Trek Politics with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca
Mary Trump and Bob CescaTrek Politics is a fun and insightful deep dive into the socio-political and cultural impact of Star Trek across all series and movies, featuring author and commentator Mary Trump and political podcaster Bob Cesca.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsFictionScience Fiction | |||
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In this week's episode of Trek Politics, we discuss the original series episode "A Taste of Armageddon" in which Captain Kirk attempts to broker piece between two planets at war, only to discover that the war is a computer simulation that requires ac... more
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca dig into the original series episode "A Private Little War" and it's Vietnam War allegory. What did Gene Roddenberry and the crew of the USS Enterprise conclude about the question of whether the U.S. should have gotten involv... more
This week's Trek Politics is a companion to our previous podcast about the incredible Next Generation episode "The Drumhead". Bob talks with actor Spencer Garrett who played Crewman Simon Tarses, who's caught up in a McCarthyite witch hunt aboard the... more
Mary and Bob discuss the S2E23 original series episode "Patterns of Force," in which Kirk and Spock attempt to rescue a history professor who accidentally brings the Third Reich to an alien planet, leading to all the horrible things from Nazi Germany... more
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- So relevant these days!
Bob Cesca has one of my favorite podcasts. (My favorite is the Professional Left, but Bob is a close second). He'd worked with Mary Trump whom I've followed for some time for what should be obvious reasons.
And my wife and I are trekkies...to a degree.
So I'm glad this discussion is back. The stories are relevant, can be applied to today's political nightmare, so I powerfully recommend this podcast!
I've already downloaded a few episodes I didn't have from the first couple of episodes and I'm... more
Apple Podcasts5Parcival01
United Statesa month ago - So much fun
I look forward to all the fun and laughter
Apple Podcasts5IrunamukUnited Statesa month ago - Yay!!!!!
Thank you so much for coming back… we need to have things in our lives besides Donald… 🙋🏼♀️🐥🙅♀️😎
Apple Podcasts5newmexicoantsUnited States2 months ago - Welcome back
So Very Happy to see this podcast back! Will y’all be on the Women of Trekfor Kamala zoom! I hope so🖖🏽
Apple Podcasts5wval35United Statesa year ago - Come back!!
Would love it if yall would come back, it feels like the show ended too abruptly
Apple Podcasts5mck.tj05United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #97 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  Denmark/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Switzerland/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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A unique blend of social commentary and fandom, this podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the socio-political and cultural ramifications of Star Trek, encompassing all series and films. The hosts engage in thoughtful discussions that draw parallels between Star Trek's narratives and contemporary political events, making the content both relevant and relatable for fans and political enthusiasts alike. This approach allows for a creative examination of enduring themes such as ethics, governance, and social justice, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate a critical lens on both entertainment and real-world issues.
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1. The Bob Cesca Show
2. Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast
3. Frangela: The Final Word
4. The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
5. The John Fugelsang Podcast
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Trek Politics launched 2 years ago and published 18 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. Mike Sussman
3. Michael Sussman
4. Tim Russ
5. Ande Kindryd
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