Manoush Zomorodi Named New Host Of NPR's 'TED Radio Hour'

Zomorodi (Photo: ManoushZ.com)

NPR and TED have their replacement for GUY RAZ as host of the "TED RADIO HOUR" with the announcement that "ZIG ZAG," "NOTE TO SELF," and "IRL" podcast host and author MANOUSH ZOMORODI will take over for RAZ, who is stepping down after serving as the host since 2013. Her first episodes as host will air in the SPRING.

“Hosting TED RADIO HOUR is one of the best jobs in radio/podcasting. Who wouldn’t want to interview the smartest people on the planet about their life’s work and then collaborate with one of the top teams in audio to turn it into an intimate, educational, and entertaining hour of listening that impacts millions of people around the world?” said ZOMORODI. “On a more personal note, the show’s mission aligns beautifully with my own professional ambition to continue inspiring people to learn more about the world, their community, and themselves…while also having some fun along the way.”
 
“MANOUSH’s passionate curiosity about how technology is transforming humanity and her ability to make complicated ideas accessible and relevant make her a terrific match for the TED RADIO HOUR and NPR,” said NPR SVP Programming and Audience Development ANYA GRUNDMANN. “We can’t wait for NPR’s audience to hear her tackle the world of big ideas and be inspired.”
 
TED Head of Media COLIN HELMS added, “TED RADIO HOUR has been one of the most important and impactful ways for people to discover TED and the ideas of our incredible speakers. In our search for a new host, we knew we wanted someone who was genuinely curious and passionate about the world of ideas, and could bring their own voice and perspective to that world. We’re thrilled to have MANOUSH -- also a cherished member of the TED community and brilliant journalist and entrepreneur -- to lead the show into its next phase.”

“MANOUSH is such an incredibly talented and engaging host. She brings joy, kindness and deep intellectual rigor to all of her interviews,” said RAZ. “As a long-time fan of MANOUSH’s work, I am so excited to hear her write TED RADIO HOUR’s next chapter.” 

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