Best AI Grapple Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 36: AI, Careers & Confidence: How to Future-Proof Your Professional Path with Dr. Kyle Elliott 30:47

18d ago30:47

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In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Dr Kyle Elliott, a career coach to tech executives and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. From humble beginnings offering £5 CV reviews on Fiverr to coaching leaders into top roles at Meta, Google and Amazon, Kyle shares what’s really happening in the job market - and how AI is shifting …

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How do you take the right risks? A photographer and brand builder answer | David Suh and Molly Graham 28:56

5h ago28:56

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How do you find the courage to take risks — and succeed? Portrait photographer David Suh and brand builder Molly Graham explore the challenges of building confidence, navigating setbacks and learning to embrace the real "you." (This conversation is part of "TED Intersections," a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navig…

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Dozens dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria 12:43

15h ago12:43

12:43

In tonight's edition, dozens of people killed and many still missing after heavy flooding swept through Niger state in Nigeria. Also, Rwanda is seeing an economic rise, but the UN is warning the east African country is leaving too many behind. And we are taking a closer look at Sidi Ould Tah now, who's been named President of the African Developmen…

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Beyond the Talk: Lei Cheng in conversation with TED Talks Daily 21:47

16h ago21:47

21:47

“ I marvel at every little freedom that we have. Because for three years and two months, it was all brutally taken away from me,” says Australian journalist Lei Cheng. In 2020, Lei was wrongfully detained in China after being falsely accused of leaking state secrets. Several years after her release, she took the stage at TED2025 to share her perspe…

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Gaza, “Taco Trump”, Musk ‘overboarded’, Macron’s ‘le slap’ 53:05

17h ago53:05

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This week saw Israel attempt a new plan to distribute food in Gaza, bypassing the UN and using American private contractors known as the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. The result, it was suspended on day one: after looting, chaos and security measures were overwhelmed by desperate crowds. Meanwhile, the once steadfast support of Israel’s key allies has se…

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A cultural stroll through Paris with actress-director Aïssa Maïga and singer Awa Ly 15:04

20h ago15:04

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This week, Paris des Arts welcomes Aïssa Maïga. The actress and director stars in the new film "Promised Sky", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and she chose the Little Africa Village in the Goutte d'Or neighbourhood of Paris to tell us about it.By FRANCE 24 English

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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement 12:24

20h ago12:24

12:24

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a once-gritty, now-trendy district: the 12th arrondissement. Situated in the east of the French capital, the area was exempt from taxation for generations, making it a haven for both artisans and incredible markets like the marché d’Ali…

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Japanese manga scares tourists away with doomsday prediction 12:32

20h ago12:32

12:32

Superstitious tourists from Hong Kong and China have been cancelling their trips to Japan, partly due to a manga – first published in the 1990s – predicting that a major catastrophe will hit the country in July. We take a closer look.By FRANCE 24 English

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Is Hollywood still the world's movie business capital? 12:44

21h ago12:44

12:44

US President Donald Trump's threat to drag the movie world into his trade wars has rattled an industry that is still recovering from the Covid-19 shutdown, historic Hollywood strikes and the disruption caused by streaming platforms like Netflix. Will Los Angeles end up like Detroit, the former global capital of the auto industry, or will it bounce …

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How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw 12:16

20h ago12:16

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Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas on Earth, leading to scientific and medical breakthroughs only possible in zero gravity. Want to help sha…

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'There's a lot of misunderstanding' on freedom of speech: EU tech sovereignty commissioner 12:38

21h ago12:38

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Our guest's job did not exist until the current European Commission was formed. Now the college has a portfolio for "tech sovereignty, security and democracy" held by the Finnish Commissioner, Henna Virkkunen. We ask her what tech sovereignty means and how to boost it, amid an increasingly fraught tech relationship between the EU and the US adminis…

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North Korean defectors struggle to adapt to new life in South Korea 12:26

21h ago12:26

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Every year, North Koreans risk their lives trying to escape the regime in Pyongyang. For those who do manage to flee, neighbouring South Korea is the obvious destination. More than 34,000 North Korean defectors have entered the country since 1953. But they still find it difficult to adapt to life in a nation so geographically close to their own, ye…

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Digital euro inches closer to reality: Will Europeans trust a virtual currency? 12:23

22h ago12:23

12:23

These days, we are using cash less than we used to and relying more on private tech platforms, such as Apple Pay and Revolut, to manage our finances and make purchases. The EU wants to keep up with consumer behaviour in this ultra-digital age and ensure it does not lose control of its monetary system to private companies or big tech aligned with po…

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Jules Verne: The 'Extraordinary Voyages' of a visionary French writer 12:14

23h ago12:14

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This week we delve into the life of Jules Verne, one of the world's most widely translated writers. The French author's "Extraordinary Voyages" include "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth". They continue to inspire fans of adventure stories, 120 years after his death in …

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Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Senegal 12:20

23h ago12:20

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While eastern Senegal is experiencing a gold rush, our team on the ground report how the mining boom has seen an explosion in prostitution with hundreds of Nigerian women being trafficked into the region. Also how the American transgender community is being targeted by President Donald Trump as he rolls out a series of policies, including a controv…

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Israel is 'sprinting to annex Palestinian territories': Anger over new West Bank settlements 4:25

1d ago4:25

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 30: The papers react to Israel's new plans for settlements in the West Bank. Next, cannabis has been found in Haribo's iconic cola sour candy. Finally, a new "e-tattoo" device helps track mental workload.By FRANCE 24 English

