Author: The Crew

Episode 229: Anglo-American Empire in Star Trek

We’re joined by Dr. Fiona Davidson to talk about how the United Federation of Planets embodies the supposedly universal morality of Anglo-American empire, how this has manifested across the franchise, and where there’s been challenges to that worldview. Hosts:  Jarrah…

Episode 228: In the Pale Moonlight

Join Kennedy, Aliza and Derek Attico – author of “The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” – as they unpack “In the Pale Moonlight” and discuss the moral dilemmas that Captain Sisko struggles with, as well as extrapolating what made Ben Sisko…

Episode 226: Animal Rights in Star Trek

Star Trek talks a lot about respect for sentient life, but what does this mean for the treatment of animals in the Federation and beyond? Anika from Antimatter Pod joins us to talk about how Trek portrays animals as food,…