The Political Orphanage
The Political Orphanage
Is 'The Orville' More 'Star Trek' than 'Star Trek'? Guest: Dan Maffei
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Is 'The Orville' More 'Star Trek' than 'Star Trek'? Guest: Dan Maffei

Alienating the Audience returns for a deep dive on science fiction, this time with former congressman and current commissioner of the the Federal Maritime Commission Dan Maffei. Heaton and the commissioner discuss Majority Rulefrom Season 1 of The Orville, regarding absolute democracy, freedom of speech, and social media mobs. Plus how The Orville stacks up to Star Trek and hopes for the forthcoming series Picard.

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