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

Big mysteries explained through your senses

September 18, 2026

Our senses help us navigate everyday life. But can they also reveal what lies beyond our perception? This hour, TED speakers explore the hidden world through the senses. Guests include astronomer Mark Whittle, chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph and artist Yiyun Kang.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

What this musician’s identity crisis teaches us about navigating change

September 11, 2026

Since childhood, Joshua Roman's life revolved around the cello. But when long COVID forced him to set his cello aside, he had to rethink his approach to life, faith and music.Original broadcast date: September 26, 2025.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include 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 p...

Less guilt, more joy: A new chapter for climate action

September 04, 2026

Climate action usually means sacrifice: eat less meat, buy less, drive less. What if there's another approach? Researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares climate hacks that help the planet AND make us happier.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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