Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 569
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Democratizing Our Data w/ Julia Lane
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by economist, NYU Professor of Public Service, and cofounder of the Coleridge Initiative Dr. Julia Lane to talk about her newest book, "Democratizing Our…
00:58:11 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
Science and Cooking w/ Pia Sörensen
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Pia Sörensen, Senior Preceptor in Chemical Engineering and Applied Materials at Harvard University. They talk about her new book, "Science and Coo…
01:01:44 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Feminist Philosophy w/ Carol Hay
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Carol Hay, philosopher and author of "Think Like a Feminist: the Philosophy Behind the Revolution." They discuss the core philosophy of feminism, …
01:14:00 |
Mon 01 Mar 2021
Our Material World w/ Ainissa Ramirez
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by materials scientist, author, and science communicator Dr. Ainissa Ramirez. They talk about her new book (and winner of the 2021 AAAS/Subaru Prize for …
01:02:16 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Childhood Vaccines w/ Perri Klass
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by NYU professor of journalism and pediatrics Dr. Perri Klass to talk about her new book, "A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Chi…
01:15:34 |
Mon 15 Feb 2021
Drug Use for Grown-Ups w/ Carl L. Hart
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the chair of Columbia University's psychology department, Dr. Carl L. Hart. They talk about his newest book, "Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty …
01:06:51 |
Mon 08 Feb 2021
Morbid Anatomy w/ Joanna Ebenstein
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the founder and creative director of Morbid Anatomy, Joanna Ebenstein. They talk about her newest book, "Anatomica: The Exquisite and Unsettling Art o…
01:05:57 |
Mon 01 Feb 2021
National Geographic Almanac 2021 w/ Susan Tyler Hitchcock
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Susan Tyler Hitchcock, Senior Editor of Books at National Geographic Partners. They talk about the new National Geographic Almanac 2021, with a sp…
00:54:33 |
Mon 25 Jan 2021
Cancer Evolution w/ Kat Arney
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning science writer, broadcaster, and podcaster (Genetics Unzipped), Dr. Kat Arney. They talk about her newest book, "Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evo…
01:11:22 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Evolution in the Anthropocene w/ Shane Campbell-Staton
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by UCLA evolutionary biologist and co-host/co-creator of the Biology of Superheroes Podcast, Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton. They talk about the evolution of …
01:34:36 |
Mon 11 Jan 2021
The End of Everything w/ Katie Mack
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Katie Mack, theoretical astrophysicist and author of "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)." They talk about the formation of the univ…
01:23:02 |
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Anti-Vax Origins w/ Brian Deer
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Brian Deer to talk about his new book, "The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vac…
01:24:34 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Scientific Racism w/ Angela Saini
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning science journalist Angela Saini to talk about her book "Superior: The Return of Race Science." They discuss the deep roots of scientific…
01:22:54 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
Bones w/ Roy A. Meals
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roy A. Meals to talk about his new book, "Bones: Inside and Out." They discuss the structure and function of bone, its iconogra…
01:05:08 |
Mon 30 Nov 2020
Why Fish Don't Exist w/ Lulu Miller
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science reporter, producer, and Radiolab co-host Lulu Miller to talk about her new book, "Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden …
01:20:22 |
Mon 23 Nov 2020
Alternative Facts w/ Asheley Landrum
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by her old high school pal, psychologist and science communication expert Dr. Asheley Landrum. They discuss why a large portion of the public doesn't bel…
01:34:06 |
Mon 16 Nov 2020
Tree Migration w/ Zach St. George
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science reporter Zach St. George to talk about his book "The Journeys of Trees: A Story About Forests, People, and the Future." They discuss the pheno…
01:13:01 |
Mon 09 Nov 2020
Phallacy w/ Emily Willingham
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer Dr. Emily Willingham to talk about her newest book, "Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis." Emily guides Cara through a demysti…
01:05:38 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
Books Bound in Human Flesh w/ Megan Rosenbloom
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined once again by UCLA librarian and Death Salon director Megan Rosenbloom to talk about her new book, "Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the S…
01:10:26 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Cystic Fibrosis w/ Bijal Trivedi
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and editor at The Conversation, Bijal Trivedi, to talk about her newest book, "Breath from Salt: A Deadly Genetic Disease, a New Er…
01:12:36 |
Mon 19 Oct 2020
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