Best Michael Ables Podcasts (2025)

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment | Rha Goddess 53:52

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Rha Goddess is an entrepreneurial soul coach and author of the new book "Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment." In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview with host Elise Hu, Goddess talks about moving forward after the 2020 pandemic and how you can center your life around joy and mental wellbeing. S…

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Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price (re-release) 13:26

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Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life. This episode originall…

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Episode #244 – August 23, 2025 – It’s bigger than black and white, It's a problem with the whole way of life...” Lil Baby 1:53:04

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Send us a text Intro: Quote of the Week: Angela Davis Strategies for Black Power: Designing Our Own Operating System: Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: “Democracy” with an Asterisk: Democrats Finally Drop the High Road. Good: It’s Not Christian Hypocrisy. It’s the Bible: Black-Led Wellness as Power: Bible Study with an Atheist: One God, Many God…

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What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe 11:08

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What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam Sidibe thinks many businesses are going about social impact all wrong — and leaving millions of dollars on the table at the same time. Drawing from decades of experience, she reveals a playbook for brands to create real impact, proving that what’s good for soc…

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The missing piece in the story of migration | Sonia Shah and Zeke Hernandez 59:49

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Headlines often reduce migration to crisis and controversy, leaving out the bigger picture that movement is a natural, even necessary part of who we are. As borders tighten and debates intensify, journalist Sonia Shah and professor Zeke Hernandez unravel our historical understanding of migration and examine immigration's impact on creating resilien…

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The science of making fruits and veggies last longer | Jenny Du 13:32

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It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges? Engineer and chemist Jenny Du shares how a simple plant-based innovation — using the same elements found in fruit and vegetable peels — can extend the shel…

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300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell 19:33

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Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and more — sharing why this art form remains a singularly unifying force…

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The brilliance of an economy that protects healthy forests | Ilona Szabó de Carvalho 10:32

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Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all part of a multi-billion-dollar global environmental crime economy. Civic entrepreneur Ilona Szabó de Carvalho sees this crisis as an opportunity. Revealing how Brazil is pioneering an economic model act…

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Sunday Pick: After the Glory Fades | Good Sport 37:44

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Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey Gendron, Olympian, turned chef, Dawn Burrell, and soccer legend Carli L…

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Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis 16:34

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Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practical tools for building stronger relationships from a researcher who’s r…

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Episode #243 – August 16, 2025 – “American hypocrisy, oh, let me count the ways ...” J. Cole 1:18:31

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Send us a text Intro: Feedback: Quote of the Week: Yaa Asantewaa Strategies for Black Power: The Feminine Side of Black Power: Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: A Coup Happening in Daylight: Now they Balk: A Criminal, back in the Pulpit: Good News: Young, Gifted, and Black: Bible Study with an Atheist: Epicurus Reloaded: Reflections and Call to …

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Why your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan | Dion Dawson 27:17

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What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise, delivering top-quality produce to thousands of Chicago households every week …

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A practical guide to taking control of your life | Cate Hall 10:05

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The real lever of a meaningful life isn’t intelligence or hustle — it’s personal agency, says Cate Hall, former Supreme Court attorney and once the world’s top-ranked female poker player. Sharing her journey from the throes of addiction to leading a multibillion-dollar foundation, Hall shares tactical wisdom for increasing your ability to see and a…

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How many Hindu Dharma Traditions are there? 28:48

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This week we’ve got another special episode with HAF’s Devala Rees. This time we’re talking about why HAF has been using the term Hindu Dharma Traditions wherever it makes sense, rather than Hinduism. Plus how many different traditions there are under that banner, their similarities, differences, and how they relate to other dharma traditions. Host…

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A multigenerational musical journey | Yijia Tu 11:06

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In an enchanting talk and performance, singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Yijia Tu traces a path from the world’s biggest stages to a family lullaby passed down through the generations, showing how music carries memory across centuries and cultures. Blending East Asian folk traditions into modern sound, she shows how honoring tradition is…

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A corporate job isn’t the only path to success. Here’s where to look next | Anuj Tanna 13:43

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Are you unemployed, or just an entrepreneur who doesn’t know it yet? Drawing on a decade of experience building a social platform that connects self-employed pioneers in the informal economy, social entrepreneur Anuj Tanna unpacks three surprising levers — from identity shifts to “jungle‑gym” career paths — that could help you pick up the mindset a…

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How common knowledge shapes the world | Steven Pinker 15:20

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Common knowledge is the secret engine of social life, letting us coordinate everything from meet-ups to markets to international diplomacy. In this fascinating talk, experimental cognitive scientist Steven Pinker explores its momentous impact, threading together stories of why autocrats fear blank signs, why central bankers mumble and why saying th…

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Sunday Pick: Protecting your time with Linda Babcock | WorkLife with Adam Grant 36:20

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In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on how to say no. Linda Babcock is a professor emerita of economics at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of “The No Club,” a club of people who help each other set boundaries. Lind…

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How to preserve your private life in the age of social media | Bryce Dallas Howard (re-release) 11:28

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Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the beauty of private moments. In this personal talk, she draws on three generations of family wis…

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Episode #242 – August 9, 2025 – “N*****s Are Scared of Revolution” Last Poets 1:25:05

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Send us a text Intro: Quote of the Week: Frantz Fanon Strategies for Black Power: The Rebel’s Clinic: Strategic Prescription for Black Power: Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: Trump's Authoritarian Playbook in Action: From Reagan to Ruin – The GOP's Fall into Authoritarianism: Another "Family-Values" Fraud Exposed: Good News: Operation HOPE: Bib…

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A bold idea to rebuild the working class | Molly Hemstreet 24:10

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Struggling communities don’t need handouts — they need bold new ways to root wealth. Meet Molly Hemstreet — a TED Fellow, Southern Appalachia native and cofounder of worker support network the Industrial Commons — who’s flipping the script on generational poverty by turning textile waste into $9-per-pound yarn and factory workers into business owne…

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Is AI ruining music? | Dustin Ballard 12:56

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What makes music “real” — is it the instruments, the voice, the creator’s intention or something else entirely? Dustin Ballard, the creative force behind the viral channel “There I Ruined It,” explores the weird, wonderful and sometimes unsettling ways AI is reshaping music. With fiddle solos and AI-powered mashups of your favorite songs, he invite…

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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman 11:53

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With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious about strength training — and why your future self will thank you for picking up those dumbbells. For…

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The powerful promise of Earth’s harshest places | Lei Zhang 14:58

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Clean energy visionary Lei Zhang loves the Gobi Desert — the most Mars-like place on Earth. Why? Because of the promise it holds to provide the free, abundant solar and wind energy to fuel humanity’s next leap forward. Sharing the story behind one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects, Zhang shows how Earth’s harshest landscapes could unlo…

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How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release) 12:55

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What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachings of some of history's great philosophers, TV writer and producer Michael Schur (from hit shows like "The Office" and "The Good Place") talks through how to confront life's moral dilemmas -- and shows how understanding ethical theories can help you …

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Sunday Pick: Ai Weiwei | Design Matters 50:29

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Ai Weiwei joins to discuss his new memoir “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” depicting a century-long epic tale of China told through a story of his family. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futu…