Neil deGrasse Tyson Finally Takes UFOs Seriously
From The Chris Cuomo Project by Chris Cuomo
May 19, 2026 · 1h 6m
About this episode
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his shift from UFO skepticism to engaging with the UAP debate.
Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist, “StarTalk” podcast host, and author, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter”) joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation on why the longtime UFO skeptic is finally taking the UAP conversation seriously — and what changed. Tyson explains why the recent wave of military whistleblowers and congressional hearings pushed him to engage with the UAP debate, even as he maintains that eyewitness testimony is not evidence. He breaks down the difference between believing that life likely exists elsewhere in the universe and claiming that extraterrestrials are visiting Earth, and argues that the burden of proof remains the same as in any other scientific question. Cuomo and Tyson also explore the intersection of science, religion, and human belief, from ancient aliens and crop circles to why people are drawn to ideas they want to be true. The conversation offers a skeptical but open-minded look at UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and what first contact with alien life might actually mean. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more…
People in this episode
Host: Chris Cuomo
Guest: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Topics covered
- UFOs
- UAP
- extraterrestrial life
- science and religion
- government secrecy
- eyewitness testimony
Keywords
- UFO
- UAP
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Chris Cuomo
- extraterrestrial
- government hearings
- eyewitness testimony
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: StarTalk, Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter
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