Best Jenny C Bell Podcasts (2025)

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How we took on an oil giant — and won | Melinda Janki 12:11

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Oil companies may seem invincible, but they are more vulnerable than you think, says climate justice litigator Melinda Janki. She tells the story of how she took on ExxonMobil in her home country of Guyana, notching historic wins against the oil giant — and proving that we can turn existing laws into powerful tools for change. Interested in learnin…

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Sunday Pick: Mexico City | Far Flung 22:46

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Harnessing the creativity of a megalopolis isn't easy, but Mexico City shows us how it's done. Follow a real-life superhero who dons a luchador mask and cape to protect his fellow residents from speeding cars, learn how citizens are hacking their way to a better public transport system, and see what it takes to crowd-source a constitution from a ci…

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S22,E07: 09/22/25 (Cornershop feat. Eden Gray, Tchotchke, Still Corners, Moontype, Cool Sounds, Camp Saint Helene, Open Reel Ensemble) 48:49

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Season 22 Episode 7 Amsterdam via Rotterdam - Cornershop feat. Eden Gray Poor Girl - Tchotchke Playin' Dumb - Tchotchke The Dream - Still Corners Faded Love - Still Corners Let Me Cry - Moontype Four Hands ii - Moontype Just a Dream - Cool Sounds Pretty Often - Cool Sounds Anniversary - Camp Saint Helene Racing - Camp Saint Helene Quartet Studio Li…

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Balance, Release, and Renewal: Navigating the Autumn Equinox 22:08

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Send us a text The autumn equinox marks a powerful transition in the witch's wheel of the year—a perfect moment of balance when day and night stand equal before darkness begins to dominate. This episode explores this magical threshold from multiple perspectives, offering both practical and spiritual guidance for harnessing equinox energies. We begi…

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(#1) Elise’s Top Ten: The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert 9:24

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"Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of history illusion," where we somehow imagine that the person we are right now is the person we'll be for the rest of time. Hint: that's not the case. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED event…

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(#2) Elise’s Top Ten: You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vedantam 16:04

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"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactive…

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(#3) Elise’s Top Ten: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay 20:40

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"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis — from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-express…

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(#4) Elise’s Top Ten: The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown 21:46

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Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/…

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(#5) Elise’s Top Ten: The new political story that could change everything | George Monbiot 17:18

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To get out of the mess we're in, we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future, says author George Monbiot. Drawing on findings from psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology, he offers a new vision for society built around our fundamental capacity for altruism and cooperation. This contagiously optimistic talk will ma…

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(#6) Elise’s Top Ten: Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee 16:13

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Racism makes our economy worse — and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad policymaking and drains our economic potential -- and offers a crucial rethink on what we can do to create a more prospe…

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(#7) Elise’s Top Ten: The ghastly tragedy of the suburbs | James Howard Kunstler 19:47

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In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/…

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(#8) Elise’s Top Ten: Change your story, change your life | Lori Gottlieb 18:25

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Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to break free from the stories you've been telling yourself by becoming your own editor and rewriting your narrat…

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(#9) Elise’s Top Ten: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel 23:15

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Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been che…

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(#10) Elise’s Top Ten: What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad 19:40

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"The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone," says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she challenges us to think beyond the divide between "sick" and "well," asking: How do you begin again and find meaning after life is interrupted? Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Fo…

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How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du 26:17

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What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss how they’ve made careers out of rethinking old systems and imagining new ones. They dive into the spark that led to their success — and show why it’s important to love your own “weird ways” of being. (Th…

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The link between evolution and language | Richard Dawkins 22:45

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Languages drift, adapt and evolve much like living species. In this wide-ranging conversation, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and linguist John McWhorter trace the parallels between biology and speech, from random mutations to cultural selection. They show how both genes and words change, survive and connect us — illuminating the deep patte…

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406: The Murder of Jujube Heiress Ruth Quinn w/ Taylor Kiland 56:40

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The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Jujyfruits creator Henry Heide, Ruth was found fully c…

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How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet 15:48

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Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and discovered the power of esports to foster trust, communication and essential life skills. Dive deeper into how you can …

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The grassroots movement transforming public safety | Aqeela Sherrills 13:40

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In 1992, something unprecedented happened in Los Angeles: rival gang members negotiated a historic peace treaty, significantly reducing violence across the city. Aqeela Sherrills, one of the key negotiators of that treaty, continues to bring his vision of community-led peace programs to cities across the US. He shares how the new initiative Scaling…

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Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes 10:19

