StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Ended / 7:00pm National Geographic 45 min.
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to "keep looking up." The studio audience portion of the series is filmed in the Cullman Hall of the Universe at the American Museum of Natural History�s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City � where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.

Season 5

16 Episodes

Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality. Joining Neil are comic Eugene Mirman, investigative journalist Azmat Khan and conflict journalist Judith Matloff.
May 16 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews science educator Bill Nye. Co-host Chuck Nice and engineer Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance and Nye's signature bow tie.
May 09 2019
Director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!").
May 09 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell. Co-host Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join to discuss forensics, and neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body and soul.
May 02 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. Co-host Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd.
May 02 2019
Actor James Marsden ("Westworld").
Apr 25 2019
Apr 25 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actress Anna Deavere Smith explore the roles of art and science.
Apr 18 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author George R.R. Martin ("A Game of Thrones").
Apr 18 2019
Apr 11 2019
Apr 11 2019
Apr 04 2019
Apr 04 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.
Nov 26 2018
An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
Nov 19 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking and climate change; Natalia Reagan tries one of the hottest sauces in the world.
Nov 12 2018

Season 4

20 Episodes

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
Mar 04 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.
Feb 25 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.
Feb 18 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain" with Adam Conover and Charles Liu.
Feb 04 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newberg.
Jan 28 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race") and actress Janelle Mon�e, who starred in the movie.
Jan 21 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
Jan 14 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.
Jan 07 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss.
Dec 17 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.
Dec 10 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson.
Dec 03 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and Nat Geo explorer-in-residence James Cameron.
Nov 26 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and aquanaut Fabien Cousteau.
Nov 19 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katy Perry and discusses the answers to some of Perry�s �Cosmic Queries� with Sasheer Zamata and Charles Liu.
Nov 12 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
Nov 05 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
Oct 29 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.
Oct 22 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.
Oct 15 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
Oct 08 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arthur Caplan.
Oct 01 2017

Season 3

20 Episodes

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.
Feb 06 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-hosts.
Jan 30 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
Jan 23 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.
Jan 16 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.
Jan 09 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
Jan 02 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
Dec 26 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
Dec 19 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.
Dec 12 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor Terry Crews.
Dec 05 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with legendary Apollo 11 astronaut and first man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin.
Nov 28 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews pop-culture icon Ben Stiller.
Nov 21 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.
Nov 14 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.
Nov 07 2016
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic book turned television series "The Walking Dead".
Oct 24 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.
Oct 17 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews �Back to the Future� actor Christopher Lloyd and �Dr. Who� actress Michelle Gomez.
Oct 10 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews high-wire artist Phillipe Petit.
Oct 03 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.
Sep 26 2016
Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Sep 19 2016

Season 2

10 Episodes

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Gina McCarthy and discusses the EPA's efforts in keeping the Earth habitable for humans with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Andrew Revkin.
Jan 03 2016
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.
Dec 27 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews David Crosby and discusses folk music and social justice with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Thomas Sugrue.
Dec 20 2015
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Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp and discusses the idea of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars with co-host Eugene Mirman and guest Mike Massimino.
Dec 13 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews musician David Byrne and discusses creativity in the arts and sciences with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Monica Lopez-Gonzalez.
Dec 06 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
Nov 29 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Martinez-Conde.
Nov 15 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane, creator of �Family Guy� and fellow executive producer of �Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey�, to discuss the role science plays in his work and personal life. In a private interview, the two take on myriad topics, including social issues in cartoons, the science of �Family Guy� and the science fiction parodies that abound in the series. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist and AMNH research associate Charles Liu, and later Bill Nye gives his take on cartoons and animation.
Nov 08 2015
Emmy� award-winning producer, actor, comedian and writer Larry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of science and comedy. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by his co-hosts: comedian Chuck Nice and Scott Weems, author of �Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why.� The three discuss the physiology of laughter, the mathematics of crafting jokes and the link between humor and creativity. Adding to the discussion, author Andy Weir patches into the studio to discuss the comedy in his book �The Martian� and Bill Nye presents an improv performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny.
Nov 01 2015
In the season premiere, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former President Bill Clinton, who was a strong advocate of science education and advancement during his two presidential terms. President Clinton opens up about his deep appreciation for science as he delves into topics including the importance of science in politics, the cosmic perspective, the Human Genome Project and Einstein. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson continues the conversation with his comedian co-host Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez. Meanwhile, Bill Nye gives his take on advancing scientific progress in America, author Richard Muller joins via video call to talk about the influence of science on politics and Tyson answers fan questions about artificial intelligence.
Oct 25 2015

Season 1

10 Episodes

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Norman Lear, television writer and producer, discuss TV and the Evolution of American Culture. From �All in the Family� to �The Big Bang Theory,� the diverse television landscape and evolving American culture are explored. Author Saul Austerlitz and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
Jun 22 2015
This week�s theme is NASA�s Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA�s past, present and future. Astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara and science educator Bill Nye share their thoughts on the space program.
Jun 15 2015
Dr. Tyson explores The Impact of Twitter on Society as he sits down with Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter and co-founder/CEO of Super.me. The two discuss how the social media phenomenon has affected the way we communicate in today�s world. Sharing their experience and opinions are Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology at Columbia University; Clive Thompson, journalist; and Eugene Mirman, comedian.
Jun 08 2015
Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, discuss social media milestones in space, and its usage among today�s astronauts. Former astronaut Dr. Mike Massimo and comedian Eugene Mirman comment on this growing trend.
Jun 01 2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases. Mark Siddall, curator of the division of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comedian Chuck Nice share their views on this matter.
May 25 2015
StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today�s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
May 18 2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, explore Living in the Information Age. The two discuss how technology influences the rate and ways in which we communicate. Journalist Jeff Jarvis and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
May 11 2015
Activist, author and journalist Dan Savage joins Dr. Tyson to discuss what love means in today�s society. Anthropologist Helen Fisher and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight to the conversation.
May 04 2015
Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.
Apr 27 2015
Discussing how the scenarios in ``Star Trek'' relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
Apr 20 2015