Sincerely, X

Sincerely, X

Stories shared on the TED stage are seen and heard by millions around the world. But some ideas can’t be shared in the open — there are stories that are too risky, painful, or controversial. Sincerely, X provides a space to share powerful ideas anonymously. Stories that deserve to be heard, from people who remain hidden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

July 26, 2023 • 32 mins
The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron.

It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Ja...

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Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

June 9, 2022 • 2 mins
You don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable suspended bridges that connect Nepal, to hidden underground tapes that capture the cult...

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Conversations with People Who Hate Me

April 13, 2022 • 50 mins
On the internet, nobody seems to remember you’re a real person. That’s especially true for Michael James Schneider, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen online. Commonly referred to as “Balloon Guy”, Michael uses mylar balloons to spell out pithy phrases he then posts on the internet– and people both love and hate him for it. In fact, it can seem like Michael’s haters outweigh the fans, at least online. In this episode, listen...

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Design Matters: A conversation with Sarah Kay

May 14, 2021 • 54 mins
Today, we're sharing an episode from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective: Design Matters with Debbie Millman. For over 15 years, Debbie has been interviewing incredibly creative people about how they design the arc of their lives. For more interviews with people like Jacqueline Woodson, Hrishikesh Hirway, Claire Danes, Adam Grant, Cheryl Strayed and many more, follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listen...

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None of Your Business

January 7, 2021 • 44 mins
A trans man in the South argues for his right to keep his history private and pushes against the idea that he must be "out" to be authentic and proud.

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Lessons From a Sociopath

December 31, 2020 • 35 mins
A woman with sociopathy argues that her condition is unfairly demonized in society and pulls back the curtain on this misunderstood disorder.

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Absolute Power

December 17, 2020 • 49 mins
A judge who works in the juvenile justice system blows the whistle and reveals her plan to take power away from judges.

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The Ghost

December 10, 2020 • 44 mins
Things are not always what they appear. A ghostwriter who pens eulogies, wedding vows, and work emails for his clients makes a case for the hidden help he provides.

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Born Too Soon

December 3, 2020 • 40 mins
After years spent caring for extremely preterm babies, a nurse has an urgent message to share: Technology is saving babies earlier than ever, but the long term consequences aren't being made clear to parents. How do we bridge the gap between what modern medicine can do and the information patients are given?

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Lethal Doubt

November 19, 2020 • 37 mins
A Muslim woman escapes being killed by her own family. The police don't protect her—so she joins their ranks. Will she now be believed?

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Soft Power

November 12, 2020 • 36 mins
How do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? An Ultra Orthodox Jewish woman proves that sometimes the most powerful voice is a quiet one.

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DNA Secrets

November 5, 2020 • 35 mins
An at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. But who has the right to tell the story?

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After The Cult

October 29, 2020 • 34 mins
A daring escape. A fresh start. Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script.

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A Private Hell

October 22, 2020 • 31 mins
A small-town preacher in the Deep South with a radical secret: he doesn't believe in Hell. How do you lead people when you have fundamentally different beliefs?

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Introducing Checking In with Susan David

April 6, 2020 • 12 mins

We just launched another podcast from TED, called Checking In with Susan David. In each episode, Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—offers us a different strategy to help us cope with our heightened emotions during this global pandemic.

Here's the first episode: If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this time, you’re not alone. But pushing these feelings to the side...

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Share your idea—anonymously! Sincerely, X Season 2

February 26, 2019 • 58 secs
We're looking for new stories for our upcoming season of Sincerely, X. Do you have an idea that’s too important to stay secret? We want to hear about it. Visit go.ted.com/sincerelyx to get in touch and share your idea anonymously. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

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Episode 10: Gifted Kid

September 21, 2017 • 27 mins
A gifted child. A rough neighborhood. A teacher who knows how to break the cycle. [Contains explicit content] Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

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Episode 9: Rural Woman

September 14, 2017 • 20 mins
A small town she loves. A big realization. What happens when rural traditions need reinventing? Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

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Episode 8: Reclaiming Power

September 7, 2017 • 18 mins
A devastating assault. A story of how this powerful person turned loss into gain. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

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Episode 7: Mood Changer

August 31, 2017 • 18 mins
Years of depression. Scores of medications. An original approach to living with mental health, from the bottom up. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.

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