TNG's The Drumhead and Donald's Political Witch Hunts
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 treason. From political prosecutions to racial profiling to investigatory creep, Mary and Bob examine the lessons of The Drumhead in our modern politics. Stick around for some nerdy odds and ends from The Drumhead. And more! We're getting this show off the ground and need your help. Leave us a five star rating and review on your podcast player and make sure to like and subscribe to the video edition of the show at TrekPolitics.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
--------
25:44
--------
25:44
Writer Mike Sussman on the Politics of 'Star Trek United' and 'Enterprise'
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 Mike co-wrote called Detained about indefinite detention and internment camps. What does Detained tell us about our current mass deportation camps? Stick around for some odds and ends from Detained. And more! We're getting this show off the ground and need your help. Leave us a five star rating and review on your podcast player and make sure to like and subscribe to the video edition of the show at TrekPolitics.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
--------
50:19
--------
50:19
'Day of the Dove' and Political Violence
Mary and Bob review the original series Season 3 episode "Day of the Dove" in which a malevolent entity (that resembles an ocular migraine) feeds off negative energy, forcing the crew of the Enterprise and the Klingons to brink of war. What does this episode tell us about social media algorithms that incite outrage, and a president who thrives on chaos? Stick around for some weird odds and ends from the episode. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and don't miss the video edition of this episode at trekpolitics.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
--------
39:54
--------
39:54
Tim Russ on Donald Trump's Revisionist History
The great Tim Russ returns to Trek Politics to talk about an episode of Voyager he directed called "Living Witness," in which revisionist history is front and center. Mary, Bob, and Tim also discussed the Lost Cause myth, as well as Donald Trump's attempts to censor the Smithsonian and the National Parks. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and don't miss the video edition of this episode at trekpolitics.com! And be sure to check out Tim reprising his role as Tuvok in the amazing new audio drama "KHAN" everywhere you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
--------
56:21
--------
56:21
What Is Starfleet? Star Trek values in the Skydance era
Our new season dives into the question raised in Strange New Worlds Season 3: What is Starfleet? Mary and Bob discuss whether Starfleet and the Federation are benevolent forces for good or imperialistic colonizers. Plus, will Star Trek's woke values endure after the Donald Trump-endorsed merger between Paramount and Skydance? Or will its values be replaced with more punching and space battles? Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and don't miss the video edition of this episode at trekpolitics.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Over Trek Politics with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca
Trek 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.
Netherlands