Making Sense Of 2020

2020 is finally coming to an end. This hour, we look back at moments, talks, and big ideas from past episodes that helped us make sense of this strange and unprecedented year. Guests include science journalist Laura Spinney, researcher Daniel Streicker, monk JayaShri Maathaa, and writers Huang Hung and Jonny Sun.

Podcast #246: Focus on IT!

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses. Thank you for being here with me and spending this shit show of a year with me! If you’re new to this podcast, welcome and, I look forward to you connecting with me on…

A Century Of Money

Recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies — our economy has a history of soaring and plummeting. This hour, TED speakers look to the past for lessons on building a more stable financial future. Guests include journalist Kathleen Day, financial advisor Tammy Lally, writer Elizabeth White, and filmmaker Abigail Disney.

Podcast #245: Get Rid of Them NOW!

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others! If you haven’t, please check out my new-ish website as I have these podcasts on there as well as any upcoming…

How To Citizen

This year’s election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen.

Podcast #244: PREACH IT?!

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! As always, I appreciate you listening, reading this, and for investing in you and connecting with me on social media. I may sound like a broken record to those of you…

Listen Again: Making Amends

Original broadcast date: July 10, 2020. What makes a true apology? What does it mean to make amends for past mistakes? This hour, TED speakers explore how repairing the wrongs of the past is the first step toward healing for the future. Guests include historian Brent Leggs, law professor Martha Minow, librarian Dawn Wacek, and … Read more

Podcast #243: “IT” Happens!

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Listen Again: TED Radio Wow-er

Original broadcast date: June 26, 2020. With so many schools closed, lots of kids are stuck at home, learning remotely. Special guest Guy Raz joins Manoush for an hour packed with TED science lessons… for everyone.

Podcast #242: Let’s Get Sh*t In Order!

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for listening, connecting with me on social media to continue the podcast them with questions, articles and challenges.  Also, thank you to my new listener,…