# Trek Episode EXPOSES Leadership FAILURES | "The Tholian Web" (TOS)

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Podcast: [The Mary Trump Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mary-trump-podcast-7148777)
Published: 2026-05-17T21:58:03+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Trek Politics , Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down the classic Star Trek: The Original Series episode “The Tholian Web” and explore why one of the franchise’s most debated episodes continues to resonate with fans. As Captain Kirk disappears into interphase space and the Enterprise faces mounting danger, the focus shifts to the growing tension between Spock and McCoy, leadership under pressure, and the emotional core of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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