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    38: Disability and Ableism in Trek

    38: Disability and Ableism in Trek

    FromWomen at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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    38: Disability and Ableism in Trek

    FromWomen at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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    Length:
    63 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 31, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Special guest Karissa Mehr joins us to discuss how Trek has represented characters with physical disabilities, from Captain Pike to Melora, and of course Geordi La Forge.   HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, and Sue   GUEST Karissa Mehr   SHOW EDITOR Jarrah   Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp
    Released:
    Jul 31, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    A groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast committed to examining Star Trek from a feminist perspective, exploring Intersectional Diversity in Infinite Combinations with a rotating crew of seven hosts. Tune in for everything from episode and character analysis to history of women behind the scenes and in fan culture to discussion of larger themes and messages throughout the franchise. Part of Roddenberry Podcasts.