StarTalk - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton, comic Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez discuss the importance of science education, the Human Genome Project, and artificial intelligence.
Larry Wilmore
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson i nterviews comedian Larry Wilmore and talks about the intersection of science of comedy.
Seth Macfarlane
Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane to talk about the role science plays in his work and personal life.j
Penn & Teller
Magician duo Penn & Teller join host Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk about the science of magic.
Susan Sarandon
Neil deGrasse Tyson broadens his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon.
David Byrne
Legendary musician David Byrne talks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Mars 1
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Bas Lansdorp, co-founder of Mars One.
David Crosby
David Crosby discusses how science influenced his songwriting with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Brian Cox
Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks with Brian Cox, the celebrated British television host and physicist.
Gina McCarthy
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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