Ronny Chieng's Incredible Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Also: Matthew Broussard, John Mulaney, and Michael Kosta

Happy National Cocoa Day! Hi, I’m Geoff Plitt, and welcome to What You Need to Know, the brief, weekly newsletter where I share the best comedy videos I’ve seen all week. It will always be free, and you’re welcome to become a friend by following me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok, where I share my own jokes every week.

And now, the videos you came for:

1. If you like laughs and science as much as I do, you’ll love this segment from The Daily Show. Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson talks to Ronny Chieng about his latest book, “Merlin’s Tour of the Universe,” which revisits scientific questions from 35 years ago with 21st-century answers. But it’s also very funny and full of humor! Enjoy:

2. John Mulaney did a fun appearance on Fallon where he talks about his 3-year-old son's love for Elvis Presley, Poker Face co-star Natasha Lyonne accidentally giving him the wrong Miguel's phone number, and his new Broadway play:

3. Michael Kosta is quickly becoming my favorite late-night news comedian. In this recent segment from The Daily Show, Kosta tackles the arrest of Luigi Mangione, and Ronny Chieng adds his own take as well:

4. Matthew Broussard is one of the smartest (and funniest) comedians working today, and I even got to perform with him a few times. In his first full-length comedy special, he covers growing up as a Southern Jewish Cajun, his unique take on anti-Semitism, and what it’s like to date a professional athlete:

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- Geoff

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