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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

Why every generation should have its own 'Star Trek'

Sep 5, 2016
Brannon Braga, a showrunner, talked to us about his time working behind the scenes.
Showrunner Brannon Braga says there's no show out there like "Star Trek."
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FOX

A virtual tour of the 'Star Trek' universe

Sep 5, 2016
A New York City museum is celebrating the show's birthday with an immersive exhibit.
A model of "Star Trek's" Enterprise at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Levi Sharpe

Kai Ryssdal's 10th anniversary

Jul 31, 2015
Did you pay attention? There's a quiz.

Amazon wants you to celebrate its birthday by shopping

Jul 13, 2015
As it turns 20, the online retailer promotes its fee-based Prime membership.

What do you buy for an anniversary?

Who is making money of our emotions?

Pope pushes on with Vatican financial reforms

Mar 13, 2015
In two years, Pope Francis has radically reformed the Church's governance and bank

For public good, not for profit.

'The Simpsons' and 'Marketplace' are the same age

Nov 6, 2014
Kai Ryssdal talks to Hank Azaria at Marketplace's New York road show