Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

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Science Journalism w/ Joe Palca Mar 02, 2015

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Cara is thrilled to chat with NPR science correspondent Dr. Joe Palca. They talk about advocacy vs. journalism, science literacy, and how new media can be a game-changer. He also details his journey from academia to television to radio in his incredible 30+ year career as a science journalist.

Opera and Neuroscience w/ Indre Viskontas Feb 23, 2015

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Cara chats with Dr. Indre Viskontas (Inquiring Minds) about getting to know ourselves with the help of behavioral science, the interplay between science and music, and what it means to have a fixed vs. growth mindset.

Einstein's Girl w/ Gia Mora Feb 16, 2015

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Cara is joined by Gia Mora (Einstein’s Girl) to talk about physics and love are intertwined, social mobility in America, and the benefits and perils of modern technology.

Bug Sex w/ Alie Ward Feb 09, 2015

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Finally! Cara sits down with the remaining member of the #NerdBrigade, Alie Ward (Unique Sweets, Innovation Nation). She learns of Alie's passion for biological illustration and entomology, including curious tales of bug sex--just in time for Valentine's Day!

Discovering Lucy w/ Donald Johanson Feb 02, 2015

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Cara is honored to sit down with paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Johanson to talk about his discovery of "Lucy" (Australopithecus afarensis), America's climate of anti-intellectualism, and atheism in the scientific community.

The Skeptics' Guide w/ Jay Novella Jan 26, 2015

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After appearing on his podcast, Cara turns the tables on Jay Novella, co-host and producer of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. They discuss the anti-intellectual movement that's taken hold in America, including anti-vaxxers, the stigmatism of depression and mental illness, and misogyny on the internet.

Anti-Science Politics w/ Phil Plait Jan 19, 2015

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The Bad Astronomer himself, Dr. Phil Plait, joins Cara to chat about chaos in weather, the recent QVC "is the moon a planet or a star?" debacle, and the politicization of anti-science views.

Global Internet Access w/ Kosta Grammatis Jan 12, 2015

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Cara sits down with engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of A Human Right, Kosta Grammatis. They talk about his non-traditional path from developing a bionic eye, to working at SpaceX and MIT, to creating a non-profit with the goal of bringing internet access to everyone on the planet.

Animal Research w/ PZ Myers Jan 05, 2015

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Cara catches up with biology professor Dr. PZ Myers at the Skepticon Conference in Springfield, MO. He shares how he balances research, teaching and public outreach. They also talk about the importance of animal research and the contentious comments section on his popular blog, Pharyngula.

Provosting it Up w/ Jeffrey Toney Dec 15, 2014

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Cara chats with the Vice President and Provost of Kean University, Dr. Jeffrey Toney, about science and human rights, including the great work being done by Linkin Park and Music for Relief.

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