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

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Captain Kirk SAVED THE WHALES and Exposed Our Climate Hubris | The Voyage Home Pt. 1 Oct 26, 2026

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There be whales here! It's PART ONE of our discussion about Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, balancing hilarity with a serious political message about the climate crisis. Stick around for #Bobservations and #Maryservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Spock RETURNS! Star Trek's Most EMOTIONAL Reunion | The Search for Spock Pt. 2 Oct 19, 2026

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Our review and comment on The Search for Spock concludes! How exactly did Saavik "help" Spock with his pon-farr? Did they do it? And if so, was it weird? Also, is a cloaking device consistent with the Klingon warrior culture? Stick around for #Bobservations and an impromptu #Maryservation. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Kirk STEALS the Enterprise in Defiant Starfleet Showdown | The Search for Spock Pt. 1 Oct 12, 2026

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It's PART ONE of our discussion about Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Klingons, a resurrection, a heist, two 80s prime time TV stars, Chekov's comically oversized Pilgrim collar, and more! Stick around for #Bobservations. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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STAR TREK’S Ultimate No-Win Scenario BREAKS Kirk | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 2 Oct 05, 2026

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Our review and discussion about The Wrath of Khan continues with Kirk finally facing a no-win scenario and losing his best friend in the process. Stick around for #Bobservations and #Maryservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Khan RETURNS and Kirk Faces His Past | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 1 Sep 28, 2026

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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 during shore leave? Stick around for #Bobservations and #Maryservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Does the First Star Trek Movie Hold Up? | The Motion Picture, Pt. 2 Sep 21, 2026

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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 #Bobservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Debating STAR TREK’S Most DIVISIVE Movie | The Motion Picture, Pt. 1 Aug 31, 2026

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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 disagreed about it. Stick around for #Bobservations and an impromptu #Maryservation! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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STAR TREK FANS SURGE for 60th Anniversary | Trek Politics at STLV Aug 24, 2026

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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 stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Star Trek's FUNNIEST Episode Still Wins | "The Trouble with Tribbles" (TOS) Aug 03, 2026

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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 #Bobservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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Star Trek's Creepy Take on Endangered Species | "The Man Trap" (TOS) Jul 27, 2026

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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 extinction. Stick around for #Bobservations! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing the show. Follow Trek Politics on Bluesky, X, and Instagram.

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