Ted Radio Hour

What happens when every moment of a game becomes something to wager on? Researcher Brendan Dwyer shares how prediction and financialization is changing sports and the act of watching sports together.

AI is built on prediction, but what happens when those predictions start shaping the world they're foretelling? Philosopher Carissa Véliz shares the risks of using algorithms to forecast human lives.

With predictions surrounding us everywhere, are we losing our tolerance for uncertainty? Journalist Simone Stolzoff argues that surprise, creativity and growth all begin where certainty ends.

Mitochondria might be the secret to understanding the mind-body connection. Mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard breaks down the science of human energy and shares tips for feeling your best.

When host Manoush Zomorodi noticed screens were stealing away her energy, she wanted to figure out why. This led her, and NPR listeners, on a quest to get more movement into their lives.

From sleep apnea to heart disease, science journalist James Nestor shares what habitual mouth breathing is quietly doing to your body.

Negotiations expert Alex Carter says trying to "win" a deal ends up hurting the relationship and gets us less in the long run. Her people-first approach gets results both at work and at home.

Linguist Magdalena Hoeller and her husband grew up speaking different languages, which makes negotiating daily conflicts harder. She shares how couples can navigate their differences, in any language.

Jonathan Haidt created a movement around protecting the "anxious generation" from the harms of social media. Now, his work has fueled a global push to ban kids from these platforms. Will it work?

Journalist Catherine Price advocates for kids connecting, growing, and playing offline. She shares tips for how kids — and adults — can ditch their phones and embrace the power of fun.