Episodes

  • Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon

    Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon
    Mar 31 2025
    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 Autism Has Failed Women and Girls”, which is a call to recognize the full spectrum of the autistic experience. Follow Gina: @ginarippon1
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov

    Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov
    Mar 24 2025
    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: @rebeccalemov
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Night Magic w/ Leigh Ann Henion

    Night Magic w/ Leigh Ann Henion
    Mar 17 2025
    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: @leighannhenion
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    43 mins
  • Treekeepers w/ Lauren E. Oakes

    Treekeepers w/ Lauren E. Oakes
    Mar 10 2025
    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: @OakesLE
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    57 mins
  • Animal Medicine w/ Jaap De Roode

    Animal Medicine w/ Jaap De Roode
    Mar 3 2025
    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.”
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    55 mins
  • Trans Technologies w/ Oliver Haimson

    Trans Technologies w/ Oliver Haimson
    Feb 24 2025
    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: @haimson
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    48 mins
  • Revolutionary Self w/ Lynn Hunt

    Revolutionary Self w/ Lynn Hunt
    Feb 17 2025
    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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    57 mins
  • What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss

    What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss
    Feb 10 2025
    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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    57 mins