Marketplace Tech for Monday, September 5, 2016
Sep 5, 2016

Marketplace Tech for Monday, September 5, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about how technology affects the democratic process. Plus, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Star Trek," we're interviewing Mark Altman, the world's "foremost Trekspert," about the franchise's history. 

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50 years and beyond: Voices from the 'Star Trek' universe

Sep 5, 2016
We're celebrating the show's anniversary with a multipart series.
Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner as Mr. Spock and Capt. Kirk from "Star Trek."
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The world's top Trekspert on the show's 50-year history

Sep 5, 2016
Writer Mark Altman joined us to talk about how realistic the science fiction series could be.
Mark Altman speaking at the 2015 WonderCon.
Gage Skidmore/Flickr

On today’s show, we’ll talk about how technology affects the democratic process. Plus, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek,” we’re interviewing Mark Altman, the world’s “foremost Trekspert,” about the franchise’s history. 

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