Trek Politics | A Star Trek podcast with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca
Mary L. Trump & Bob Cesca | Star Trek PodcastTrek Politics is a fun and insightful deep dive into the socio-political and cultural allegory of Star Trek across all series and movies, featuring author and commentator Mary Trump and political podcaster Bob Cesca.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsTV ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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This week it's "Dagger of the Mind" (TOS) and its take on some of psychology's more barbaric treatments. Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liking and sharing at trekpolitics.com, and if you dig the show, consider giving us a five star r... more
Mary and Bob discuss the blindingly weird season one finale of the original series and its pandemic of Space Ravioli! Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liking and sharing at trekpolitics.com, and if you dig the show, consider giving us ... more
This week, Mary Trump and Bob discuss the kneejerk fascism, despotism, and mustache-twirling of "Mirror, Mirror" -- one of the greatest episodes of the original series. Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liking and sharing at trekpolitic... more
Mary and Bob review and analyze arguably the greatest episode of the original series. Would you save Edith or let her be killed? Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liking and sharing at trekpolitics.com, and if you dig the show, consider... more
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- Trekker or Trekkee?
I watched the very first show as a teenager when it came out. I’m addicted. I love these discussions that are so relevant now. I remember there was a discussion in the 60s of whether it was cool to be a Treker or a Trekee? Whatever, I love Roddenberry’s world. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Urwhtusk
United States2 months ago - Trek ❤️
If you like TOS Star Trek you’ll love this
Apple Podcasts5Hesus!!!United States2 months ago - THANK YOU! 🙂🙂🙏🏼🙏🏼🌠✨✨✨
THANK YOU both for helping me to appreciate aspects of the show, that I have seen many times, that I had not understood before!
Also, you both make it fun and interesting at the same time. 👏🏻👏🏻🙂🙂
Love the "Bobservations" too!
Best Wishes always!
Apple Podcasts5Monterey_mind 75United States3 months ago - Brilliant Framing
I really love how you two have infused Star Trek with our shared political insanity. Brilliant! Can't wait until you get to TNG. Bravo👏
Apple Podcasts5Clayton HollingsworthUnited States4 months ago Bob and marry are great at giving their insightful reviews and analysis of the politics of star trek
Audible5Pat SchmidtUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #84 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #154 |  Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Germany/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Colombia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #71 | Colombia/TV & Film |
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A sharp blend of Star Trek lore and real-world politics, this show uses iconic episodes as mirrors to discuss leadership, power, gender, race, AI, climate, and social justice. The hosts bring scholarly and street-level perspectives, often featuring guest interviews with actors and creators, to connect Trek's allegories with contemporary culture and policy. The conversations are educated, provocative, and accessible, with a clear emphasis on how science fiction can illuminate current events while remaining entertaining for trekkies and policy wonks alike.
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Trek Politics launched 3 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Spencer Garrett
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5. Tim Russ
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