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Podcast: Ridiculous History
Episode: CLASSIC: How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Influenced Star Trek
Description: Star Trek is one of the world's most well-known sci-fi franchises, spanning decades in film, TV, books, games and more. While it's had its fair share of lighthearted moments (hello, Tribbles!), its vision of a more equal, peaceful human civilization has made a profound impact on real-world politics and race relations. Join the guys as they explore how a single conversation with a surprising Star Trek fan shaped the course of the show -- and the course of US culture -- in this week's Classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.