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  • STAR TALK

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Host Neil de Grasse 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.

EPISODE GUIDE

  • Star Talk: Frank Oz And The Science of Puppeteering
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, known for fan-favorite characters including Cookie Monster and Yoda.
  • Star Talk: Kelly Slater And The Science of Surfing
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with world champion surfer Kelly Slater.
  • Star Talk: Alan Alda
    World renowned actor and advocate of communicating science, Alan Alda joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss how best the science community can learn, connect and share with with the public.
  • Star Talk: Astronaut Scott Kelly
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, Scott Kelly and joins a discussion on the science and challenges of extended human space flight.
  • Star Talk: True Story of Hidden Figures
    Author of "Hidden Figures" Margot Lee Shetterly and singer Janelle Monae join Neil deGrasse Tyson in an episodes discussing modern space programs, human computers and the space race legacy.
  • Star Talk: Stephen Colbert
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and host of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert in an episode about entertainment and the intersection of comedy, science and politics.
  • Star Talk: Sam Harris And The Science of Belief
    Neuroscientist and author Sam Harris joins Neil deGrasse Tyson in an episode discussing everything from free will and religion to psychadelic drugs.
  • Star Talk: Kevin Smith
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with filmmaker Kevin Smith and is joined by guest astrophysicist Charles Liu, in an episode dedicated to science fiction and the science of superheroes.
  • Star Talk: Salman Rushdie
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with celebrated novelist, Salman Rushdie in an episode dedicated to the science of storytelling.
  • Star Talk: James Cameron
    Legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, comedians and scientists to discuss space travel, extra-terrestrial life, and breaking news from the universe.
  • Star Talk: Katy Perry
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson, guest astrophysicist Charles Liu and comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata, attempt to answer some of Perry's quirky "Cosmic Queries".
  • Star Talk: Stephen Hawking
    World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joins Neil deGrasse Tyson for an episode discussing the mysteries of our universe.
  • Star Talk: Interstellar Space Travel
    Engineer, physician and ground breaking NASA astronaut Dr Mael Jemison joins Neil deGrasse Tyson in an episode focussed on the challenges of interstellar travel.
  • Star Talk: Lance Armstrong
    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial cyclist Lance Armstrong and joins his other guests to discuss the science of cycling and the ethics of performance enhancement.
  • Star Talk: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson in an episode dedicated to the science and history of basketball.
  • Star Talk: Celestial Navigation
    Master navigator Nainoa Thompson and guest expert Frank Reed join Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the science of non-instrumental navigating.
  • Star Talk: Katie Couric
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric in an episode devoted to the intersection of science and journalism.
  • Star Talk: Jane Goodall
    Legendary chimp researcher Jane Goodall features in an episode discussing animal behaviour, the evolutionary differences between us and them, and environmental ethics.
  • Star Talk: Scifi Meets National Defense
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson is joined by special guests for a discission of the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense and the demonstration of a self aware robot.
  • Star Talk: Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit and guest marine biologist and conservationist Laure Katz to discuss ocean exploration and conservation. Adding to the discussion, actor and activist Adrian Grenier joins via video and Erika Bergman shows off her submarine.
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