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Tunisia migrant crisis: Authorities crack down on makeshift camps 5:43

1d ago5:43

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In Tunisia, operations to dismantle migrant camps in the olive groves of Sfax, in the east of the country, have been gathering pace since April. According to National Guard figures, between 20,000 and 30,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa had been living in these makeshift camps. But is this strategy effective, and at what human cost? Our corresp…

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Richard Gasquet bids farewell to tennis, Arthur Fils wins at French Open 5:15

1d ago5:15

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Frenchman Richard Gasquet lost to Jannik Sinner in the last match of his career, receiving a standing ovation and honorary trophy during a post-match ceremony. Arthur Fils prevailed despite injury.By FRANCE 24 English

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Poland to vote in razor-tight presidential election 11:36

1d ago11:36

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Poland votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential run-off that will pit the pro-EU Warsaw mayor against a nationalist historian in a tight race that could extend the political deadlock in the NATO member nation. Rafal Trzaskowski, backed by the ruling centrists, and Karol Nawrocki, a political novice supported by the opposition Law and Justi…

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Tributes pour in for acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o 11:53

1d ago11:53

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In tonight's edition: Mauritania's former finance minister takes the African Development Bank's top job. Also, in Ghana, the cedi soars over 40 percent against the dollar, helping the country slash its foreign debt and outpace its regional peers. Plus tributes are pouring in for Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who has died at the age of 87.…

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Real images of Gazans lining up for aid accused of being AI-generated 4:42

1d ago4:42

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A viral video shared on social media shows a large crowd of Palestinians lining up for aid at a distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. After this video was posted, users spread fake viral claims that the video filmed in the Tel al-Sultan aid distribution site in Gaza was generated using artificial intelligence. We debunk these claims in this …

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Poland's nail-biter election: Could Warsaw turn on Brussels? 43:22

1d ago43:22

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A fortnight after Romania, Poland is holding a presidential run-off where the pro-EU candidate faces uncertain odds. On Sunday, Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will need the kind of boost in turnout that propelled his counterpart from Bucharest to victory. Nicoşur Dan came to campaign last weekend for Trzaskowski, the candidate from Polish…

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Let your ambition light you up, not burn you out | Tarveen Forrester 8:43

2d ago8:43

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Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace culture at Kickstarter, shares practical strategies for protecting your time and cultivating “sustainable ambition,” so you can crush your goals — without letting them crush you. Want to help shape TED’s show…

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Counting the cost of being an Oasis fan: How much would you pay? 12:27

2d ago12:27

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We bring you a report that crunches the numbers about how much Oasis fans will spend on food, drinks and tickets for a chance to see the 1990s British rockers when their tour begins in July. (Hint: hundreds of euros!).By FRANCE 24 English

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Protecting Colombia's Rio Atrato: 'If the river does not function well, neither can life' 8:40

2d ago8:40

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An environmentalist who's been fighting for the protection of Colombia's Atrato River has spoken to FRANCE 24 about why the waterway is vital for the environment and for the local Indigenous community. The Atrato was protected nearly 10 years ago after people got together to persuade Colombia's constitutional court to force the government to take a…

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UAE grapples with obesity crisis fuelled by fast food, sedentary lifestyle 5:54

2d ago5:54

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Behind the skyscrapers and luxurious resorts of the United Arab Emirates, a silent health crisis is looming. According to a study published in The Lancet, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult men in the UAE is set to rise from 84 percent in 2021 to 94 percent by 2050, placing the country among the worst affected in the world. This e…

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, boosting market sentiment 4:26

2d ago4:26

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A US trade court has blocked a large number of President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that the US constitution gives Congress the exclusive authority to regulate commerce with other countries. The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal, but now has 10 days to issue new orders which reflect the court's decision. Equity markets in Asia s…

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Chelsea defeat Betis to win Conference League 5:09

2d ago5:09

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Chelsea beat Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League. The Blues become the first club to win every European Cup.By FRANCE 24 English

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Why does uncertainty bother us so much? | Adam Kucharski 12:52

3d ago12:52

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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! Become a TED Memb…

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

4d ago12:08

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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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Google’s AI Mode, OpenAI’s io buy, Publicis’s Capitv8 capture + Google’s AI ads era with Dan Taylor 42:27

4d ago42:27

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This week’s episode recaps Google’s latest AI-related announcements, OpenAI’s hardware plans following its acquisition of io and Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Captiv8 to bolster its influencer marketing business. Then Google vp of global ads Dan Taylor (18:03) joins the show to discuss how the search giant is transforming its search advertising bus…

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Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin 14:00

5d ago14:00

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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

6d ago36:46

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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

7d ago9:32

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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! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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

8d ago12:08

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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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Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya 7:41

8d ago7:41

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Venturo-Conerly is on a mission to revolutionize access to effective mental health care—particularly for young people. Her research project, "Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya," focuses on creating and implementing effective, accessible mental heal…

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Afrikaners ‘free’ to become refugees in US, South Africa's deputy president says 12:45

9d ago12:45

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South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in an interview with FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith, denied President Donald Trump’s claims of a “white genocide” in South Africa. Responding to Trump’s scheme to welcome white South Africans to the US as refugees, Mashatile said, “If they want to be refugees, it's their business. But they can’t bad-m…

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

9d ago17:23

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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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