Tonight’s discussion on AlphaNerds Podcast will revolve around the politics of Star Trek. Recently, Patrick Stewart was interviewed on NPR and shared feelings around Jean-Luc Picard’s role around the Federation. Stewart’s stance left many polarized conservative viewers stunned by the show’s political overtones.

The futuristic utopian setting of Star Trek always had a progressive agenda. So, the politics of Star Trek, by the nature of humanity’s hope for the future, are always looking forward. From Gene Roddenberry’s creation in the 1960s, Star Trek meant to exhibit what humanity could accomplish with unity. The original series had a diverse crew of humans from every corner of the planet. Even one iconic character, Spock, was an alien from another planet.

The politics of Star Trek have always provided a model for humanity to work around. Each Trek crew provided an example of diversity and inclusion while exploring strange new worlds and new civilizations. Star Trek has boldly gone where most hope humanity will take us.
AlphaNerds loves the Prime Directive

AlphaNerds promotes inclusion for everyone, and so does the United Federation of Planets, so what is the problem? The Federation is an imperial force on an inter-galactic scale. But, when an empire is influenced by a democracy we run the risk of mob-rule determining values. The values of an empire tend to echo through the sovereignty of lesser nations.

Tonight, we will take calls from 9:30 to 10 pm Central on this important topic. To call the show, dial 405-534-4747. To text the show please use 405-896-2865. AlphaNerds takes calls from a variety of different opinions with the respect and grace they deserve.

Tonight’s show also features a discussion on the World of Warcraft Classic game. The revival of the original World of Warcraft released a couple of months ago. Nash and Annie Carey, the show’s hosts, are fans of both Star Trek and World of Warcraft.