Trek Politics | A Star Trek podcast with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca - Podcast Episodes, Ranking & Reviews

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Debating STAR TREK’S Most DIVISIVE Movie | The Motion Picture, Pt. 1

We're departing TOS (for now) to dig into the first six movies, starting with the first of TWO episodes about the divisive Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and we kind of d

Aug 31
29 min

STAR TREK FANS SURGE for 60th Anniversary | Trek Politics at STLV

This week, Mary and Bob recapped their trip to Star Trek Las Vegas, along with some big news about our part in a brand new 60th anniversary Star Trek documentary! And sti

Aug 24
30 min

Star Trek's FUNNIEST Episode Still Wins | "The Trouble with Tribbles" (TOS)

We found some actual political allegory in "The Trouble with Tribbles". We also found many, many Tribbles. You should watch. Unless you're a Klingon. And stick around for

Aug 3
37 min

Star Trek's Creepy Take on Endangered Species | "The Man Trap" (TOS)

We're back with an all new discussion about the very first episode of Star Trek, "The Man Trap" featuring the Salt Vampire, and what it says about endangered species and

Jul 27
33 min

Spock Risks EVERYTHING for Captain Pike | "The Menagerie Part II" (TOS)

This week, we discuss "The Menagerie Part II" (TOS) and its skillful repurposing of the original Star Trek pilot. Is Spock acquitted? Was his mutiny logical? Who's our fa

Jul 13
37 min

Spock's MOST Dangerous Mission Ever | "The Menagerie Part I" (TOS)

This week, we discuss "The Menagerie Part I" and how it skillfully incorporates the first Star Trek pilot into a completely new story about Spock, mutiny, and the death p

Jul 6
34 min

Captain Kirk’s Integrity SHAMES Today’s Leaders | "Court Martial" (TOS)

This week it's the riveting courtroom drama "Court Martial" and one of the greatest lines ever spoken in an episode of Star Trek ("Humanity fading in the shadow of the Ma

Jun 29
28 min

'Charlie X' Warns About Trump’s Abuse of Power | "Charlie X" (TOS)

This week it's "Charlie X" from season one: another cautionary tale about the dangers of...children. And abuse of power. And be sure to stick around for #Bobservations. H

Jun 22
33 min

Star Trek’s Bratty Tyrant Mirrors Trump | "The Squire of Gothos" (TOS)

This week, it's the flamboyant shenanigans of Trelane in "The Squire of Gothos"! Check out whether we loved or hated this one, and how it relates to current politics. And

Jun 15
33 min

Kirk and Spock DESTROY Authoritarian AI Cult | "The Return of the Archons" (TOS)

Star Trek predicts AI, authoritarianism, and religious cults in "The Return of the Archons" from season one. Plus, two of our favorite Trek tropes are featured in this on

Jun 8
34 min

Star Trek’s Creepy Kids STRIKE BACK | "Miri" (TOS)

This week, it's the season one episode "Miri" about a mysterious plague and a group of feral children who try to "BONK BONK!" Captain Kirk on the head. Join us and stick

Jun 1
35 min

Khan, MAGA and the Seduction of Strongmen | "Space Seed" (TOS)

We dig into the introduction of KHAAAAAANN! in "Space Seed" -- a fateful episode in the Star Trek saga that will go on to have a profound impact on Kirk, Spock, and the E

May 25
31 min

Trek Episode EXPOSES Leadership FAILURES | "The Tholian Web" (TOS)

This week it's "The Tholian Web" from season three and what it says about leadership during a crisis. Stick around for Bob's nitpicks in our #Bobservations segment. Help

May 18
31 min

Star Trek’s DARKEST Leadership DISASTER | "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS)

This week, it's Matt Decker and "The Doomsday Machine"! A gigantic ice cream cone threatens to devour the galaxy while an incapacitated, Ahab-esque Starfleet officer seiz

May 11
30 min

Klingons Arrive as Peace IMPLODES | "Errand of Mercy" (TOS)

It's a frustrating but very important episode of the original series. The first appearance of the Klingons, and an historic political climax. Stick around for #Bobservati

Apr 27
28 min

Star Trek’s DARK Mind Control Nightmare | "Dagger of the Mind" (TOS)

This week it's "Dagger of the Mind" (TOS) and its take on some of psychology's more barbaric treatments. Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liking and sharin

Apr 20
49 min

Did Captain Kirk Inspire Donald Trump's Reckless COVID Cure? | "Operation...Annihilate!" (TOS)

Mary and Bob discuss the blindingly weird season one finale of the original series and its pandemic of Space Ravioli! Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by liki

Apr 13
24 min

Star Trek's Warning About Our Fascist Present and Future | "Mirror, Mirror" (TOS)

This week, Mary Trump and Bob discuss the kneejerk fascism, despotism, and mustache-twirling of "Mirror, Mirror" -- one of the greatest episodes of the original series. S

Apr 6
35 min

Captain Kirk’s Brutal Choice Saves The Future | "The City on the Edge of Forever" (TOS)

Mary and Bob review and analyze arguably the greatest episode of the original series. Would you save Edith or let her be killed? Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us

Mar 30
40 min

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

Mar 23
41 min

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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 about to watch the episode covered in today's Trek Politics. Thanks, Mary and Bob. Keep it up!

Parcival01 · Oct 2025

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 writers unions.

Areytos · Oct 2023

I have followed both podcasters for a long time so I'm obviously a fan of this collaboration. Just wanted to compliment you on your choice to include Kirk Acevedo-we follow each other on Twitter and he is not only a gifted actor but a fiercely articulate and entertaining advocate for justice and sanity, and an important voice for the Hispanic community in particular!!! These are fascinating and frightening times and podcasts like yours help to infuse credible information and sanity into our society-we need you!!!

Paphuahua mom · Aug 2023

Been a fan of Bob (in my mind we are on first name basis) and the courage of Mary for a while. What a great fusion of minds and subject matter. I’m a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek and can’t get enough of the thoughtful commentary and interviews offered by Bob and Mary. The sooner people see that the model Star Trek offers for the future is the only path for advancement, the less pain it will take to get there! Keep this going!! I look forward to every episode…as I do both their regular shows. Give it a try, it’s a must listen.

Voice of most · Jun 2023

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