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

Recent episodes

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

   Aug 3, 202637 min

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

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

   Jul 27, 202633 min

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

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

   Jul 13, 202637 min

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

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

   Jul 6, 202634 min

   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 penalty. We'll talk about Part II next week! 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 this show. 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 .

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

   Jun 29, 202628 min

   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 Machine" -Sam Cogley). Stick around for #Bobservations ! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

   Jun 22, 202633 min

   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. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

   Jun 15, 202633 min

   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 be sure to stick around for #Bobservations. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

   Jun 8, 202634 min

   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 one. Join us 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 this show. 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 .

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

   Jun 1, 202635 min

   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 around for #Bobservations ! Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

    May 25, 202631 min

    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 Enterprise crew. Stick around for Bob's nitpicks in our #Bobservations segment. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

    May 18, 202631 min

    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 us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re hearing this show. 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 .

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

    May 11, 202630 min

    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 seizes control of the Enterprise. Stick around for our #Bobservations segment. Help us out by giving us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're hearing this show. 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 .

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

    Apr 27, 202628 min

    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 #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 .

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

    Apr 20, 202649 min

    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 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 .

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

    Apr 13, 202624 min

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

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

    Apr 6, 202635 min

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

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

    Mar 30, 202640 min

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

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

    Mar 23, 202641 min

    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 .

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

    Mar 16, 202647 min

    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 .

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

    Mar 9, 202639 min

    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 .