StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.

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.

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette dEntremont 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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