Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2026-06-09
Books mentioned on Why Do Strange Things Happen Under a Full Moon? | Cosmic Queries #112
Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended How to make white people laugh by Negin Farsad.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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How to make white people laugh
How to Make White People Laugh by Negin Farsad is a comedic memoir and social critique exploring identity, cultural stereotypes, and the power of humor to bridge divides.
Recommended“And your book is still one of my favorites. It's How to Make White People Laugh. I just laughed just thinking of that title. Really good.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Take Me to Your Leader
“In my latest book, Take Me to Your Leader, I actually explore what's possible in this universe, given the universal laws of physics. If the aliens are out there, the laws of physics will dictate how they find us. I also narrated the audio book, so I'm duly informed that the audio book and the print version are available now”