Best Duncan And Angus Podcasts (2025)

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The science of uncertainty — and the origin of conspiracy theories | Adam Kucharski 12:52

1h ago12:52

12:52

Why do we find it easier to trust some concepts and ideas over others? Mathematician Adam Kucharski explores the science of uncertainty, revealing how the very human need for explanation shapes trust in science, fear of technology and belief in conspiracy theories. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. …

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The future isn't just coded — it's built | Lauren Dunford 12:08

1h ago12:08

12:08

Look around — almost everything you see was manufactured, from baby formula to AI data centers and beyond. Yet we rarely think about how it’s all made. Factory fixer Lauren Dunford pulls back the curtain on modern manufacturing, revealing just how thrilling and world-shaping this unsung engine of progress can be. Discover how reinventing this overl…

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Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin 14:00

19m ago14:00

14:00

Many gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments ... which is the exact opposite of what wildlife wants, says ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin. She shows the beauty of letting your garden run wild, surveying the success she's had increasing biodiversity even in the middle of New York City — and offers tips for cultivating a g…

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Sunday Pick: How to say no | WorkLife with Adam Grant 36:46

7m ago36:46

36:46

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create s…

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A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper 9:32

33m ago9:32

9:32

Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (and perhaps save democracy) by learning how to lose. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is this the time of monsters — or miracles? | Angus Hervey 12:08

5d ago12:08

12:08

Headlines warn of a world in collapse, but solutions journalist Angus Hervey finds the overlooked triumphs that never make the news — from the rollout of malaria vaccines to the recovery of sea turtles. With hard data and stories from the frontlines, he reveals the hidden progress that perseveres even as it feels like the world is falling apart, an…

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Why love is harder in a second language | Magdalena Hoeller 17:23

32m ago17:23

17:23

Saying “I love you” often feels more meaningful in your first language than in any other language you learn later in life, explains linguist and polyglot Magdalena Hoeller. Unpacking the hidden challenges of intercultural relationships — from language barriers and humor gaps to subtle power dynamics — she shares how couples can turn these struggles…

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 12:35

31m ago12:35

12:35

What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 15:01

1h ago15:01

15:01

Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 11:35

1h ago11:35

11:35

In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible. Want to help…

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Start With Why, 15th Anniversary Edition | Simon Sinek 36:13

1d ago36:13

36:13

Simon Sinek is an inspirational speaker and author of the bestselling book, “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview, with host Elise Hu, Simon reflects on his message 15 years later and explains why it’s important to stay true to your why, both in the short- and long-term. He …

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 13:31

2d ago13:31

13:31

The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution. Want to help shape TED’s…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 10:15

3d ago10:15

10:15

You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum. Want to help …

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 26:48

4d ago26:48

26:48

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 15:18

5d ago15:18

15:18

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

6d ago15:16

15:16

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our surve…

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 19:40

7d ago19:40

19:40

At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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The science of uncertainty — and the origin of conspiracy theories | Adam Kucharski 12:52

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The future isn't just coded — it's built | Lauren Dunford 12:08

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Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin 14:00

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Sunday Pick: How to say no | WorkLife with Adam Grant 36:46

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A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper 9:32

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Is this the time of monsters — or miracles? | Angus Hervey 12:08

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Why love is harder in a second language | Magdalena Hoeller 17:23

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 12:35

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 15:01

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 11:35

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Start With Why, 15th Anniversary Edition | Simon Sinek 36:13

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 13:31

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 10:15

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 26:48

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 15:18

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 19:40