Luister naar Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Inaugural J. Mario Molina Professor of the History of Medicine [https://hopkinshistoryofmedicine.org/2022/09/15/congratulations-to-dr-mary-fissell-the-inaugural-j-mario-molina-endowed-professor/] in the Department of the History of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University [https://hopkinshistoryofmedicine.org/people/mary-e-fissell-phd/], Dr. Mary Fissell. They talk about her book, “Pushback: The 2,500-Year Fight to Thwart Women by Restricting Abortion [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/mary-fissell/pushback/9781541604070/].”

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by educator [https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-organization/leadership-directory/biographies-of-former-senior-officials/john-b-king-jr-secretary-of-education--biography],  civil servant [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_King_Jr.], and the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York [https://www.suny.edu/about/leadership/chancellor/] (SUNY), John B. King, Jr. We discuss his new book, “Teacher By Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-b-king-jr/teacher-by-teacher/9781538757772/?lens=grand-central-publishing].” Follow John: @John.B.King [https://www.instagram.com/john.b.king/?hl=en]

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by wildlife ecologist, TV presenter, author, and science communicator [https://www.raewynngrant.com/about], 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 [https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild?utm_campaign=ptw&utm_content=wild_kingdom&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rwg].  This new series showcases wildlife success stories across the United States and inspires the next generation of conservationists. Follow Rae: @raewynngrant [https://www.instagram.com/raewynngrant/?hl=en]

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, ecologist [https://www.ljanemartin.com/about], and environmental studies professor at Williams College [https://www.williams.edu/environmental-studies/profile/ljm4/], Dr. Laura J. Martin. They discuss her book, “Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration [https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674298361].” Follow Laura: @Laura_J_Martin [https://x.com/Laura_J_Martin]

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Helen King. Helen is a Professor Emerita of Classical Studies [https://profiles.open.ac.uk/helen-king] at The Open University, and an elected member of the General Synod of the Church of England [https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/who-does-what/professor-helen-king/], where she is vice chair of Together. They discuss her newest book: “Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/helen-king/immaculate-forms/9781541606531/].” Follow Helen: @helenking [https://bsky.app/profile/helenking.bsky.social]