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
Education w/ John B. King, Jr.
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by educator, civil servant, and the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), John B. King, Jr. We discuss his new book, “Teacher By T…
01:04:52 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by wildlife ecologist, TV presenter, author, and science communicator, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. They discuss Rae’s newest project co-hosting NBC’s original se…
01:13:43 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, ecologist, and environmental studies professor at Williams College, Dr. Laura J. Martin. They discuss her book, “Wild by Design: The Rise o…
01:00:46 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
History of the Female Body w/ Helen King
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Helen King. Helen is a Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, and an elected member of the General Synod of the Church of …
01:11:30 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by cognitive neuroscientist and neuroimaging expert, Gina Rippon. They discuss her forthcoming book (April 1 2025), “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of…
01:08:35 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov
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: Brainwashin…
01:02:25 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Night Magic w/ Leigh Ann Henion
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 Garden…
00:43:07 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Treekeepers w/ Lauren E. Oakes
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, “Treek…
00:57:18 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Animal Medicine w/ Jaap De Roode
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 …
00:55:11 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Trans Technologies w/ Oliver Haimson
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. Foll…
00:48:11 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Revolutionary Self w/ Lynn Hunt
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 …
00:56:38 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss
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…
00:56:48 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Monstrous w/ Surekha Davies
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 S…
00:53:56 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough
In 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 .
01:06:42 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Science Impact w/ Anne Toomey
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 Impac…
00:55:03 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman
On 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 discus…
00:33:59 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton
On 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…
00:51:29 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Key to the City w/ Sara Bronin
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 …
00:42:43 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Intersectional Mental Health w/ Sahaj Kaur Kohli
On 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 d…
00:54:56 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Vanishing Treasures w/ Katherine Rundell
On 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 Extraord…
00:56:18 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
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