Michigan Public and WGVU Public Media, along with GLC Live, are welcoming 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 on-sale 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.