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.
Episodes
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Alex Honnold: How Much Can Preparation Mitigate Risk?
Would you rock climb without a rope? What if it was a 3,000 foot summit? It seems like an extremely dangerous risk. But Alex Honnold says with the right preparation, it's not as risky as it seems.
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Mariana Mazzucato: When It Comes To Innovation, Who Are The Real Risk-Takers?
We idolize entrepreneurs as genius risk-takers responsible for turning ideas into reality. But economist Mariana Mazzucato says we're overlooking a major player in the innovation process: government.
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Ian Firth: How Do Engineers Balance Risk And Beauty In Design?
As a bridge designer, Ian Firth is responsible for building safe, reliable bridges. But he also manages the risk involved with designing bridges that are beautiful — not just functional.
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Dylan Evans: Are Some People Just Better At Taking Risks?
Dylan Evans spent years studying pro gamblers and found that the savviest risk-takers are better at calculating probability. He says we can make better decisions by learning from expert gamblers.
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Kashfia Rahman: Why Do Some Teenagers Take Reckless Risks?
Teenagers are often depicted as reckless. But what is it that seems to propel them to take careless risks? As a budding neuroscientist, high school student Kashfia Rahman set out to find some answers.
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Dan Moshavi: Can Expressing Your Anger Make You A Better Leader?
If you think getting angry isn't a sign of emotional intelligence — think again, says Dan Moshavi. He says research shows anger might actually be a powerful, constructive motivator in the workplace.
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Lisa Fritsch: Am I Angry, Bitter, Or Just Passionate?
When Lisa Fritsch was running for governor of Texas, she had to walk a fine line to never appear angry. Today, she wants to destroy that trope — because it forces black women like her to be silent.
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Soraya Chemaly: Who's Allowed To Get Angry?
Women are often discouraged from expressing anger — and if they do, they're penalized. Writer Soraya Chemaly explains the ways women are socialized to suppress anger.
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Russell Kolts: How Can We Use Compassion To Manage Our Anger?
Why are some of us more likely to struggle with anger, and how can we learn to manage it? Psychologist Russell Kolts offers strategies for using compassion to transform our approach to anger.
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Ryan Martin: Why Do We Need Anger?
We often assume any expression of anger is negative and irrational. But psychologist Ryan Martin says anger is there to tell us something important-- and we should view it as a healthy force for good.
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Jordan Raskopoulos: What Does Anxiety Feel Like For A Performer?
Comedian Jordan Raskopolous wanted to push past the stigma of mental health and talk about her anxiety disorder publicly. She says she, like everyone else, just needed the right audience.
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Thomas Insel: Why Are We Afraid To Discuss Mental Illness, If Many Struggle With It?
Last year, about one in five were affected by a mental illness. Thomas Insel says we know how to give the right kind of care, but we're not doing it. He argues the first step is to talk about it.