TED Talks Daily

"Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech," says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk, he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" — and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey]! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join [https://ted.com/join] Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou [https://ted.com/futureyou] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on June 22, 2025.) Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey]! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join [https://ted.com/join] Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou [https://ted.com/futureyou] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dynamics, often going head-to-head with the most prominent figures in the technology industry. She joins a live studio audience to talk about her inimitable career covering the ever-evolving world of technology. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey]! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join [https://ted.com/join] Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou [https://ted.com/futureyou] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Video creator Jon Youshaei and workplace expert Michelle Weise team up to crack the code on how to thrive through career chaos. They discuss how technological change is upending traditional career paths, explore the art of making your skills stand out and offer essential advice for young people entering the workforce. (This conversation is part of "TED Intersections," a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.) Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey]! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join [https://ted.com/join] Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou [https://ted.com/futureyou] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understand what it means for building successful relationships, says author and psychiatrist George Blair-West. Drawing from his extensive experience working with couples, he shares four questions every couple should ask themselves before tying the knot — and highlights surprising findings on how the way marriage starts impacts if it ends. This episode originally aired May 3, 2024. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey [https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey]! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join [https://ted.com/join] Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou [https://ted.com/futureyou] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.