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

Khan RETURNS and Kirk Faces His Past | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 1

Join us for a discussion about the first half of The Wrath of KHAAAAAAANN! Was the entire existence of Khan in the 23rd Century Kirk's fault? What happened to Scotty duri

Does the First Star Trek Movie Hold Up? | The Motion Picture, Pt. 2

This week it's PART TWO of our discussion about The Motion Picture. Suffice to say, we disagree about this one. Join with V'Ger! Stick around for an extra-nitpicky #Bobse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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