Hidden Brain

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

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Every guest on Hidden Brain

291 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

1. —
   David Graeber

   BS Jobs · 2 episodes

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   David Moss

   E Pluribus Unum? · Jan 2018

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   Deborah Blum
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   Deborah Tannen

   Mind Reading 2.0: Why Conversations Go Wrong · 2 episodes

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   Derek Amato

   Episode 21: Stroke of Genius · Feb 2016

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   Dimitris Xygalatas

   An Ancient Solution to Modern Problems · Dec 2022

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   Doug Fields

   Emotions 2.0: The Logic of Rage · 3 episodes

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   Edward Lemay

   How to Be A Better Partner · Aug 2026

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   Eitan Hersh

   Passion Isn't Enough · 2 episodes

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    Eli Finkel
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    Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

    Never Go To Vegas · Dec 2017

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    Elizabeth Dunn

    Happiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy · 2 episodes

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    Elizabeth Loftus

    Are Your Memories Real? · Jan 2024

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    Elliot Aronson

    Outsmarting Yourself · 2 episodes

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    Emily Falk

    It's Not My Fault! · 2 episodes

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    Emily Pronin

    Mind Reading 2.0: The Double Standard · 2 episodes

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    Emma Levine

    When It's Okay to Lie · Mar 2026

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    Eranda Jayawickreme

    Healing 2.0: What We Gain from Pain · 2 episodes

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    Eric Johnson

    Choose Carefully · Jan 2022

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    Eric Oliver

    Who Are You, Really? · Jun 2026

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    Erica Bailey

    Wellness 2.0: Be Yourself · Dec 2024

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    Erica Boothby

    How Others See You · 2 episodes

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    Erica Chenoweth

    How to Change the World · 2 episodes

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    Francesca Gino

    Work 2.0: Rebel with a Cause · 3 episodes

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    Fred Bryant

    You 2.0: Make the Good Times Last · 2 episodes

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    Fred Luskin

    No Hard Feelings · Feb 2025

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    Gabriele Oettingen

    You 2.0: WOOP, WOOP! · 3 episodes

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    Gail Shepherd

    The Untold Story Of Lyndie B. Hawkins · Jul 2020

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    George Bonanno

    The Trauma Script · Aug 2025

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    Gillian Sandstrom

    Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions · 2 episodes

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    Gordon Flett

    Do You Feel Invisible? · Feb 2026

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    Greg Walton

    You 2.0: Stop Spiraling! · Dec 2025

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33. —
    Guy Itzchakov

    Are You Listening? · Mar 2024

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    Hal Hershfield

    You 2.0: Your Future Is Now · Aug 2023

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    Hal Herzog

    Our Animal Instincts · Jun 2019

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    Harold Pollack

    Radio Replay: Crime As A Disease · Nov 2017

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    Harry Reis

    Relationships 2.0: What Makes Relationships Thrive · 2 episodes

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    Huggy Rao

    Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough · Nov 2025

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    Iris Mauss

    You 2.0: The Path to Contentment · 2 episodes

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    Jacqueline Rifkin
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