Neil deGrasse Tyson gets political

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognizable faces of science in the world, and for good reason. He has thought a lot about how to engage people in the wonder and joy of science, something that is also near and dear to my own heart, and to the spirit of many of my own acti ...  Show more

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new book,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Starry Messenger</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span> <span style="font-wei ...

On the first episode of Vox’s new podcast, The Gray Area, host Sean Illing talks with Neil deGrasse Tyson about the limits of both politics and science. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts:  https://bit.ly/3Cxl1KD Listen and follow on Spotify:  https://bit.ly/3er7Mn2 Listen and fol ...  Show more