TED Radio Hour

Manoush Zomorodi

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

How the creator economy is making you talk like the internet

August 21, 2026

Online linguist Adam Aleksic explains how he goes viral decoding internet slang, plus why making a living online means working for 'the algorithm.' It's part 2 of our creator economy series.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast spo...

The price of creativity

August 14, 2026

The words "content creator" may make you roll your eyes. But in part 1 of our series, Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler explains how the creator economy is changing work, art and what we value.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your po...

Trusting medicine in an age of doubt

August 07, 2026

Medicine keeps advancing. Trust is falling behind. This hour, TED speakers explore why the future of healthcare depends not only on innovation, but also on listening, humility and honesty.Guests include viral immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire and writer James Robinson.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

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