Secrets of the Soul - the one with telepath booty

Last Best Hope for Conversation - A Babylon 5 podcast

In this episode of the "Last Best Hope for Conversation" Babylon 5 podcast, hosts Jesse Jackson, Karen, and Lou discuss Season 5, Episode 7 titled, "Secrets of the Soul." The episode, which originally aired on March 4, 1998, dives into two main storylines. Firstly, it explores the telepathic community led by Byron as they react to the revelation that telepaths were created by the Vorlons. This realization alters Byron's approach from peace-seeking to a more aggressive stance. Secondly, Dr. Franklin discovers a Hyack race's secret genocide of its own subspecies, which leads to an ethical dilemma about whether or not he should help them with their medical crisis. The hosts delve into the complexities of these storylines, highlighting key scenes, character developments, and the implications for the series moving forward.