Episodes

  • Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant

    Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant
    Apr 21 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by wildlife ecologist, TV presenter, author, and science communicator, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. They discuss Rae’s newest project co-hosting NBC’s original series Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. This new series showcases wildlife success stories across the United States and inspires the next generation of conservationists. Follow Rae: @raewynngrant
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin

    Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin
    Apr 14 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, ecologist, and environmental studies professor at Williams College, Dr. Laura J. Martin. They discuss her book, “Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration.” Follow Laura: @Laura_J_Martin
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • History of the Female Body w/ Helen King

    History of the Female Body w/ Helen King
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Helen King. Helen is a Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, and an elected member of the General Synod of the Church of England, where she is vice chair of Together. They discuss her newest book: “Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts.” Follow Helen: @helenking
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 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
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