Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Harvard University Professor of the History of Science and author, Rebecca Lemov. They discuss her newest book, “THE INSTABILITY OF TRUTH: Brainwashing, Mind Control and Hyper-Persuasian.” Follow Rebecca: @rebeccalemovAv Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by New York Times bestselling nature writer, Leigh Ann Henion. They talk about Leigh’s newest book, “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark.” Follow Leigh: @leighannhenionAv Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by conservation scientist and award-winning science writer, Lauren E. Oakes. They talk about her latest book on the global reforestation movement, “Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future.” Follow Lauren: @OakesLEAv Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Emory University professor of biology and director of the Infectious Diseases across Scales Training Program, Dr. Jaap De Roode. They discuss his new book, “Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves.”Av Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Assistant Professor at University of Michigan School of Information, Oliver L. Haimson. They talk about his forthcoming book, Trans Technologies. Follow Oliver: @haimsonAv Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian and Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA, Dr. Lynn Hunt. They discuss Lynn’s newest book, The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800.Av Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning author and associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University, Dr. Rina Bliss. They discuss Rina’s new book, "What's Real about Race? Untangling Science, Genetics, and Society". Follow Rina: Dr.rinablissAv Cara Santa Maria
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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by British writer, speaker, historian, and monster consultant, Dr. Surekha Davies. They discuss Surekha’s new book, Humans: A Monstrous History. Follow Surekha: @surekhadaviesAv Cara Santa Maria
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Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough
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1:06:42In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, BBC broadcaster and writer, Eleanor Barraclough. They discuss Eleanor’s new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age .Av Cara Santa Maria
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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Science at Pace University, Anne Toomey. They discuss Anne’s new book, “Science with Impact: How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy.”Av Cara Santa Maria
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Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman
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33:59On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Judith Herman MD. They discuss her new book, “Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice."Av Cara Santa Maria
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Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton
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51:29On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Lebanese-American writer, Stephanie Gorton. They discuss Stephanie’s new book, “The Icon and the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry that Brought Birth Control to America.” Follow Stephanie: @sdgortonAv Cara Santa Maria
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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Mexican-American architect, attorney, Cornell University professor and National Zoning Atlas founder, Sara Bronin. They discuss Sara’s new book: “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Follow Sara: @sarabroninAv Cara Santa Maria
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Intersectional Mental Health w/ Sahaj Kaur Kohli
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54:56On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by practicing therapist, writer, speaker on mental health inclusion, and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, Sahaj Kaur Kohli (MaEd, LGPC). They discuss her debut book: “But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures.” Follow Sahaj: sahajkohli…
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Vanishing Treasures w/ Katherine Rundell
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56:18On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by bestselling writer and Fellow of St Catherine's College, Katherine Rundell. They discuss her newest book, “Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures.” Follow Kate: Katherine.rundellAv Cara Santa Maria
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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by human rights lawyer, scientist, scholar of bias, and the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, Anu Gupta. They discuss his new book: “Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From--and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel” Follow Anu: @anuguptany…
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Queer Natural History w/ Josh L. Davis
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1:06:10On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by natural history writer and author, Josh Davis. They discuss his new book, “A Little Queer Natural History”. Follow Josh: @joshlukedavis.bsky.socialAv Cara Santa Maria
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Fierce Desires w/ Rebecca L. Davis
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1:07:36On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and professor of history at the University of Delaware, Rebecca L. Davis. They talk about her new book, “Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America.”Av Cara Santa Maria
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Rural Cancer Care w/ Fazlur Rahman
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1:00:21On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by San Angelo-based oncologist, author and Advocate for Medical Humanities & Ethics, Dr. Fazlur Rahman MD. They discuss his just released book, Our Connected Lives: Caring for Cancer Patients in Rural Texas.Av Cara Santa Maria
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Animals' Understanding of Death w/ Susana Monsó
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1:06:59On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and assistant professor at the Dept. of Logic, History, and Philosophy of Science at the National Distance Education University (UNED) in Madrid, Susana Monsó. They discuss her new book, “Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death” which grapples with how animals conceive death—and what it c…
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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and language scientist, Julie Sedivy. They discuss her newest book, “Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love.” Follow Julie: @JulieSedivyAv Cara Santa Maria
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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University and professor at the Yale School of the Environment, Dr. Sunil Amrith. Sunil is the author of five books, and we discuss his newest one, “The Burning Earth: A History.” Follow Sunil: @sunilamrith…
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Metaracism w/ Tricia Rose Part 2
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1:02:19On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara finishes her conversation with Brown University Chancellor’s Professor of Africana Studies, Dr. Tricia Rose. They dive deeper into her book, “Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—and How We Break Free.” Follow Tricia: @ProfTriciaRoseAv Cara Santa Maria
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Climate Possibilities w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
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47:43On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by marine biologist, climate policy expert, and co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. They discuss her forthcoming book, “What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures.” Follow Ayana: @ayanaelizaAv Cara Santa Maria
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