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Episodes
  • 1 thing you can do today to be happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky

    1 thing you can do today to be happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky
    Feb 3 2026

    Can anyone become happier? Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky studies this question in her lab, doing experiments on "happiness interventions" to see what kinds of actions elicit this sought-after emotion. In a quick talk, she shares the results of her work: a small shift that can change your relationships and put you on the path to happiness.


    Following the talk, Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, interviews Lyubomirsky on additional changes people can do to feel more connected with each other in an increasingly online and chaotic world.

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    23 mins
  • In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer

    In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer
    Feb 2 2026

    Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people's lives? Analyzing 40 years' worth of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, economist Roland Fryer puts one of culture's most notorious debates on trial.

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    14 mins
  • Sunday Pick: How to think critically about history — and why it matters (w/ David Ikard)

    Sunday Pick: How to think critically about history — and why it matters (w/ David Ikard)
    Feb 1 2026

    Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what happens when what we misrepresent are our historical narratives? David Ikard is a Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. In this episode, he talks about the societal and personal dangers of inaccurate history knowledge, and uncovers the real story of one of history’s most iconic figures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

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    30 mins
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