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Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes. She reveals why soaring premiums aren't just bad news for homeowners, but also a flashing red signal for the global financial system — and why investing in resilience now cou…

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Temperance, Reading the Signs Around You & The Eclipse Portal 22:24

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Send us a text A eclipse portal has opened, and its effects are rippling through our bodies, minds, and spirits. The eclipse season officially began on September 7th, unleashing a wave of intense energy that's affecting witches and spiritual practitioners in deeply personal ways. Feeling unusually tired, emotionally drained, or noticing disruptions…

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Sunday Pick: How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán) | How to Be a Better Human 39:31

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When was the last time you really connected with someone who disagrees with you? Or saw a post on social media that challenged your views? Or listened to a newscast from across the political aisle? Modern life places us in all kinds of echo chambers – so what happens when these divides stop us from actually seeing and understanding one another? Tod…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Dr. W.D. Broadhurst w/ Patrick Gallagher 1:15:26

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(Orig pub date: 2/15/22) In October of 1946, a chiropractor and rancher named Willis "W.D." Broadhurst was beaten with a wrench and finished off with a shotgun on a lonely eastern Oregon road. Investigators would soon accuse his wife Gladys of plotting the doctor's murder with the help of his young cowhand and her lover, Alvin Williams. Stunning de…

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How will new tech shape your life? A roboticist and a political strategist answer | Bradley Tusk and Ali Kashani 26:24

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Should you be polite to robots? Political strategist Bradley Tusk and roboticist Ali Kashani explore how new technology is poised to make your life easier — from voting on your phone to having a robot deliver your lunch. They discuss the best ways to use technology to meet people where they are and the challenges that come with disrupting the statu…

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The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green 12:43

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What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, geneticist and physician Robert C. Green shares how his team became the first in the world to comprehensively sequence and analyze the DNA of healthy newborns, revealing hidden risks for treatable conditions. T…

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Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh 12:32

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What if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations — they’re smart economics. He explains why wealthy nations must fund the adaptation efforts of developing countries and …

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405: A History of Eugenics in America w/ Mark A. Torres 1:06:50

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In the early twentieth century, eugenics captivated scientists and the public alike, giving researchers license to exploit the infirm, the mentally ill, prisoners, Native communities and many others considered "defective" or "feebleminded" under the guise of genetics. At its center stood the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor, directed by…

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Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace 14:08

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It’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighters, caregivers and more, she shows how simple acts of acknowledgment and connection can fuel our sense of purpose in a world that too often undervalues recognition. Interested in learning more about upcom…

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How we took on an oil giant — and won | Melinda Janki 12:11

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Sunday Pick: Mexico City | Far Flung 22:46

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S22,E07: 09/22/25 (Cornershop feat. Eden Gray, Tchotchke, Still Corners, Moontype, Cool Sounds, Camp Saint Helene, Open Reel Ensemble) 48:49

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Balance, Release, and Renewal: Navigating the Autumn Equinox 22:08

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(#1) Elise’s Top Ten: The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert 9:24

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(#2) Elise’s Top Ten: You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vedantam 16:04

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(#3) Elise’s Top Ten: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay 20:40

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(#4) Elise’s Top Ten: The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown 21:46

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(#5) Elise’s Top Ten: The new political story that could change everything | George Monbiot 17:18

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(#6) Elise’s Top Ten: Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee 16:13

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(#7) Elise’s Top Ten: The ghastly tragedy of the suburbs | James Howard Kunstler 19:47

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(#8) Elise’s Top Ten: Change your story, change your life | Lori Gottlieb 18:25

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(#9) Elise’s Top Ten: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel 23:15

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(#10) Elise’s Top Ten: What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad 19:40

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How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du 26:17

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The link between evolution and language | Richard Dawkins 22:45

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406: The Murder of Jujube Heiress Ruth Quinn w/ Taylor Kiland 56:40

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How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet 15:48

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The grassroots movement transforming public safety | Aqeela Sherrills 13:40

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Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes 10:19

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Temperance, Reading the Signs Around You & The Eclipse Portal 22:24

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Sunday Pick: How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán) | How to Be a Better Human 39:31

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Dr. W.D. Broadhurst w/ Patrick Gallagher 1:15:26

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How will new tech shape your life? A roboticist and a political strategist answer | Bradley Tusk and Ali Kashani 26:24

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The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green 12:43

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Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh 12:32

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405: A History of Eugenics in America w/ Mark A. Torres 1:06:50

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Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace 14:08