Evolution in the Anthropocene w/ Shane Campbell-Staton
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by UCLA evolutionary biologist and co-host/co-creator of the Biology of Superheroes Podcast, Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton. They talk about the evolution of p...
11 Jan 20211h 34min
The End of Everything w/ Katie Mack
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Katie Mack, theoretical astrophysicist and author of "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)." They talk about the formation of the unive...
4 Jan 20211h 23min
Anti-Vax Origins w/ Brian Deer
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Brian Deer to talk about his new book, "The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vacc...
14 Dec 20201h 24min
Scientific Racism w/ Angela Saini
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning science journalist Angela Saini to talk about her book "Superior: The Return of Race Science." They discuss the deep roots of scientific ...
7 Dec 20201h 22min
Bones w/ Roy A. Meals
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roy A. Meals to talk about his new book, "Bones: Inside and Out." They discuss the structure and function of bone, its iconograp...
30 Nov 20201h 5min
Why Fish Don't Exist w/ Lulu Miller
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science reporter, producer, and Radiolab co-host Lulu Miller to talk about her new book, "Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden O...
23 Nov 20201h 20min
Alternative Facts w/ Asheley Landrum
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by her old high school pal, psychologist and science communication expert Dr. Asheley Landrum. They discuss why a large portion of the public doesn't beli...
16 Nov 20201h 34min
Tree Migration w/ Zach St. George
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science reporter Zach St. George to talk about his book "The Journeys of Trees: A Story About Forests, People, and the Future." They discuss the phenom...
9 Nov 20201h 13min
