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Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

By: Cara Santa Maria
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Dr. Cara Santa Maria is a clinical health psychologist, television presenter, and science communicator. Since 2014, her podcast Talk Nerdy has been a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.Copyright Cara Santa Maria Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • We Are All Mutants w/ Roxanne Khamsi

    We Are All Mutants w/ Roxanne Khamsi
    Jun 29 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist, author, and contributing writer at The Atlantic, Roxanne Khamsi. We discuss her latest book, Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health. Follow Roxanne: @roxannekhamsi
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

    Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by theoretical physicist, and associate professor of physics and astronomy, and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. They discuss her newest book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. Follow Chanda: @chanda
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Unlocking Justice w/ Chad M. Topaz

    Unlocking Justice w/ Chad M. Topaz
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by professor of complex systems at Williams College and cofounder of the QSIDE Institute, Chad M. Topaz. They discuss his book, Unlocking Justice: The Power of Data to Confront Inequity and Create Change. Follow Chad: @chadtopaz
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    55 mins
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