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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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#2483

How to end factory farming | Lewis Bollard

Factory farming is the greatest moral crisis we ignore, says farm animal welfare champion ... more

6 hrs Ago

12 MINS

12:29

6 hrs Ago


#2482

How displaced people are driving local economies | Julienne Oyler

The number of forcibly displaced people across the world is on the rise. While aid systems... more

Yesterday

10 MINS

10:08

Yesterday


#2481

Most countries fail at clean energy. Here’s how mine succeeded | Sebastián Kind

Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to gen... more

03 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:49

03 Sep 2025


#2480

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe | Daphne Halikiopoulou

Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daph... more

02 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:43

02 Sep 2025


#2479

How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi (re-release)

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They ... more

01 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:02

01 Sep 2025


#2478

Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) | How to Be a Better Human

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Ex... more

31 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:24

31 Aug 2025


#2477

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson (re-release)

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an educatio... more

30 Aug 2025

20 MINS

20:20

30 Aug 2025


#2476

"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji

What happens when a poet talks back to AI? In an electrifying performance, Salome Agbaroji... more

29 Aug 2025

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06:30

29 Aug 2025


#2475

Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari

As a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in th... more

28 Aug 2025

11 MINS

11:11

28 Aug 2025


#2474

Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? | Simona Francese

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up... more

27 Aug 2025

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13:23

27 Aug 2025


#2473

Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy

Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult... more

26 Aug 2025

14 MINS

14:40

26 Aug 2025


#2472

How AI could generate new life-forms | Eric Nguyen

If DNA is just a string of letters, could AI learn to read it … or even write it? Bioengin... more

25 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:05

25 Aug 2025


#2471

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and ...

Rha Goddess is an entrepreneurial soul coach and author of the new book "Intentional Ambit... more

24 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:52

24 Aug 2025


#2470

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price (re-release)

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your... more

23 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:26

23 Aug 2025


#2469

What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe

What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam ... more

22 Aug 2025

11 MINS

11:08

22 Aug 2025


#2468

The missing piece in the story of migration | Sonia Shah and Zeke Hernandez

Headlines often reduce migration to crisis and controversy, leaving out the bigger picture... more

21 Aug 2025

59 MINS

59:49

21 Aug 2025


#2467

The science of making fruits and veggies last longer | Jenny Du

It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and... more

20 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:32

20 Aug 2025


#2466

300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell

Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk an... more

19 Aug 2025

19 MINS

19:33

19 Aug 2025


#2465

The world's first "nature superpower" | Ilona Szabó de Carvalho

Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — ... more

18 Aug 2025

10 MINS

10:32

18 Aug 2025


#2464

Sunday Pick: After the Glory Fades | Good Sport

Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their... more

17 Aug 2025

37 MINS

37:44

17 Aug 2025


#2463

Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psyc... more

16 Aug 2025

16 MINS

16:34

16 Aug 2025


#2462

Why your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan | Dion Dawson

What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated sin... more

15 Aug 2025

27 MINS

27:17

15 Aug 2025


#2461

A practical guide to taking control of your life | Cate Hall

The real lever of a meaningful life isn’t intelligence or hustle — it’s personal agency, s... more

14 Aug 2025

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10:05

14 Aug 2025