StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson(2015–2019)

Whoopi Goldberg

Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Mayim Bialik

Man on Wire

Time Travel

Brian Greene

Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead

Jeremy Irons

The Martian

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.

Ben Stiller

Buzz Aldrin

Terry Crews

Jay Leno

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.

William Shatner

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.

US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

Hope Solo

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.

Search for Aliens

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.

The Science of Weather

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.

Science of Game of Thrones

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-hosts.

Bill Clinton

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.

Anthony Bourdain

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.

Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.

The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

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.

US Space Command

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.

Vice President Al Gore

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.

Actor Jack Black

Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.

News Anchor Dan Rather

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.

Author George R.R. Martin

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.

Actor Anna Deavere Smith

Together, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspiring societal change.

Actor Jeff Goldblum

Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.

Actor James Marsden.

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.

Weird Al Yankovic

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.

Author Patricia Cornwell

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.

Bill Nye

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.

Director Darren Aronofsky

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.

George Takei

Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.

Christopher Nolan

Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.

Dan Savage

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.

Arianna Huffington

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.

Richard Dawkins

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.

Jimmy Carter

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.

Chris Hadfield

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.

Biz Stone

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.

Charles Bolden/NASA

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.

Lance Armstrong

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arthur Caplan.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

Jane Goodall

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.

Katie Couric

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.

Kevin Smith

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

SciFi Meets National Defense

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.

Katy Perry

Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier

James Cameron

Celestial Navigation

Salman Rushdie

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.

Interstellar Space Travel

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss.

Alan Alda

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.

Stephen Colbert

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.

True Story of Hidden Figures

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 Monáe, who starred in the movie.

Sam Harris and the Science of Belief

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newberg.

Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering

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.

Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.

Astronaut Scott Kelly

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.