Hidden Brain on Stage with Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain, the acclaimed science podcast that translates complex psychological research into compelling narratives, comes to life on stage in Grand Rapids. Host Shankar Vedantam, who founded the independent company Hidden Brain Media in 2019 after leaving NPR, presents a live adaptation of the show, which originated as a segment of NPR's Morning Edition.

Attendees can expect an evening exploring concepts such as 'switchtracking,' a topic from the podcast's first episode. Vedantam, praised by Esther Perel for seamlessly transforming dry academic research into stories that offer a complete escape, will delve into the hidden patterns driving human behavior.

The podcast has earned a Webby Award and was featured on Mashable's list of top science podcasts, as well as their best podcasts for New Year's resolutions. This live event offers an engaging experience grounded in the science of human interaction.