NPR's TED Radio Hour looks into the science of awkward psychological traits and the crossover between awkwardness and autism. Larry David, the king of cringe comedy, just wrapped up his last season.

Awkward can be awesome. Don’t believe me? Allow me to embarrass myself for your benefit. Exhibit A: The day I wore mismatched shoes—two completely different ones. I had back-to-back meetings, ...

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode So Awkward. As a kid, Ty Tashiro was an awkward stats nerd. Now, as a social scientist, he explains why the characteristics that make people awkward can actually ...