ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Now, Michigan Public, WGVU Public Media, and GLC Live at 20 Monroe welcome Hidden Brain: On Stage with Shankar Vedantam to Grand Rapids on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
 

Hidden Brain is a science podcast hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam. It explores the unconscious patterns that shape human behavior. The show is routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States, and it can be heard every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Michigan Public.

During this live event, host and creator Shankar Vedantam is set to make his exclusive Midwest appearance to bring seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage, including discoveries about behavior, decision-making, perception, and connection.
 

Since launching the program, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions.

This Hidden Brain live event is built for everyone. Whether you’re new to the show or a longtime listener, this performance of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Listen, learn, and share your own thoughts and ideas with Shankar and other fans of the show.

Hidden Brain: On Stage with Shankar Vedantam takes place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, in Grand Rapids, MI.

Public onsale begins on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. A limited number of tickets will be available for an exclusive meet-and-greet reception with Shankar Vedantam.

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About Shankar Vedantam - Vedantam founded Hidden Brain Media in 201, and is the host and executive editor of the Hidden Brain podcast and radio show. From 2011 to 2020, he was a social science correspondent for NPR. Previously, he was a national correspondent at The Washington Post, where he authored the weekly Department of Human Behavior Column. Vedantam is also the winner of several journalism awards and was a 2009-2010 Neiman Fellow at Harvard University.

About Michigan Public - Michigan Public is the state’s most listened-to public radio service.  It is a statewide public media organization connecting hundreds of thousands of listeners each week with trusted news, thoughtful conversation and programming that reflects life across Michigan. Michigan Public broadcasts at 91.7 FM in Ann Arbor/Detroit, 104.1 FM in Grand Rapids, 91.1 FM in Flint, 89.7 FM in Lansing and 91.3 FM Port Huron, and is available online at michiganpublic.org. Licensed to the University of Michigan, Michigan Public is based in Ann Arbor.

About WGVU Public Media - WGVU Public Media is West Michigan's PBS and NPR affiliate, founded in 1972 and licensed through Grand Valley State University. Broadcasting on 88.5 FM and 95.3 FM across Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore, and on PBS 35 and 52 across West Michigan, WGVU delivers trusted local journalism, public affairs programming, arts and cultural content, and educational resources that inform, inspire, and connect. WGVU is made for all and powered by you, the community it serves.