On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekCore: Justin Simien Shares NEXT GEN and DS9 Inspirations Behind the In-Development STAR TREK Comedy Series (08:46)

• TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' To Wrap Up With "Gigantic" Finale Episode (16:52)

• TrekCore: STAR TREK Merchandise Roundup — PRODIGY Blu-ray Details, LOWER DECKS Comics and Game, and PICARD Funko POP! Toys (23:16)

• TrekCore: Second STAR TREK: PICARD Season 3 Soundtrack Arrives on Friday (27:42)

In addition, stick around to hear Sam reflect on Star Trek's impact following Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez's comments this week on Late Night With Stephen Colbert about the influence of Kathryn Janeway growing up, and Alex's reflections on why it's appealing to own production made and screen used props from the Star Trek shows.

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