Episode
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Stephen Colbert
Overview
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
Details
- Series
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2018-01-14
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Stephen Colbert is Episode 14 in Season 4 of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. It aired on 2018-01-14. The runtime is 60 min.
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