Manoush Zomorodi talks about her new book, 'Body Electric'

NPR | By A Martínez

Published May 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio hour and author of the new book, "Body Electric."

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