TED Radio Hour
by NPR
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Audience Interest
- technology advancements
- scientific discoveries
Podcast Focus
- exploring big questions
- insights from thinkers
Publishing Consistency
- 300 episodes produced
- active for 5 years
Platform Reach
- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on podcast directories
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Technology#13300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Technology#13300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Technology#20300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Technology#1565K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Technology#3300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
620K to 2.0M🎙 Daily cadence·300 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.1M to 6.5M🇺🇸15%🇨🇦15%🇦🇺15%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
620K to 2.0M1.5M real followers tracked across platforms
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From 22 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic
Jul 24, 2026
50m 04s
Searching for paradise
Jul 17, 2026
50m 06s
Tracking what your body needs
Jul 10, 2026
50m 00s
The state of fashion
Jul 3, 2026
50m 05s
Are we using screens as a scapegoat for teen mental health?
Jun 26, 2026
50m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/24/26 |  Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic | GLP-1s could be a breakthrough in addiction treatment. But is medicine alone enough to treat such a complicated disease? This hour, TED speakers explore modern science and old wisdom on addiction. Guests include journalist and physician Dr. Dhruv Khullar, author and behavioral coach Eric Zimmer, and journalist Nayeema Raza.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 | 50m 04s | ||||||
| 7/17/26 | paradiseutopia+4 | — | NPR | — | paradiseutopia+5 | — | 50m 06s | ||
| 7/10/26 | health trackingtechnology+4 | Keith DiazMichael Snyder+1 | TEDNPR | — | health signalsexercise physiology+3 | — | 50m 00s | ||
| 7/3/26 | fashionenvironment+3 | Machine DazzleAparna Mehta+2 | TED Radio HourNPR | — | fashionenvironmental impact+3 | — | 50m 05s | ||
| 6/26/26 | teen mental healthsocial media+4 | Candice Odgers | NPR | — | teen mental healthsocial media+5 | — | 50m 10s | ||
| 6/19/26 | sports psychologywinning mindset+3 | — | NPR | — | sports psychologyvictory+3 | — | 49m 50s | ||
| 6/12/26 | predictionscertainty+5 | Brendan DwyerCarissa Véliz+1 | NPR | — | predictionscertainty+5 | — | 49m 52s | ||
| 6/5/26 | human enhancementrobotics+3 | Catie CuanHugh Herr+2 | NPR | — | robot helperssmart body parts+3 | — | 49m 52s | ||
| 5/29/26 | masculinitysupporting boys+3 | Richard Reeves | NPR | — | masculinityboys+4 | — | 50m 56s | ||
| 5/22/26 | foodagriculture+4 | Sam KassJim Whitaker+3 | TED Radio HourNPR | — | food productionclimate change+4 | — | 49m 52s | ||
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| 5/15/26 | energystress+4 | Martin PicardJames Nestor | TED Radio HourNPR | — | energystress+5 | — | 49m 55s | ||
| 5/8/26 | heart healthemotional well-being+4 | Sandeep JauharJeannie Suk Gersen+2 | TED Radio HourNPR | — | broken heartheartache+5 | — | 49m 47s | ||
| 5/1/26 | aginglongevity+3 | Eric Topol | NPR | — | super ageranti-aging+3 | — | 49m 52s | ||
| 4/24/26 | data preservationknowledge storage+3 | CM RalphBrewster Kayle+2 | TEDNPR | — | dataknowledge+3 | — | 49m 36s | ||
| 4/17/26 | ancient philosophymodern problems+5 | Meghan Sullivan | NPRTED | — | philosophyancient wisdom+5 | — | 49m 57s | ||
| 4/10/26 | decision makingfood systems+3 | Sarah LakeDeb Chachra+3 | NPR | — | choicesfood+4 | — | 49m 51s | ||
| 4/3/26 | AIhuman enhancement+3 | Tom GruberPriya Lakhani+1 | TED Radio HourNPR | — | AIhumanistic AI+3 | — | 49m 35s | ||
| 3/27/26 | emotionsneuroscience+3 | Ethan Kross | NPR | — | emotionsneuroscience+3 | — | 49m 38s | ||
| 3/20/26 | brain perceptioninner monologue+4 | Alex RosenthalJohn Wixted+1 | NPRTED-Ed | — | brainperception+5 | — | 49m 37s | ||
| 3/18/26 | actingTED talks+3 | Pico Iyer | TEDNPR+1 | — | Pico IyerMarty Supreme+5 | — | 15m 19s | ||
| 3/13/26 | coexistencehappiness+4 | Philip JohnsAvi Loeb+1 | TED Radio HourNPR | — | otterscity dwellers+6 | — | 49m 37s | ||
| 3/6/26 | negotiationconflict resolution+3 | Alex CarterMagdalena Hoeller | NPR | — | negotiationconflict+3 | — | 49m 37s | ||
| 2/27/26 | American historymothers+3 | Anna Malaika Tubbs | — | — | mothersMLK Jr.+5 | — | 49m 38s | ||
| 2/20/26 |  Did social media break a generation — or just change it? | Is tech rewiring childhood or exposing what’s already broken? Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, and a Gen Z advocate debate social media bans, attention and what “fun” looks like off-screen. Guests include social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, youth online safety activist Maximilian Milovidov and author Catherine Price.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.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 | 49m 36s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  How you see yourself | What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers add new dimensions to the idea of self perception. Guests include portrait photographer David Suh, social psychologist Dolly Chugh, journalist Elise Hu and science writer Anil Ananthaswamy. Original air date: April 4, 2025TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.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 | 49m 37s | ||||||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NPR, or National Public Radio, is a renowned nonprofit media organization in the United States, celebrated for its in-depth journalism and cultural programming. Known for producing thought-provoking content, NPR serves a diverse audience with a commitment to high-quality storytelling and information dissemination. The TED Radio Hour, hosted by Manoush Zomorodi, uniquely blends TED Talk highlights with thematic explorations of pressing contemporary questions. The podcast covers a range of topics including technology, science, society, and culture, providing listeners with insights from leading thinkers. Its format combines expert interviews, sound bites, and narrative storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. Listeners, often intellectually curious individuals, seek out the TED Radio Hour for inspiration and knowledge that fosters personal growth and community understanding. The podcast delivers significant value by encouraging reflection on the human experience and promoting a deeper connection to the world around them, further enhanced by the option of a sponsor-free feed through TED Radio Hour+.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 1.5M
- Total plays: 24M
- Total reviews: 21K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 233K
Castbox
- Followers: 1.1M
- Plays: 13M
- Reviews: 643
YouTube
- Subscribers: 121K
- Views: 11M
- Videos: 2.2K
Podcast App
- Followers: 22K
- Reviews: 21K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 67
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Key insights
What the show covers
- exploring big questions
- insights from thinkers
- self-discovery themes
- community learning
Audience interests
- technology advancements
- scientific discoveries
- social issues
- cultural insights
Platform reach
- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on podcast directories
- subscription model for ad-free
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- 300 episodes produced
- active for 5 years
- weekly episode cadence
- reliable content delivery
Chart history for TED Radio Hour
Peaked at #3 in SA, top 10 in 7 of 39 tracked markets, currently #3 in SA.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Korea | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| TH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| VN | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| IS | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| HK | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| TW | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| HU | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| CO | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| United States | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Canada | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| SG | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| CL | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| South Africa | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| ID | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Australia | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Japan | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| PE | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| NG | — | #26 | #26 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.