Episode 253: Terrorism and Resistance

Join us as we discuss the ways Star Trek portrays terrorism and armed resistance across production eras and series. We discuss the writers’ real-world inspiration for these storylines and how they used these themes to serve their narratives. Hosts:  Andi…

Episode 251: Chronic Pain in Trek

Aliza and Sue welcome Heather Rae Barker for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in Star Trek. Frequent pain-related questions like “Do the Borg feel pain?” and “Why does Geordi refuse pain relief for his visor?” are…

Episode 250: Marvelous Michael Burnham

Anna Rozay and Dr. Michele Foss join us to discuss Michael Burnham, exploring her journey from mutineer to decorated Admiral. Host:  Kennedy Guests: Anna Rozay – @anna_rozay Dr. Michele Foss – @teeveephd, The TV Doctor Editor:  Sue Download Transcript: PDF…