49. What Happens Next
Summary
In this episode of Make It So, hosts Mike and Richard speculate on the aftermath of the Dominion War in Star Trek. They discuss the potential fates of Cardassia, the Jem'Hadar, and the Founders, drawing parallels to post-WWI and WWII historical outcomes. The duo also imagines a new series set in the chaotic Gamma Quadrant and humorously debates Odo’s abilities and Bajor’s political future.
Topics discussed
Intro, disclaimer, and listener contact info
Listener suggestion: Post-Dominion War speculation
Federation status and Cardassia's fate
Shinzon, Remans, and the Dominion War timeline
Jem'Hadar biology and post-war collapse
WWI vs WWII analogies for Cardassia
Federation expansion and Klingon integration
Galactic scale, quadrants, and warp logistics
Gamma Quadrant refugees and new series ideas
The irony of the Founders' extinction
Changeling abilities and Odo's potential
Music banter and Odo special wrap-up
Bajor's Federation membership and North Korea
Star Trek Generations and Picard/Kirk dynamic
Outro, book review plans, and Episode 50
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