Journalist Christiane Amanpour

S5, EP16 "Journalist Christiane Amanpour"

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Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who divulges secrets about interviewing world leaders; comic Eugene Mirman; investigative journalist Azmat Khan; conflict journalist Judith Matloff.

Original Air Date: May 16, 2019 • National Geographic • 44m
Bill Nye

S5, EP15 "Bill Nye"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews science educator Bill Nye; co-host Chuck Nice and engineer Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance and Nye's signature bow tie.

Original Air Date: May 09, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Director Darren Aronofsky

S5, EP14 "Director Darren Aronofsky"

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Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!"); comic Paula Poundstone and astrophysicist Charles Liu tackle the extremes of storytelling; neuroscientist Heather Berlin discusses the disorders featured in Aronofsky's films.

Original Air Date: May 09, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Author Patricia Cornwell

S5, EP13 "Author Patricia Cornwell"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell; co-host Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join to discuss forensics; neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body and soul.

Original Air Date: May 02, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Weird Al Yankovic

S5, EP12 "Weird Al Yankovic"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic; co-host Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd.

Original Air Date: May 02, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Actor James Marsden

S5, EP11 "Actor James Marsden"

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Actor James Marsden ("Westworld").

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Actor Jeff Goldblum

S5, EP10 "Actor Jeff Goldblum"

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

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Actor Anna Deavere Smith

S5, EP9 "Actor Anna Deavere Smith"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actress Anna Deavere Smith explore the roles of art and science.

Original Air Date: Apr 18, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Author George R.R. Martin

S5, EP8 "Author George R.R. Martin"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author George R.R. Martin ("A Game of Thrones").

Original Air Date: Apr 18, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
News Anchor Dan Rather

S5, EP7 "News Anchor Dan Rather"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews journalist Dan Rather.

Original Air Date: Apr 11, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Actor Jack Black

S5, EP6 "Actor Jack Black"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson blows actor-musician Jack Black's mind.

Original Air Date: Apr 11, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
Vice President Al Gore

S5, EP5 "Vice President Al Gore"

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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews former Vice President Al Gore.

Original Air Date: Apr 04, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
US Space Command

S5, EP4 "US Space Command"

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

Original Air Date: Apr 04, 2019 • National Geographic • 47m
The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

S5, EP3 "The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady"

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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.

Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2018 • National Geographic • 47m
Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

S5, EP2 "Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man"

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An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.

Original Air Date: Nov 19, 2018 • National Geographic • 47m
Anthony Bourdain

S5, EP1 "Anthony Bourdain"

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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.

Original Air Date: Nov 12, 2018 • National Geographic • 47m