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Episode 220: Black Pain in Trek: Part I

Listen as Kennedy, Grace and Aliza start to unpack how Star Trek portrays Black trauma, from the underdevelopment of Travis Mayweather, to Michael Burnham and Ben Sisko having to “earn” their captaincy. Hosts:  Kennedy, Aliza, and Grace Editor:  Andi

Episode 177: “Far Beyond the Stars”

Hosts Kennedy, Sue, and Sarah are joined by author Steven Barnes to discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s “Far Beyond the Stars.” From background info to current events, there’s so much more than just the episode itself to talk about!…

Nog, Rom, My Mom and Me

Rom and Nog

Early in May this year, I watched the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode “Heart of Stone” for the first time and was quietly moved to tears. There is a very particular way I feel about my relationship with my…

How Benjamin Sisko Spoke to My Immigrant Identity

In America’s current political climate, immigrants from certain countries are constantly being portrayed in degrading and dehumanizing ways. As an immigrant, though not often in the immediate target group nor characterized by the cipher “illegal,” it’s anxiety-inducing to think of…

Episode 116: Homefront/Paradise Lost

The crew takes a look at the DS9 Season 4 two-parter “Homefront” and “Paradise Lost,” discussing themes like security, individual liberty, government overreach, fear and paranoia, and arming yourself against the threat of an “invisible enemy.” Download Now (right-click and…

Episode 105: O Captain, My Captain (Sisko)

It’s almost Valentine’s Day so we’re continuing our series on the Captains’ love lives, this time examining the romantic interests of the Emissary himself, Benjamin Sisko, from Jennifer Sisko to Kasidy Yates. Download Now (right-click and save)  Hosts:  Grace,…