61: "Man of the People" (TNG) with Marcos Huerta

Published: July 23, 2015, 8 p.m.

b'Marcos Huerta, astronomer, latino, and huge Trek/Sci-fi fan, joins Scott to discuss Man of the People (TNG S6E3). This episode is all Troi all the time (well, it is a lot of Troi, a lot of the time). Topics include how Troi\\u2019s character is largely defined by her relationships with other characters, the problematic nature of telepathy, 24th century medaitaror\\u2019s shocking lack of prepration for their jobs, and the astounding fact that Star Trek III isn\\u2019t as bad as you remember it. Next on Random Trek: DS9\\u2019s The Sword of Kahless.'