TED Radio Hour: A More Walkable World

This episode of the TED Radio Hour, titled "A More Walkable World," explores the benefits of walking and creating walkable cities. It begins with a discussion of the Body Electric project, which studied the effects of regular movement breaks on health and well-being, and shares listener experiences. The episode then delves into urban planning, featuring Jeff Speck, who advocates for designing cities that prioritize walkability by making them useful, safe, comfortable, and interesting. The podcast also highlights GirlTrek, an organization that encourages Black women to walk for health and community. Finally, it shares the story of John Francis, the Planet Walker, who has been walking for environmentalism and promoting kindness for 50 years.