Apr 17

Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, she poses big questions to help you find out what the good life means today.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas fro ... Show More

49m 57s

Apr 10

The hidden forces shaping your choices

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cro ... Show More

49m 51s

Apr 3

Could AI help us, not replace us?

The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosophy, a test case, and a glimpse into the future of work.Guests include Siri co-creator Tom Gruber, CENTURY Tech CEO Priya Lakhani and Robinho ... Show More

49m 35s

Feb 2022

665 Surprises from Boring Places; Sidecountry; Dakar, Senegal

<p>We consider how visiting second- and third-tier destinations — places some might dismiss as "boring" — can lead to the most rewarding travel experiences. And two <em>New York Times</em> journalists take us on a pair of journeys: first to the world of offbeat &mdash ... Show More

52 m

Nov 2024

Sunil Amrith

Author and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University Sunil Amrith joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They cover the environment, migration and the future of life on earth.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-d ... Show More

52m 57s

May 2024

5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron

How can one trip entirely change your life? Jay Cameron joins me to share about the life-altering trip he took to Ghana when he was 40 years old. After having this experience, Jay left his career running summer camps for kids and founded Maximum Impact Travel, a tour company conn ... Show More

1h 13m

Apr 2011

AT#274 - Adventure Travel in Botswana

The Amateur Traveler talks to Spencer Quong who is a adventure travel guide about his recent trip to Botswana in south central Africa. After reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency his traveling companions were drawn to this country and its incredible wildlife. Learn more about ... Show More

32m 49s

Jan 2020

Rough Translation Presents: Throughline

This week, we present the latest episode of NPR's Throughline, a look at the life and complicated legacy of the assassinated Iranian military leader, Qassem Soleimani. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage ... Show More

51m 4s

Oct 2024

“If you can’t understand this, then you can go to your Mother’s kitchen”

You are in the ladies' corner. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and listen in on a heart-to-heart conversation between Henrietta, Blossom, and Meli about the unique experiences of women in tech, tourism and art spaces. Meli Mansu has been working with the Goethe-Institut Ghana as the ... Show More

33m 8s

Jan 2018

80 - Travel in Africa

<p>Ever dreamed of a trip to Africa? Or have you already had the good fortune to visit Africa? In either case, Episode 80 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast will entice you, I think! I speak with three travellers who have extremely varied experiences of Africa, once again reminding ... Show More

23 m

Apr 2025

Rawya Mansour

This week, I’m joined by Rawya Mansour, Chairwoman of RAMSCO Egypt and Oasis Technologies Monaco, for a special episode as part of our collaboration with The Narrative Summit 2025. Rawya is a pioneer of sustainable development and regenerative agriculture, including shifting away ... Show More

42m 22s

Saleem Reshamwala: Far Flung Places