Episodes

  • Fierce Desires w/ Rebecca L. Davis

    Fierce Desires w/ Rebecca L. Davis
    Nov 4 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and professor of history at the University of Delaware, Rebecca L. Davis. They talk about her new book, “Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America.”
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Rural Cancer Care w/ Fazlur Rahman

    Rural Cancer Care w/ Fazlur Rahman
    Oct 28 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by San Angelo-based oncologist, author and Advocate for Medical Humanities & Ethics, Dr. Fazlur Rahman MD. They discuss his just released book, Our Connected Lives: Caring for Cancer Patients in Rural Texas.
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    1 hr
  • Animals' Understanding of Death w/ Susana Monsó

    Animals' Understanding of Death w/ Susana Monsó
    Oct 21 2024
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Linguaphile w/ Julie Sedivy

    Linguaphile w/ Julie Sedivy
    Oct 14 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and language scientist, Julie Sedivy. They discuss her newest book, “Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love.” Follow Julie: @JulieSedivy
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    56 mins
  • Burning Earth w/ Sunil Amrith

    Burning Earth w/ Sunil Amrith
    Oct 7 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University and professor at the Yale School of the Environment, Dr. Sunil Amrith. Sunil is the author of five books, and we discuss his newest one, “The Burning Earth: A History.” Follow Sunil: @sunilamrith
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    55 mins
  • Metaracism w/ Tricia Rose Part 2

    Metaracism w/ Tricia Rose Part 2
    Sep 30 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara finishes her conversation with Brown University Chancellor’s Professor of Africana Studies, Dr. Tricia Rose. They dive deeper into her book, “Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—and How We Break Free.” Follow Tricia: @ProfTriciaRose
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Metaracism w/ Tricia Rose Part 1

    Metaracism w/ Tricia Rose Part 1
    Sep 23 2024
    55 mins
  • Climate Possibilities w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

    Climate Possibilities w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
    Sep 16 2024
    On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by marine biologist, climate policy expert, and co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. They discuss her forthcoming book, “What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures.” Follow Ayana: @ayanaeliza
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    48 mins