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20 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 19, 201644 mins
Legendary Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss a range of topics, from Star Trek: The Next Generation to superheroes to medical marijuana. Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and guests Charles Liu, astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Staci Gruber, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Adding to the discussion, data journalist Mona Chalabi explains the U.S. budget for space exploration and Bill Nye gives his take on medical marijuana.
Episode 2
Mon, Sep 26, 201644 mins
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews "The Big Bang Theory" actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. Tyson and Bialik discuss the portrayal of science on television by analyzing such topics as women in science, television characters as role models and using comedy to spark interest in science. In the Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chris Hardwick and guest Summer Ash.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 3, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the physics of high wire acts with Philippe Petit.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 10, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science and fantasy of time travel with Christopher Lloyd and Michelle Gomez
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 17, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist Brian Green about the multiverse and the Matrix.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 24, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman and talks about the sociological impacts of the zombie apocalypse.
Episode 7
Mon, Nov 7, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about mathematics, the language of the universe, featuring his interview with actor Jeremy Irons and director Matthew Brown from the film The Man Who Knew Infinity.
Episode 8
Mon, Nov 14, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses surviving on Mars including the physics and engineering that goes into landing on the surface of Mars and growing food on Mars, featuring his interview with author Andy Weir.
Episode 9
Mon, Nov 21, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Ben Stiller and uncovers Stiller's geek underbelly.
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 28, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Buzz Aldrin and talks about his trip to the moon and the legacy of the Apollo project.
Episode 11
Mon, Dec 5, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks the science of diet and exercise featuring his interview with Terry Crews.
Episode 12
Mon, Dec 12, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science behind laughter and comedy with Jay Leno.
Episode 13
Mon, Dec 19, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the enduring nature of science fiction featuring his interview with William Shatner.
Episode 14
Mon, Dec 26, 201644 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the future of science and technology in the armed forces featuring his interview with Defense Secretary, Ash Carter.
Episode 15
Mon, Jan 2, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks the science of sports featuring his interview with Hope Solo.
Episode 16
Mon, Jan 9, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence featuring his interview with the SETI co-founder, Jill Tarter. Are they out there? Where are they? Are they listening?
Episode 17
Mon, Jan 16, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science of weather and climate featuring his interview with Kathryn Sullivan, the current Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric.
Episode 18
Mon, Jan 23, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the science behind Game of Thrones, and that of the dark and middle ages, featuring his interview with Isaac Wright.
Episode 19
Mon, Jan 30, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the art and science of jazz music featuring his interview with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.
Episode 20
Mon, Feb 6, 201744 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses satire in society, politics in comedy and political correctness, featuring his interview with Bill Maher.