StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor George Takei, a.k.a “Sulu” on the original Star Trek TV series and films. Comedian co-host Leighann Lord and special guest astrophysicist Charles Liu discuss Star Trek’s legacy as a series that pioneered the virtues of diversity, science and optimism in American culture.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Christopher Nolan, director of the 2014 sci-fi film “Interstellar." Along with special guest Janna Levin, professor of astronomy, they discuss Einstein’s theory of relativity and its application to the science involved in the black hole and wormhole in the film. Janna and Neil provide insights and raise questions about time travel and the ability to discover and inhabit other earth-like planets.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Dan Savage, author of the popular relationship advice column “Savage Love”. Comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Helen Fisher join Tyson to discuss topics including defining what love is, the changing face of relationships and how gender identity manifests in the brain.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Arianna Huffington, co-founder of the Pulitzer Prize winning news blog “The Huffington Post”. Comedian co-host Chuck Nice and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis join Tyson to discuss living in the information age and the future of journalism.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s most respected scientists and most outspoken proponents for atheism. They are joined by special guest Reverend James Martin, Jesuit priest, editor-at-large of America magazine, and bestselling author. They discuss the significant contributions that religious groups have made to science, and how science and religion can coexist in the modern world.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and former president Jimmy Carter 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.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Chris Hadfield, the social media savvy astronaut and first Canadian to walk in space. Comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and special guest, former astronaut Mike Massimino, discuss life in space and how social media can now connect everyone on and even off of Earth.

Tyson explores the impact of Twitter on society as he sits down with Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter and 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.

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.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with legendary television producer Norman Lear, who many consider to be the pioneer of the television sitcom in the 1970s. Comedian co-host Chuck Nice and critic Saul Austerlitz join Tyson to discuss the impact Lear made on American culture at large.