TED Radio Hour

Manoush Zomorodi
podcasts@npr.org

Booking Overview

TED Radio Hour brings big, human questions to life by pairing TED ideas with expert voices and clear, accessible context. It’s a strong platform for PR teams looking to place scientists, clinicians, and thought leaders who can explain complex topics in everyday terms.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

30s Ad: 10557 - 11997, 60s Ad: 12477 - 13917

Contact Information

podcasts@npr.org

Contact Form

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Host

Manoush Zomorodi - Host of TED Radio Hour and a public-radio broadcaster known for exploring big questions with clarity and curiosity. She leads episodes that synthesize TED ideas with expert perspectives, emphasizin...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Credible subject-matter experts who can translate research for a general audience—e.g., physicians/clinicians, researchers in biomedical science, and established science communicators/journalists; occasionally cross-disciplinary experts (e.g., law, social work) when the theme is human wellbeing and decision-making.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or clinical expertise recognized in their field, High-quality science communication (books, major media coverage, or influential TED talks), Awards or leadership roles in academic/clinical institutions (common but not guaranteed)

Recent Guest Discussions

James Nestor - Scientific Explanations Related To Stress And Breathing/body Energy

Martin Picard - Stress, Cellular Energy, And Bodily Mechanisms

Knut Ivar Bjrlykhaug - Social Work Perspectives On Coping With Heartbreak

Hui-wen Sato - Care Approaches Related To Heartache And Emotional Wellbeing

Jeannie Suk Gersen - Legal/ethical Perspectives On Dealing With Heartbreak And Suffering

Recent Topics

Science, Health, Technology, Psychology, Medicine, Aging, Stress, Ethics, Society, Innovation

Episodes

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

What we'll eat on a warmer planet

May 22, 2026

From the farm, to the lab, to our tables, what we eat and how it's grown is changing. Agriculture contributes to global warming and is being transformed by it. This hour, a glimpse into the future of food.Guests include chef and policy advisor Sam Kass, farmers Jim Whitaker and Jessica Whitaker Allen, biotechnologist Isha Datar and artist Sam Van Aken.Original broadcast date: July 5, 2024.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper ...

How to feel alive in an exhausting world

May 15, 2026

Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is revealing about stress, breathing, cellular energy and the body.Guests include mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard and science journalist James Nestor.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, ...

How to mend a broken heart

May 08, 2026

When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache.Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato, and social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug.This episode originally aired October 1, 2021.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper c...

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