environmental crime economy. Civic entrepreneur Ilona Szabó de Carvalho sees this crisis as an opportunity. Revealing how Brazil is pioneering an economic model actually profiting from protecting nature, she shares the ambitious restoration goals and innovations in forest mapping that are turning the country into a

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37:44

Sunday Pick: After the Glory Fades | Good Sport

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2025/08/17

Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey Gendron, Olympian, turned chef, Dawn Burrell, and soccer legend Carli Lloyd about finding grace and direction when closing a chapter. Transcripts for Good Sport are available at go.ted.com/GStranscriptsThis episode originally

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16:34

Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger |...

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2025/08/16

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practical tools for building stronger relationships from a researcher who’s rethinking Freud, one deep breath at a time.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in

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27:17

Why your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan |...

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2025/08/15

What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise, delivering top-quality produce to thousands of Chicago households every week and reaching a million dollars in revenue in just 18 months. He’s proving that it’s possible to replace the outdated food pantry model with a data-driven

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