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Adam Nimoy on growing up the son of Spock

20/12/2024

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Adam Nimoy's father, Leonard Nimoy, played Star Trek's Mr. Spock, the most famous alien in television history. In reality, he was a tough, uncompromising father.

In a conversation live from CitySpace, Nimoy discusses his book “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy."

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Adam Nimoy on growing up the son of Spock

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Otros episodios de "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti"

The might and magic of human muscles

The Jackpod: The other Washington

The world has its first AI government official

From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story

Unpacking the details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

America is polarized. Could this writer's new approach fix it?

Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?

The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy

Will TrumpRx actually lower drug prices?

What can Americans learn from Stalinism?