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Trek Politics | A Star Trek podcast with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca

Trek Politics | A Star Trek podcast with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca

By: Mary L. Trump & Bob Cesca | Star Trek Podcast
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Trek 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.

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Episodes
  • Human Trafficking, Sexism, and Drug Addiction in Star Trek | "Mudd's Women" (TOS)

    Human Trafficking, Sexism, and Drug Addiction in Star Trek | "Mudd's Women" (TOS)
    Mar 2 2026

    "Mudd's Women" could've been a decent early episode of the original series, but instead it forgave Mudd for enslaving women, keeping them addicted to a drug, and then selling them to gross lithium miners. 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 rating and review on Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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    27 mins
  • When Captain Kirk Warned Us About the Dangers of AI | "The Ultimate Computer" (TOS)

    When Captain Kirk Warned Us About the Dangers of AI | "The Ultimate Computer" (TOS)
    Feb 23 2026

    This week, Star Trek predicted AI six decades before its arrival. We also get into the billionaires who are exploiting their technology to make themselves wealthier at the expense of the middle class. 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 rating and review on Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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    44 mins
  • Captain Kirk's Woke Stand Against Bigotry | "Balance of Terror" (TOS)

    Captain Kirk's Woke Stand Against Bigotry | "Balance of Terror" (TOS)
    Feb 16 2026

    Mary and Bob discuss the greatest episode of Star Trek (original series) and one of the greatest episodes of any Star Trek series. Utterly suspenseful, with extremely high stakes, human drama, and pointed statements about racism. Stick around for Bobservations! Help us out by liking and subscribing on YouTube via trekpolitics.com, and if you dig the show, consider giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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    36 mins
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