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Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

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Feb 17, 2025 • 57min

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 Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 57min

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? Untangling Science, Genetics, and Society". Follow Rina: Dr.rinabliss
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Feb 3, 2025 • 54min

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 Surekha: @surekhadavies
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Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 7min

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 .
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Jan 13, 2025 • 55min

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 Impact: How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy.”
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Jan 6, 2025 • 34min

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 discuss her new book, “Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice."
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Dec 16, 2024 • 51min

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 Rivalry that Brought Birth Control to America.” Follow Stephanie: @sdgorton
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Dec 9, 2024 • 43min

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 to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Follow Sara: @sarabronin
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Dec 2, 2024 • 55min

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 debut book: “But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures.” Follow Sahaj: sahajkohli
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Nov 25, 2024 • 56min

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 Extraordinary Endangered Creatures.” Follow Kate: Katherine.rundell

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