Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Science Under Siege w/ Michael Mann

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by acclaimed climatologist,  geophysicist, [https://michaelmann.net/about/] and University of Pennsylvania distinguished Professor [https://earth.sas.upenn.edu/people/michael-mann], Dr. Michael Mann. They discuss his latest co-authored book, Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/michael-e-mann/science-under-siege/9781541705517/]. Follow Dr. Mann: @MichaelEMann [https://bsky.app/profile/michaelemann.bsky.social]

Rivers w/ Ellen Wohl

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by prolific author [https://sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu/ellenwohl/books/] and University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geosciences [https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/national-academy-of-sciences-honors-ellen-wohl-for-river-science/] at Colorado State University, Dr. Ellen Wohl. They discuss Ellen’s newest book, Following the Bend: How to Read a River and Understand Its Nature [https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691272474/following-the-bend].

Play w/ Cas Holman

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by founder and chief designer of the toy company Heroes Will Rise [https://casholman.com/] and a former Professor of Industrial Design [https://www.risd.edu/news/stories/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-cas-holman] at RISD, Cas Holman. They discuss her new book, Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736596/playful-by-cas-holman-with-lydia-denworth/]. Follow Cas: @casholman [https://www.instagram.com/casholman]

Immigrant Physicians w/ Eram Alam

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by associate professor in the Department of the History of Science at Harvard University [https://histsci.fas.harvard.edu/people/eram-alam], Dr. Eram Alam. They discuss her highly relevant book, The Care of Foreigners: How Immigrant Physicians Changed US Healthcare [https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53838/care-foreigners?srsltid=ARcRdno5DJmcYDX6k8VLSk9QmqgPyJnTMJHmRVlo43nymYw9nKklrAKQ].

Whispers of Rock w/ Anjana Khatwa

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning earth scientist, TV presenter, writer, and advocate for diversity [https://www.anjanakhatwa.com/bio] in the geosciences and nature, Dr. Anjana Khatwa. They discuss Anjana’s new book, The Whispers of Rock: The Stories That Stone Tells About Our World and Our Lives [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dr-anjana-khatwa/the-whispers-of-rock/9781541604643/].  Follow Anjana: @anjanakhatwa [https://www.instagram.com/anjanakhatwa/]