Best TED and PRX Podcasts (2025)

This is an episode of Fixable, a new business call-in podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Harvard Business professor Frances Frei and CEO and best-selling author Anne Morriss. Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After h…

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Introducing Good Sport 3:34

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This week on TEDx SHORTS we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are as powerful and compelling a lens as any to understand the world – f…

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How to Find the Comedy in A Messed-Up World (with Maeve Higgins) 31:56

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On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and questions of citizenships are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe. She’s a standup and a writer who speaks from the po…

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Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala 2:12

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You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable su…

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Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter 1:05

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Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your personal health. Join Dr. Jen Gunter as she addresses common myths– from breaking down the incredibl…

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Listen now: WorkLife season 5 3:23

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WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover how we can actually enjoy all that time. From breaking down “The Great Resignation” to identifying the work culture t…

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3 ways to make better decisions 12:55

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Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems using three practical strategies. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, o…

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Academic research is publicly funded -- why isn't it publicly available? 10:54

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Erica Stone looks at the discrepancies between tax funded academic research and the post-research availability of expensive journals, and advocates for a new, open-access relationship between the public and scholars. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHighWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission o…

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"Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology 13:22

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Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why some misconceptions about humanity’s past perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx progr…

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When local news dies, so does democracy 12:25

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Journalist Chuck Plunkett passionately makes the case for local news as an essential part of any healthy democracy. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episod…

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How a miniaturized atomic clock could revolutionize space exploration 12:30

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Jill Seubert is a deep space navigator who shares the intricacies involved in space travel. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCLA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.te…

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Why students should have mental health days 8:41

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Student Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. This talk was filmed at TEDxSalem. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, o…

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The true cost of financial dependence 9:48

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Accountant Estelle Gibson offers actionable advice on finding greater financial independence. This talk was filmed at TEDxDayton. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://g…

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How to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces 12:16

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Memory scientist Julia Shaw examines the ways companies can protect and advocate for employees who face workplace discrimination and harassment. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program,…

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What tech companies know about your kids 12:21

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Anthropologist Veronica Barassi urges parents to demand protections and look closely at the ways their kids’ data is being collected online. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or giv…

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Who counts as a speaker of a language? 12:11

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Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please v…

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The hidden history found in your teeth 11:56

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Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about you. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofMississippi. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the T…

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I let algorithms randomize my life for two years 13:06

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Computer scientist Max Hawkins looks at the ways algorithms can offer unique chances to step outside of one’s comfort zone. This talk was filmed at TEDxVienna. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this …

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Why I talk to white supremacists 10:33

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Vidhya Ramalingam shares the ways she and others are working on intervention strategies to tackle the hate that exists on and offline. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give f…

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SiriusXM to Shut Down Stitcher, AI Set to Take Over Podcasting, Spotify Opens Free Podcasting Studio For Inclusive Voices 9:34

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Trevor Noah Joins Spotify, Libsyn Appoints New CEO, Ausha Launches A New Sub-brand 10:17

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Spotify Ends Deal With Meghan and Harry, Peppa Pig Joins Audible, RSS.com Launches Podviz 9:20

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Spotify Layoffs, Podchaser Launchers Collection+, Gen Z Podcast Consumption Soars 9:57

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Hayti Expands Podcasting for Black Hosts, Lybsyn Announces New Podcast Ad Rates, Blubrry Launches Badges and Achievements for Podcasters 9:22

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YouTube Explores RSS for Podcasts, BBC Sounds Partners with Megaphone 12:31

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Fixable: Kelli - "How do I deal with a communication breakdown?" 27:42

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Introducing Good Sport 3:34

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How to Find the Comedy in A Messed-Up World (with Maeve Higgins) 31:56

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Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala 2:12

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Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter 1:05

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Listen now: WorkLife season 5 3:23

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3 ways to make better decisions 12:55

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Academic research is publicly funded -- why isn't it publicly available? 10:54

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"Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology 13:22

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When local news dies, so does democracy 12:25

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How a miniaturized atomic clock could revolutionize space exploration 12:30

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Why students should have mental health days 8:41

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The true cost of financial dependence 9:48

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How to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces 12:16

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What tech companies know about your kids 12:21

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Who counts as a speaker of a language? 12:11

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The hidden history found in your teeth 11:56

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I let algorithms randomize my life for two years 13:06

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Why I talk to white supremacists 10:33