What happens when Star Trek, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and unapologetic nerd culture collide? We sit down with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to talk about the power of finding your community, why queer representation matters, and how fandom can help change the world. From Trek to identity to building spaces where everyone belongs, this is a conversation full of heart, hope, and plenty of geeky fun.

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This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by @Zilatreks, a Star Trek content creator whose videos have entertained and connected fans across social media.

We talk about creating Trek content, navigating fandom online, favorite series and characters, the ever-growing Star Trek universe, and the community that keeps fans coming back for more. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, geek out over all things Trek, and explore what makes this fandom so unique.

Whether you've been following @Zilatreks for years or are discovering her for the first time, this episode is a fun conversation celebrating the creativity and passion that make the Star Trek community thrive.

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Brace yourselves—this one's going to start arguments.

Hosts Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Nzinga, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to confess their biggest, boldest, and most controversial Star Trek opinions. From beloved captains and overrated series to unpopular character takes and fandom taboos, nothing is off-limits.

Will you agree? Will you rage in the comments? Either way, we want to hear your hottest Star Trek take!

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"The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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