Hidden Brain Media is an independent production company that aims to help curious people understand the world, and themselves. Led by host and Executive Editor Shankar Vedantam, who has been reporting on human behavior and social science research for over 25 years, Hidden Brain Media explores the concept of the hidden brain. This term, coined by Shankar, describes the various influences that shape our thoughts and actions without our conscious awareness.

From mental shortcuts and biases to social dynamics and relationships, Hidden Brain delves into the unconscious aspects of the mind. Through their popular podcast and radio show, Hidden Brain reaches millions of listeners worldwide. They also recently launched Hidden Brain Media to further connect with their audience and experiment with new storytelling methods across different platforms.

With a dedicated team of producers, researchers, writers, and fact-checkers, Hidden Brain Media offers thought-provoking content that uncovers the mysteries of the human mind