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Elise Hu introduces Bradley Tusk, who advocates for secure, accessible phone voting to increase voter turnout and improve democracy. Tusk argues that politicians prioritize winning elections over all else, leading to dysfunction and polarization. He proposes mobile voting as a solution, referencing his experience with ...
This TED Talks Daily episode features an interview with Nada Majdalani, the Palestinian Director of EcoPeace Middle East. Majdalani discusses the interconnectedness of climate change and conflict in the Middle East, arguing that addressing climate issues can foster cooperation between Israelis, Jordanians, and Palesti...
The TED Talks Daily podcast presents an episode of "Far Flung" featuring Salim Reshamwala, who explores the story of Barcelona's "manteros," or street vendors, who are primarily undocumented immigrants from West Africa. Facing legal barriers to employment, these vendors formed a union and launched a streetwear brand ca...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, artist Maira Kalman shares her reflections on life, death, and the creative process, drawing inspiration from daily routines like reading obituaries and watching murder mysteries. She discusses the influence of her mother's unconventional wisdom, the value of embracing inconsistencies, a...
In this TED Talks Daily episode, organizational psychologist Dr. Rafael Chiuzi discusses the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and beyond, defining it as the belief that one will not be punished for speaking up with ideas or concerns. Drawing from historical events and personal experiences, he illustr...
In a TED Talks Daily episode, Elise Hu introduces a conversation between Jacqueline Novogratz, an impact investor, and Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO of M-PESA, Africa's largest fintech platform. They discuss how M-PESA revolutionized financial access across Africa, starting from its origins in solving the problem of sending m...
This TED Talks Daily episode features poet Safiya Sinclair reciting her poem "Marigolds, a letter to wonder," which reflects on nature, family, and memory. Following the poem, host Elise Hu and TED's Helen Walters engage in a Q&A with Sinclair. The conversation explores Sinclair's writing process, her inspiration, th...
Elise Hu introduces Josephine Waweru, a smallholder farmer from Kenya, who shares her story of overcoming drought and transforming her farm with the help of a solar-powered water pump. Josephine details her initial struggles with water scarcity and how the innovation of affordable solar irrigation revitalized her farm,...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect for the reconstruction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, who recounts the events of the 2019 fire and the subsequent efforts to rebuild the iconic structure. Villeneuve describes the day of the fire, the outpouring of support a...
This episode of Work Life with Adam Grant explores the science of taking breaks and how to make the most of time off to prevent burnout and enhance well-being. Adam interviews Shashank Nizam, who implemented mandatory vacations at his company, Simpliflying, and Sabine Sonnentag, an expert on time off and recovery. The ...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, host Elise Hu introduces Paul Catchlove's archive talk on the power of reflection. Catchlove shares his personal journey through various careers, emphasizing reflection as a constant practice that has helped him improve performance, make better decisions, and build stronger relations...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, host Elise Hu introduces Cai Guo-Qiang, a multidisciplinary artist known for his pyrotechnic events, who discusses his lifelong fascination with gunpowder and its use in his art. Cai shares how he transitioned from setting off small explosions as a child to creating large-scale firew...
In this TED Talks Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces a talk by computer scientist Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, who explores the idea of a social internet for animals. Ilyena shares her research on providing animals with technology to improve their lives and give them more control, including their social interactions. S...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, Elise Hu interviews digital forensic scientist Hany Farid about the implications of generative AI on trust, media, and politics. Farid discusses the erosion of trust in information sources and the challenges of regaining it, emphasizing the role of social media in spreading misinform...
This episode of TED Talks Daily features digital forensic scientist Hany Farid discussing the dangers of generative AI and its impact on truth and trust in the digital world. Farid explains how AI can create convincing fake images and videos, leading to the spread of misinformation and new forms of fraud. He details fo...
This TED Talk Daily podcast features an interview with Fredette Lamp, an artist and designer from the French street theater collective La Machine. Lamp discusses the creation and impact of the collective's giant moving machines, such as fire-breathing sea dragons and slumbering minotaurs. She explains the process of ...
In this episode of TED Talks Daily, host Elise Hu introduces Al Gore's talk from the TED Countdown Summit 2025, where he addresses the myths surrounding the climate movement and the fossil fuel industry's "climate realism" narrative. Gore argues that despite advancements in renewable energy, the world is not moving fas...
Elise Hu interviews writer, performer, and educator Sarah Kay about her journey as a poet and her new collection, "A Little Daylight Left." Sarah shares her early experiences with poetry, influenced by her parents and the New York City Teen Poetry Slam. She discusses her accidental ambassadorship after her TED Talk wen...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Yara Shahidi, who discusses the importance of curiosity in imagining a better world and our place within it. Shahidi reflects on how the sense of wonder from childhood often diminishes as we grow older and are pressured to focus on specific areas of expertise. Dr...
In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Megan J. McArdle, a journalist who grapples with the anxiety of AI threatening her writing career while also holding libertarian beliefs in progress and new technologies. McArdle discusses her fears about AI's impact on jobs, drawing a parallel to the Luddites' r...
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