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 | 15 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsScience FictionFiction | |||
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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
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca discuss the dumpster fire that is the original series episode "The Omega Glory." It's a hot mess but its use of the Constitution offers a valuable lesson about today's politics and how constitutional rights apply to all peopl... more
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca discuss The Next Generation episode "The Drumhead" in which an overzealous investigator played by Jean Simmons turns an espionage investigation into a full blown witch hunt in which Captain Picard and his crew are accused of ... more
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca catch up with Enterprise and Voyager writer/producer Mike Sussman about his highly anticipated pitch for a proposed series called Star Trek United about Jonathan Archer's presidency. Plus, we discuss an episode of Enterprise ... more
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Thank you so much for coming back… we need to have things in our lives besides Donald… 🙋🏼♀️🐥🙅♀️😎
Apple Podcasts5newmexicoants
United Statesa month 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 Statesa year ago - A Fun Device to Discuss Politics
As a fan of both, politics and Star Trek, I think the use of Star Trek as a device to discuss politics is fun and genius. Star Trek’s politics is a model of liberal politics that allows for interesting comparisons and contrasts with current political events. The podcast is helped tremendously by Mary’s and Bob’s extensive knowledge of Star Trek and politics. I miss the show. I hope you guys can be back soon. However, as a Teacher’s Union member, I also appreciate your support for the actors and... more
Apple Podcasts5AreytosUnited States2 years ago Who could ask for anything more? I hope that the SAG and Writer's strike is resolved soon (and favorably for the strikers, of course) so that we can hear more of these great podcasts.
Audible5JILL STURGISUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #68 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  New Zealand/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Belgium/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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Trek Politics launched 2 years ago and published 15 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
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4. Tim Russ
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