Best Keegan Francis Podcasts (2025)

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 11:35

3h ago11:35

11:35

In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible. Want to help…

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Start With Why, 15th Anniversary Edition | Simon Sinek 36:13

1d ago36:13

36:13

Simon Sinek is an inspirational speaker and author of the bestselling book, “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview, with host Elise Hu, Simon reflects on his message 15 years later and explains why it’s important to stay true to your why, both in the short- and long-term. He …

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 13:31

3d ago13:31

13:31

The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution. Want to help shape TED’s…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 10:15

3d ago10:15

10:15

You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum. Want to help …

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 26:48

4d ago26:48

26:48

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 15:18

5d ago15:18

15:18

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

6d ago15:16

15:16

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our surve…

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 19:40

7d ago19:40

19:40

At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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Sunday Pick: The poetry of Nepal's bridges | Far Flung 29:27

9d ago29:27

29:27

To get to school, work, or another town in Nepal, it helps if you don't have a fear of heights. That's because this mountainous terrain (it's home to Mount Everest after all) is connected via THOUSANDS of bridges. Whether permanent or seasonal, made of bamboo and rope or pulleys and wire, suspended above incredible mountains or rapid waters, the Ne…

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The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 29:02

10d ago29:02

29:02

Duncan Keegan doesn't consider himself a poet, but this deeply beautiful talk shows otherwise. With simple grace and quiet eloquence, he celebrates family, connection and togetherness, often most called for at the hardest of times. This is episode seven of a seven-part series airing this week on TED Talks Daily, where author, podcaster and past TED…

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Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 27:08

10d ago27:08

27:08

Tech innovator Avni Patel Thompson designed an app to shield busy parents from the chaos of scheduling school pickups, coordinating playdates, planning birthday parties and more — but as the product developed, something felt off. What might we lose when AI smooths over the friction of everyday family life? Patel Thompson explores her surprising dis…

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A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 27:35

11d ago27:35

27:35

Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats describes the profound lessons he's learned over the years as a father, offering insights that will resonate with anyone…

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 28:03

12d ago28:03

28:03

"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared, every story was sung and belonging meant survival — she explores how we can blend the old with the new to bu…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 24:54

13d ago24:54

24:54

AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 31:07

14d ago31:07

31:07

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is around. In conversation with author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, Darcy explores what we should expect and …

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36. Ladies Who Rage w/Steph Tolev 1:14:39

14d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Jordan and fellow comedian Steph Tolev talk dog ownership, tattoos, how not to treat HPV, getting laid on the road, wardrobe nightmares and fights with their respective boyfriends.Check out Steph on Instagram HERE.Go to https://www.hims.com/ripfor a special offer And https://www.factormeals.com/ripjordan50off and use CODE: RIPJORDAN50OFF for 50% of…

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What role will AI play in family life? | Kelly Corrigan’s TED Talks Daily takeover 31:40

16d ago31:40

31:40

Kelly Corrigan, host of the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders, is taking over TED Talks Daily for the week leading up to Mother’s Day! As a guest curator for TED 2025, Corrigan asks big questions about the role of parents in the growing age of AI, how AI will change family life, and if it should play a role in the first place. In this episode, she’ll …

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Star Wars changed visual effects — AI is doing it again | Rob Bredow 14:58

17d ago14:58

14:58

Jedi master of visual effects Rob Bredow, known for his work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, takes us on a cinematic journey through the evolution of visual effects, with behind-the-scenes stories from the making of fan favorites like “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones” and more. He shares how artist-driven innovation continues…

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How art helped me grapple with grief | Navied Mahdavian 8:40

17d ago8:40

8:40

With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hos…

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Beyond the Talk: Tristan Harris in conversation with TED Talks Daily 22:13

18d ago22:13

22:13

“AI is already demonstrating deceptive, self-preserving behaviors that we thought only existed in science-fiction movies,” says technology ethicist Tristan Harris. Following his talk at TED2025, Harris is in conversation with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to explore an “adaptation crisis” — where laws and regulations lag behind the speed of te…

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris 16:45

18d ago16:45

16:45

Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI developmen…

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Where in the world is Trump taking us? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer 56:06

19d ago56:06

56:06

It’s been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relation…

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A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green 13:03

20d ago13:03

13:03

What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges age-old stereotypes about masculinity, showing that emotional intelligence and self-control — not aggression — are the keys to moving through the world with confidence and strength. Want to help shape T…

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Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi Nerurkar 58:33

21d ago58:33

58:33

Stress isn’t all bad. In fact, the right kind can fuel growth instead of burnout. In this actionable discussion, physician and author Aditi Nerurkar shares tips for managing your stress, boosting your confidence and increasing your resilience. Discover how to spot your stress signals before they spiral — and turn pressure into progress. (This live …

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Sunday Pick: How poetry builds teenagers' confidence (w/ Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar) | How to Be a Better Human 41:12

23d ago41:12

41:12

In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she’s a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of teaching teenagers poetry and how to balance self-awareness with self…

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The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua 9:11

24d ago9:11

9:11

"We are not drowning. We are fighting," says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Pacific. He shares stories of the people and communities at the front lines of the climate crisis, proving they're not waiting to be saved — they're demanding action and putting up a fierce fight for the …

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 11:35

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Start With Why, 15th Anniversary Edition | Simon Sinek 36:13

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 13:31

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 10:15

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 26:48

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 15:18

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 19:40

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Sunday Pick: The poetry of Nepal's bridges | Far Flung 29:27

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The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 29:02

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Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 27:08

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A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 27:35

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 28:03

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 24:54

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The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 31:07

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36. Ladies Who Rage w/Steph Tolev 1:14:39

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What role will AI play in family life? | Kelly Corrigan’s TED Talks Daily takeover 31:40

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Star Wars changed visual effects — AI is doing it again | Rob Bredow 14:58

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How art helped me grapple with grief | Navied Mahdavian 8:40

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Beyond the Talk: Tristan Harris in conversation with TED Talks Daily 22:13

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris 16:45

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Where in the world is Trump taking us? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer 56:06

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A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green 13:03

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Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi Nerurkar 58:33

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Sunday Pick: How poetry builds teenagers' confidence (w/ Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar) | How to Be a Better Human 41:12

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The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua 9:11

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