Debate Club- Who Should Be In Charge of Star Trek?

Order in the court! ⚖️ This week we convene a very special session of Q's Court , where the fate of the Star Trek franchise hangs in the balance. Presiding over the chaos is our all-powerful judge, Honorable Judge Lanita Q Ward-Jones , with Austin dutifully serving as the bailiff and keeping the proceedings (somewhat) under control. Joining us for this cosmic courtroom debate are returning guests Anna Rozay and Jodi Pickens , who present their cases, along with Mike Jones & Damizon for who should take the captain's chair behind the scenes of Star Trek . The contenders? A powerhouse lineup of Trek talent: Terry Matalas Tawny Newsome & Mike McMahan Kirsten Beyer Jonathan Frakes Each candidate is put on trial as we debate their vision, past Trek contributions, and what kind of future they could chart for the franchise. From bold cinematic leadership to character-driven storytelling to chaotic comedy energy, we weigh the merits of each would-be steward of the Final Frontier. Arguments are made. Evidence is presented. Objections are (probably) ignored. And ultimately, Judge Lanita must decide who deserves to guide Star Trek into its next era. Court is now in session. 🖖

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Debate Club- Who Should Be In Charge of Star Trek? is an episode from Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast by Mike Jones.

This episode is 01:31:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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