Manoush Zomorodi appears in the following:
Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans
Friday, June 25, 2021
Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been exploring and working to protect our oceans for more than half a century. Her message has stayed the same: we're taking our oceans for granted.
Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?
Friday, June 25, 2021
In 1998, Alasdair Harris went to Madagascar to research coral reefs. He's worked there ever since. He explains the true meaning of conservation he learned from the island's Indigenous communities.
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What Should You Look For When Shopping For Seafood?
Friday, June 25, 2021
For marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, not knowing where our seafood comes from isn't just a mystery—it's a problem. She says we should reconsider what we eat and how we take it from the sea.
Asha de Vos: Why Are Whales Essential To The Health Of Our Oceans?
Friday, June 25, 2021
Whales are more than just beautiful creatures—they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Marine biologist Asha de Vos explains why protecting whales is crucial for protecting the entire sea.
Mandë Holford: Could Snail Venom Someday Save Your Life?
Friday, June 11, 2021
Cone snails are deadly sea predators; their venom can kill fish and even humans. But chemical biologist Mandë Holford says that powerful venom can actually be used for good — to treat human diseases.
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Why The Strange and Wonderful Parrot Fish Is In Trouble
Friday, June 11, 2021
Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is obsessed with one research subject — the parrot fish. She says there is urgent work to be done to save them and their home, the coral reefs.
Marah Hardt: What Can We Learn From The Sex Lives Of Fish?
Friday, June 11, 2021
Marine biologist Marah Hardt is fascinated with the mating habits of marine life. If we want to save the oceans, she says we have to understand the weird and whimsical sex that helps populate it.
Catherine Mohr: A Love Story... That Begins With A Sea Urchin
Friday, June 11, 2021
Catherine Mohr shares the story of a scuba diving trip gone wrong, where getting stabbed by a sea urchin transformed her relationship with the ocean... and ultimately led her to the love of her life.
Jen Gunter: The Truth About Our Bodies
Friday, May 28, 2021
What does it mean to be healthy and to care for our bodies? This hour, physician and writer Jen Gunter empowers us to cut through false medical claims and make informed decisions about our health.
Lee Mokobe: How Can We Make Sense Of Ourselves Through Poetry?
Friday, May 14, 2021
How can art be a tool to better understand ourselves and the world around us? Poet Lee Mokobe shares what it was like to grow up trans in South Africa, and how language can be a tool for change.
Amanda Gorman: Using Your Voice Is A Political Choice
Friday, May 14, 2021
Poet Amanda Gorman has often been asked to write poems that aren't "political." In her 2018 TED Talk, she explains why her writing inherently carries messages greater than her words.
Jon M. Chu: Why Does Representation On Screen Matter?
Friday, May 14, 2021
With his film Crazy Rich Asians, director Jon M. Chu made his mark on Hollywood — opening doors for Asian American representation on screen. He reflects on how his heritage informs his cinematic work.
Camille A. Brown: How Can We Tap Into Our Creative Expression Through Dance?
Friday, May 14, 2021
For Camille A. Brown, choreography unlocked a new way to understand her power as a dancer. She explains how social dance — and its origins — have allowed her to celebrate her creative identity.
What It's Like To Be A Radio Host With Hearing Loss
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Manoush Zomorodi of the TED Radio Hour podcast talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her hearing loss and strategies she's developed to cope.
TED Radio Hour Offers A Show About Loneliness During The Pandemic
Friday, May 01, 2020
The pandemic has left people to deal with various complicated emotions. TED Radio Hour has put together a show about one of them, loneliness.
A Good Time for Boredom
Monday, March 30, 2020
Manoush Zomorodi, host of TED Radio Hour, discusses her book, Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self.
Whose Bot Army Is Following Manoush?
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Generic usernames, no photos, no tweets. This week, we investigate the dozens of mysterious accounts following Manoush on Twitter. Plus, what makes a good bot – and a bad one.
The Fourth Amendment Needs Your Attention
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
This week, the Supreme Court cases that defined privacy for the digital age. Because the founding fathers didn’t write the Bill of Rights with the internet in mind.
How To Have No Filter
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Listener stories and tips: we wrap up our No Filter series of conversations about how women live online.
How Women Are Owning It Online
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
Note to Self's Manoush Zomorodi and Stella Bugbee, president of New York Magazine's The Cut, on what they've learned by talking to women about life online.
