Neil deGrasse Tyson
PersonHeard in 15 episodes across 8 shows since Jul 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a world-renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. He is widely known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public through his books, television shows, and podcast appearances. He has served as a prominent voice in discussing space, physics, and the mysteries of the universe.
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What Neil deGrasse Tyson has said on podcasts
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Extraterrestrial aliens exist, although Tyson has not observed them.
“They're real, but I haven't seen them.”
Open the episode · Neil deGrasse Tyson On Aliens, Simulation Theory, and What Happens Inside A Black HoleListen at 1:02
The United States went to the Moon primarily for reasons other than science.
“don't delude yourself into thinking we ever went to the moon for science. Then or now.”
Open the episode · Neil deGrasse Tyson On Aliens, Simulation Theory, and What Happens Inside A Black HoleListen at 1:59
The observable universe began approximately 13.8 billion years ago in an infinitesimal point.
“approximately 13.8 billion years ago, everything that you see and interact with in this universe began in an infinitesimal point”
Open the episode · Neil deGrasse Tyson On Aliens, Simulation Theory, and What Happens Inside A Black HoleListen at 22:14
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15 episodes featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, newest first
- Oct 6, 2026
Tyson maps the universe’s biggest unknownsSomething You Should KnowOct 6, 2026Guest - Oct 5, 2026
Yemen offensive raises risk of direct U.S. involvementThe President's Daily BriefOct 5, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026AI’s battlefield risks meet Iran’s regional leverageThe President's Daily BriefOct 3, 2026Guest
- Oct 2, 2026U.S. expands Middle East deployment as Ukraine fields new missileThe President's Daily BriefOct 2, 2026Guest
- Oct 2, 2026Iran’s economic crisis collides with covert threatsThe President's Daily BriefOct 2, 2026Guest
- Oct 1, 2026Qatar carries U.S.-Iran messages as Washington tightens sanctionsThe President's Daily BriefOct 1, 2026Guest
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