Neil DeGrasse Tyson sits down with his mother, Sunchita “Toni” Feliciano Tyson, to discuss parenting advice, religious differences, and how to let your child lead themselves down a successful path.

They discuss Neil’s early pushback to catholicism and when he started believing in science. Learn what the Tyson household was like, how Neil got his argumentative spirit, and his early origins at the Hayden Planetarium. Toni explores the challenges of parenting in this day and age with cell phones and online bullying. Plus, find out which of Neil's achievements she is most proud of.

From a special Mother's Day discussion between Neil and his Mom. Watch the full podcast:    • Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mother...  

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0:00 The State of Race Today
0:25 Religion
1:01 Rational Discussion & Fostering Curiosity
3:08 How Neil's Mom Aided his Academic Life
4:16 Toni's Parenting Wisdom
6:28 What Toni is Most Proud of