Shankar Vedantam

Shankar Vedantam is a science journalist and podcaster who has written for The Washington Post and NPR. He is the host of the Hidden Brain podcast, which explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior. Shankar has a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Virginia and has conducted research on the psychology of decision-making and the science of happiness. He is also a stand-up comedian and has performed at comedy clubs and festivals. Shankar is known for his engaging storytelling and ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.