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

    Did Captain Kirk Inspire Donald Trump's Reckless COVID Cure? | "Operation...Annihilate!" (TOS)
    Apr 13 2026

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

    Star Trek's Warning About Our Fascist Present and Future | "Mirror, Mirror" (TOS)
    Apr 6 2026

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

    Captain Kirk’s Brutal Choice Saves The Future | "The City on the Edge of Forever" (TOS)
    Mar 30 2026

    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 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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    40 mins
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