The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron. It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters a

Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

Jun 9th, 2022 2m 12s

You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we

Conversations with People Who Hate Me

Apr 13th, 2022 50m 38s

On the internet, nobody seems to remember you’re a real person. That’s especially true for Michael James Schneider, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen online. Commonly referred to as “Balloon Guy”, Michael uses mylar balloons to spell ou

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

May 19th, 2021 2m 39s

Should I do a juice cleanse? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? You’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, and social media posts telling you how to optimize your health—but a lot of these sources that pretend to be b

Design Matters: A conversation with Sarah Kay

May 14th, 2021 54m 51s

Today, we're sharing an episode from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective: Design Matters with Debbie Millman. For over 15 years, Debbie has been interviewing incredibly creative people about how they design the arc of their lives. For m

None of Your Business

Jan 7th, 2021 43m 56s

A trans man in the South argues for his right to keep his history private and pushes against the idea that he must be "out" to be authentic and proud.

The Ghost

Dec 10th, 2020 44m 15s

Things are not always what they appear. A ghostwriter who pens eulogies, wedding vows, and work emails for his clients makes a case for the hidden help he provides.

Born Too Soon

Dec 3rd, 2020 40m 48s

After years spent caring for extremely preterm babies, a nurse has an urgent message to share: Technology is saving babies earlier than ever, but the long term consequences aren't being made clear to parents. How do we bridge the gap between wh

Lethal Doubt

Nov 19th, 2020 37m 40s

A Muslim woman escapes being killed by her own family. The police don't protect her—so she joins their ranks. Will she now be believed?

Soft Power

Nov 12th, 2020 36m 22s

How do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? An Ultra Orthodox Jewish woman proves that sometimes the most powerful voice is a quiet one.

After The Cult

Oct 29th, 2020 34m 30s

A daring escape. A fresh start. Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script.

A Private Hell

Oct 22nd, 2020 31m 4s

A small-town preacher in the Deep South with a radical secret: he doesn't believe in Hell. How do you lead people when you have fundamentally different beliefs?

Introducing Checking In with Susan David

Apr 6th, 2020 12m 51s

We just launched another podcast from TED, called Checking In with Susan David. In each episode, Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—offers us a different strategy to help us cope with our heightened emotions during this global

Trailer

Sincerely, X from TED

May 8th, 2019 1m 23s

Sincerely, X is back with more episodes and a new host: poet and TED speaker Sarah Kay. Coming up this season: A former cult member, struggling to re-write the script of her life. A preacher who rejects the idea of hell. A sociopath on why peo

Bonus

Share your idea—anonymously! Sincerely, X Season 2

Feb 26th, 2019 58s

We're looking for new stories for our upcoming season of Sincerely, X. Do you have an idea that’s too important to stay secret? We want to hear about it. Visit go.ted.com/sincerelyx to get in touch and share your idea anonymously. Season 2 of S

Gifted Kid

Sep 21st, 2017 27m 28s

A gifted child. A rough neighborhood. A teacher who knows how to break the cycle. [Contains explicit content] Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at lumi

Rural Woman

Sep 14th, 2017 20m 45s

A small town she loves. A big realization. What happens when rural traditions need reinventing? Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

Reclaiming Power

Sep 7th, 2017 18m 20s

A devastating assault. A story of how this powerful person turned loss into gain. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

Mood Changer

Aug 31st, 2017 18m 31s

Years of depression. Scores of medications. An original approach to living with mental health, from the bottom up. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at

Rescued by Ritual

Aug 24th, 2017 25m 53s

This self-described "Midwestern mom" found a way to heal the trauma of a violent marriage entirely on her own. She created a ritual, which her doctor now recognizes and recommends as a tool for recovery from abuse. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is a

Equality Executive

Aug 17th, 2017 22m 46s

Why does corporate America have so few female executives, despite overwhelming evidence that gender equality is good for business? Rare insight, from C-suites and boardrooms. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary pod

Sad in Silicon Valley

Aug 10th, 2017 29m 34s

He got everything he thought he wanted. And that's when his problems began. [Contains explicit content] Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.l