Big mysteries explained through your senses
TED Radio Hour

Big mysteries explained through your senses

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 18, 202650 min

Our senses help us navigate everyday life. But can they also reveal what lies beyond our perception? This hour, TED speakers explore the hidden world through the senses. Guests include astronomer Mark Whittle, chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph and artist Yiyun Kang. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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This week on Consider This, the Fed raises interest rates. We break down what that means for your pocketbook and for politics as midterms approach. People in our swing voter focus groups do not see the difference between $4 gas and a nearly 7% mortgage or a more expensive car loan.

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High costs are high costs, and voters say it's changing their lives. That's This Week on Consider This from NPR. This is the Ted Radio Hour. Each week, groundbreaking TED Talks.

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