Posted January 1, 2018 by Alice Wong1 Comment on Ep 15: Star Trek: Discovery Podcast
Ep 15: Star Trek: Discovery
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Today’s episode is about the television show, Star Trek: Discovery. Guests Andrew Pulrang and Day Al-Mohamed join Alice in a conversation about disability representation in Star Trek: Discovery, what we hope to see the from the show in the future, and why science fiction is political. This show is available online on CBS All Access with new episodes returning on January 7, 2018.
If you’re not into science fiction, give this a listen and consider exploring the Star Trek universe. Spoiler alert: we will discuss characters and plot points from the first nine episodes of Star Trek: Discovery.
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Related Links
Star Trek: Discovery (one-month free trial on CBS All Access)
Jusino, Teresa. (October 2, 2017). Did Star Trek: Discovery Just Introduce a Recurring Character on the Autism Spectrum? TheMarySue.com
smith, s.e. (September 7, 2016). Set Phasers to Inclusion: Disabled Trekkies Talk Star Trek. B**** Media
Martinelli, Marissa. (July 26, 2016). Star Trek Was Among the Best Franchises at Representing People With Disabilities—Until Star Trek Beyond. Slate.com
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