Épisodes

  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • Monstrous w/ Surekha Davies

    Monstrous w/ Surekha Davies
    Feb 3 2025
    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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    54 min
  • 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 h et 7 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min