TED Radio Hour

Manoush Zomorodi

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Booking Overview

A radio-rebroadcast interview program exploring major questions about society, science, culture, human behavior, and the environment through conversations with researchers, journalists, creators, and other prominent thinkers. Agencies could credibly pitch established academics, authors, policy experts, cultural commentators, and innovative practitioners with distinctive, evidence-based ideas; booking is difficult because the show favors highly accomplished, TED-caliber voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

Contact Information

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Host

Manoush Zomorodi - Manoush Zomorodi is a journalist, author, and public-radio host known for covering technology, human behavior, creativity, and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized researchers, academics, authors, journalists, public speakers, artists, and industry specialists with authoritative expertise and a compelling perspective on a major social, scientific, cultural, or human-interest question.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or books, National media or public-speaking experience, Recognized expertise in a specialized field, Notable creative, professional, or advocacy work

Recent Guest Discussions

Cameron Russell - Fashion, Beauty Standards, Modeling, And The Social Consequences Of The Industry.

Amanda Mull - The Fashion Industry, Consumer Behavior, And The Social And Economic Forces Shaping Clothing.

Aparna Mehta - Fashion Supply Chains, Labor Practices, And The Environmental Impact Of Clothing Production.

Machine Dazzle - Fashion Design, Performance, And The Cultural And Expressive Dimensions Of Clothing.

Candice Odgers - The Evidence Surrounding Social Media, Screen Use, And Teen Mental Health.

Recent Topics

Psychology, Science, Society, Technology, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
TED Radio Hour
:

Tracking what your body needs

July 10, 2026

Our bodies are always sending signals ... but are we listening? This hour, TED speakers explore new ways to track and understand our health — from cutting-edge technology to simple, everyday habits.Guests include exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, genomicist Michael Snyder and writer Lizzie Braicks-Rinker.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and ...

The state of fashion

July 03, 2026

Whether you love fashion or hate it, we all have to get dressed in the morning, and the industry affects us in complex ways. This hour, the outrageous, environmental and seedy sides of fashion.Guests include designer Machine Dazzle, supply chain expert Aparna Mehta, journalist Amanda Mull and supermodel Cameron Russell.Original broadcast date: September 6, 2024TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. B...

Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?

June 26, 2026

For years, we’ve heard that social media is fueling a teen mental health crisis. But the evidence is more complicated. Developmental psychologist Candice Odgers unpacks what the research actually says—and where parents, policymakers, and the media often get it wrong.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (lik...

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