Episode 65

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

On this week’s episode, Jim sits down with author, educator, and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tysonto discuss one of Jim’s favorite books of last year, Starry Messenger. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on Tyson’s personal journey to astrophysics, the current state of the...

August 23, 2023
59 min

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Jim Baer

Founder & CEO, CMBG

Episode 65: Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Episode Summary

On this week’s episode, Jim sits down with author, educator, and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tysonto discuss one of Jim’s favorite books of last year, Starry Messenger. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on Tyson’s personal journey to astrophysics, the current state of the American education system, and, of course, as someone who studies the stars, what compelled him to write a book about the happenings here on Earth. A fascinating conversation you don’t want to miss!