Episode 22

Oops! Abortion Allegories

Published on: 18th March, 2023

Elizabeth and Elliott are again looking at Trek allegories over hot-button social issues. This time, they’re dealing with mostly accidental abortion allegories, because irony is the only true constant in the universe.

Content warning for discussions around reproductive healthcare.

Featured Trek Content:

[01:23] TNG: “Up The Long Ladder”

[19:23] VOY: “Tuvix”

[40:53] ENT: “Similitude”

[01:03:20] On the couch

[01:15:29] Conclusions

Copyright 2025 Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth Kimble 

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Treknobabble Psychobabble: A Star Trek Podcast
Where art, music, politics, philosophy and especially psychology meet far beyond the stars and where few have gone before. Resident Trek nerd Elliott and humanoid psychology student Elizabeth discuss how the Star Trek franchise intersects with different themes across its various incarnations.

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Elliott Encarnación

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Resident Trek Nerd

Elizabeth Kimble

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Student of Humanoid Psychology