Episodes

  • Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough

    Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough
    Jan 27 2025
    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Science Impact w/ Anne Toomey

    Science Impact w/ Anne Toomey
    Jan 13 2025
    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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    55 mins
  • Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman

    Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman
    Jan 6 2025
    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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    34 mins
  • Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton

    Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton
    Dec 16 2024
    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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    51 mins
  • Key to the City w/ Sara Bronin

    Key to the City w/ Sara Bronin
    Dec 9 2024
    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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    43 mins
  • Intersectional Mental Health w/ Sahaj Kaur Kohli

    Intersectional Mental Health w/ Sahaj Kaur Kohli
    Dec 2 2024
    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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    55 mins
  • Vanishing Treasures w/ Katherine Rundell

    Vanishing Treasures w/ Katherine Rundell
    Nov 25 2024
    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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    56 mins
  • Breaking Bias w/ Anu Gupta

    Breaking Bias w/ Anu Gupta
    Nov 18 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by human rights lawyer, scientist, scholar of bias, and the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, Anu Gupta. They discuss his new book: “Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From--and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel” Follow Anu: @anuguptany
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    58 mins