Episodios

  • Infodemiology w/ Pauline W. Hoffmann

    Infodemiology w/ Pauline W. Hoffmann
    Aug 18 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by scholar practitioner dedicated to truth-telling through research and education, Pauline W. Hoffmann Ph.D. We discuss Pauline’s book, Fake News, Witch Hunts, & Conspiracy Theories. Follow Pauline: @pwHoffmann
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    56 m
  • Politics of Adoption w/ Gretchen Sisson

    Politics of Adoption w/ Gretchen Sisson
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by qualitative sociologist, Dr. Gretchen Sisson. Gretchen’s researches pregnancy, abortion and adoption at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) department at UC San Francisco. Her 2024 book is: “Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood “ Follow Gretchen: @GretchenSisson
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    58 m
  • Writing Science w/ Anne E. Greene

    Writing Science w/ Anne E. Greene
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by biologist and Professor of science writing, Anne E. Greene. They discuss Anne’s book, “Writing Science in Plain English, Second Edition.”
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    1 h y 3 m
  • The Stronger Sex w/ Starre Vartan

    The Stronger Sex w/ Starre Vartan
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Science & Environment Writer, Starre Vartan. They discuss Starre’s newest book, “The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us about the Power of the Female Body.” Follow: @StarreVartan
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    1 h
  • More Than Words w/ Maryellen MacDonald

    More Than Words w/ Maryellen MacDonald
    Jul 21 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by psycholinguist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin−Madison, Dr. Maryellen MacDonald. They discuss her book, More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World. Follow Maryellen: @maryellenmacdonald
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Forever Chemicals w/ Rachel Frazin

    Forever Chemicals w/ Rachel Frazin
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Energy and Environment Reporter for The Hill, Rachel Frazin. They talk about her book, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” Follow Rachel: @RachelFrazin
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    49 m
  • History of Photography w/ Anika Burgess

    History of Photography w/ Anika Burgess
    Jul 7 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by photo editor and writer Anika Burgess to discuss her new book, “Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History.” Follow Anika: @aburgessphoto
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Meltdown w/ Sarah Boon

    Meltdown w/ Sarah Boon
    Jun 30 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by environmental scientist turned freelance writer and editor, Sarah Boon. They discuss her new book, “Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist” Follow Sarah: @snowhydro.bsky.social
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    43 m