Apr 13, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min · 23 segments
Does power truly flow from the barrel of a gun? Pop culture and conventional history often teach us that violence is the most effective way to produce change. But is that common assumption actually…
Shankar VedantamHost
Erica ChenowethGuest
Ranjay GulatiGuest
Not the audio podcast, which will continue to be available on Apple, Spotify, and your favorite audio podcast player, but as a brand-new standalone video channel.
Our first videos include an exploration of the science of bravery, the secret behind artistic masterpieces, and a set of ideas to deal with high-pressure situations.
Our handle on YouTube is @hiddenbrain, or just click the link in the show notes for today's episode.
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Not the audio podcast, which will continue to be available on Apple, Spotify, and your favorite audio podcast player, but as a brand-new standalone video channel.
Our first videos include an exploration of the science of bravery, the secret behind artistic masterpieces, and a set of ideas to deal with high-pressure situations.
Our handle on YouTube is @hiddenbrain, or just click the link in the show notes for today's episode.