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

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Good Kirk vs Evil Kirk: Star Trek on Toxic Masculinity | "The Enemy Within" (TOS)

    This week, it's "The Enemy Within" from season one of the original series. Good Kirk vs. Evil Rapist Kirk. One of the all time great -- and very woke -- episodes...until the final scene. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  2. MAR 16

    Star Trek Legend Jeri Ryan Torches MAGA Brainwashing | Trek Politics Interview

    Recorded in 2023, Star Trek icon Jeri Ryan sits down with Mary Trump and Bob Cesca and sounds the alarm on MAGA brainwashing, cult politics, and America’s divide. A powerful conversation about propaganda, empathy, and the fight for a better future. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min

  3. MAR 9

    Star Trek's Gross Take on Misogyny and A.I. Sex | "I, Mudd" (TOS)

    This week on #TrekPolitics it's "I, Mudd" -- another problematic and, frankly, gross Harry Mudd episode in which we learn he's been having sex with 500 female androids somehow. Mary and Bob break it all down. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  4. MAR 2

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

    "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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  5. FEB 23

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

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  6. FEB 16

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

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  7. FEB 9

    Star Trek’s Most Disturbing Political Allegory | "Plato's Stepchildren" (TOS)

    It's the one with the interracial kiss. Beyond the groundbreaking kiss, Mary and Bob try to make sense of the vast weirdness of this episode and discover several redeeming qualities including the performances of Nichelle Nichols and Michael Dunn. Stick around for #BOBSERVATIONS, with a new jingle by listener Chris Kolling! 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min

  8. FEB 2

    Star Trek’s Complicated Take on Racism | "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" (TOS)

    Mary and Bob discuss one of the best known episodes of the original series and all of its commentary on racism, slavery, civil rights, Jim Crow, and the Lost Cause myth. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
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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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