Space Nazis (Or, Misadventures on the Paramount Backlot)

Star Trek and the Jews

Star Trek often uses metaphors and allegory to depict issues in human history and society. But sometimes... Star Trek just says 'screw all that subtly, here are some aliens dressed up as Nazis'. Joined by guest Leah Mauer, a teacher of the history of genocide, we examine how Star Trek portrays Nazism and depicts (or avoided depicting) the Holocaust. We talk about changing themes of depiction of genocide in America media, and the roles of bystanders, perpetrators and victims.

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HSHW: TOS Patterns of Force; ENT Storm Front Parts 1 & 2.