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 across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Jar Binks. Whispers begin to spread about big changes coming to the galaxy ...
Jul 26, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable suspended bridges that connect Nepal, to hidden underground tapes that capture the culture of Somalia, to a museum that stores and exhibits… wind!? Get ...
Jun 09, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 out pithy phrases he then posts on the internet– and people both love and hate him for it. In fact, it can seem like Michael’s haters outweigh the fans, at least online. In this episode, listen as Michael explores what could possibly be behind all the anonym...
Apr 13, 2022•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 more interviews with people like Jacqueline Woodson, Hrishikesh Hirway, Claire Danes, Adam Grant, Cheryl Strayed and many more, follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this. And to learn more about the TED Audio Collective, vi...
May 14, 2021•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 07, 2021•44 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast A woman with sociopathy argues that her condition is unfairly demonized in society and pulls back the curtain on this misunderstood disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2020•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast A judge who works in the juvenile justice system blows the whistle and reveals her plan to take power away from judges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2020•50 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020•44 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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 what modern medicine can do and the information patients are given? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 03, 2020•41 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2020•38 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2020•36 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast An at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. But who has the right to tell the story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 05, 2020•36 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast A daring escape. A fresh start. Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2020•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2020•31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pandemic. Here's the first episode: If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this time, you’re not alone. But pushing these feelings to the side, or passing them along, simply doesn't work. Instead of rejecti...
Apr 06, 2020•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 26, 2019•58 sec•Transcript available on Metacast 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 luminary.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2017•28 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2017•21 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2017•18 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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 luminary.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2017•19 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2017•26 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2017•23 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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.link/ted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2017•30 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast A remorseful insider brings us a hard-earned truth: prison is effective. While his years behind bars helped him see where his life went off the rails, it also helped him create a system for how former inmates can get back on track. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2017•25 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast When we are overwhelmed, we can lash out in ways that might otherwise be considered 'crazy'. These moments are a window into the lived experiences of people who are never able to escape this kind of reality. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 27, 2017•27 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast This doctor says she committed a fatal mistake with a patient, leading her to a disturbing diagnosis: the medical field pushes for professional burnout. She unveils a powerful perspective on how doctors must deepen their self-awareness. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 19, 2017•20 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Some of the most important ideas are born from experiences too sensitive, painful or potentially damaging to share publicly. In this original weekly podcast, TED and Audible bring the hidden ideas of anonymous speakers to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2017•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
