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
Con Artists w/ Maria Konnikova
This week, Cara is joined by Maria Konnikova, the author of "The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It...Every Time." They discuss the art of the con artist (including whether Donald Trump fits the bil…
01:10:58 |
Tue 11 Oct 2016
Women Beyond Belief w/ Karen Garst
Cara speaks to Karen Garst, the author of "Women Beyond Belief: Discovering Life Without Religion." They talk about some of the difficult experiences of the women featured in the book, as well as the…
01:02:19 |
Mon 03 Oct 2016
Science Communication w/ Kishore Hari
This week, Cara has a chance to #TalkNerdy with the director of the Bay Area Science Festival, Kishore Hari. They dive deep into the dos and don'ts of science communication, with a special focus on l…
01:07:32 |
Tue 27 Sep 2016
Addiction Treatment w/ Maia Szalavitz
Cara is joined by Maia Szalavitz, author of Unbroken Brain, to talk about the way we treat addiction in this country, and why it is so very wrong. They focus on evidence-based approaches that work an…
00:51:37 |
Mon 19 Sep 2016
Magic of Math w/ Arthur Benjamin
Cara is joined in studio by the "Mathemagician" himself, Dr. Arthur Benjamin! He demonstrates some of the amazing feats of mental math found in his newest book, "The Magic of Math: Solving for x and …
01:06:03 |
Mon 12 Sep 2016
James Webb Space Telescope w/ Amber Straughn
Cara is joined by NASA Astrophysicist Dr. Amber Straughn, the Deputy Project Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Science Communications. They dive into Amber's interests in deep sky objects like…
00:58:48 |
Mon 29 Aug 2016
Mountain Lion P-22 w/ Beth Pratt-Bergstrom
California Director of the National Wildlife Federation, Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, tells Cara the story of P-22, Hollywood's famous mountain lion. They also talk about ways we can all aid in conservation…
01:09:14 |
Mon 22 Aug 2016
Pterosaurs w/ Michael Habib
Dr. Michael Habib (USC, NHMLA) joins Cara to talk about the flight biomechanics of pterosaurs, the relationship between human gross anatomy and paleontology, and why some people enjoy keeping reptile…
01:40:33 |
Mon 15 Aug 2016
Patient H.M. w/ Luke Dittrich
Cara is joined by author Luke Dittrich to discuss his new book "Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets." They dive deeply into the story of famed neurological patient Henry Mola…
01:13:18 |
Mon 08 Aug 2016
Interviewing Mom w/ Charlotte Salmon
In a very special episode of #TalkNerdy, Cara's mom has come to town! They sit down to discuss what it was like to grow up during the Civil Rights movement, protesting the Vietnam War, and her life's…
01:04:43 |
Tue 02 Aug 2016
Aesthetics w/ Landon Ross
Cara sits down with artist Landon Ross to talk about his new gallery show, ARTIfACT. They discuss aesthetics, politics, atheism, and the power of metaphor both in art and science.
01:19:16 |
Tue 26 Jul 2016
Skeptical Rogue w/ Bob Novella
Cara finally chats with Bob Novella of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe! They talk physics, health, and of course, skepticism as she rounds out her final interview with each of the skeptical rogue…
01:14:18 |
Tue 19 Jul 2016
NASA's Juno w/ Michelle Thaller
This week, Cara and Dr. Michelle Thaller (Deputy Director of Science for Communication, NASA) #TalkNerdy about the Juno spacecraft's recent entry into Jupiter's orbit and why it's so damn important t…
00:58:54 |
Tue 12 Jul 2016
Value of Human Life w/ Teagan Wall
Science Communicator & Nerd Brigade cofounder Teagan Wall joins Cara to discuss the economics of decision making, including the different ways to calculate the value of a human life. (Mostly, though,…
01:27:33 |
Tue 05 Jul 2016
Black Hole Blues w/ Janna Levin
Astrophysicist and author of "Black Hole Blues" Janna Levin joins Cara to talk about why theoretical physics is so fascinating, how Einstein really got it right, and what the incredible detections at…
01:17:37 |
Tue 28 Jun 2016
Neuroscience of Mental Illness w/ Heather Berlin
Neuroscientist, professor, and television host Dr. Heather Berlin (Science Goes to the Movies) joins Cara on a recent visit to LA where they discuss the origins of consciousness, scientific studies o…
01:16:43 |
Tue 21 Jun 2016
Secular Apocalypse w/ Phil Torres
Author and philosopher Phil Torres (The End) joins Cara to talk about how eschatologies (end-of-the-world theologies), may be paving the way for a secular apocalypse, and how we can mitigate existent…
01:18:23 |
Mon 13 Jun 2016
A Better Life w/ Chris Johnson
Live from the Reason Rally, Cara sits down with Chris Johnson (A Better Life) to talk about his photography book and film, what it means to be an atheist, and why it's imperative we talk about not ju…
01:04:23 |
Tue 07 Jun 2016
Reason Rally w/ Dave Rubin
Cara talks nerdy with Dave Rubin (The Rubin Report) about their upcoming appearances at the Reason Rally 2016 and first amendment protections.
01:12:41 |
Tue 31 May 2016
New York City Stargazing w/ Summer Ash
Cara chats remotely with the Director of Outreach for Columbia University's Astronomy Department, Summer Ash. They talk about stargazing in New York City, Summer's heart surgery, and how biofeedback …
00:51:30 |
Wed 25 May 2016
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