Star Trek has been part of Dave Bowman’s life since childhood. Remembering Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart brings him back to the characters, stories, and lessons that stayed with him through Navy service, fatherhood, and decades of watching the Enterprise explore the unknown.

A conversation with his son Ben opens a personal reflection on Chekov, Captain Kirk, and Jean-Luc Picard, from the humor of “The Trouble with Tribbles” to the historical warnings woven into the original series. Dave also remembers submarine leaders whose example inspired the same respect Patrick Stewart brought to the captain’s chair.

Then, The Next Generation episode “The First Duty” supplies the central question: what happens when loyalty to a team, political party, or personal ambition takes precedence over telling the truth? Dave applies Picard’s lesson to public leadership, voters’ responsibilities, and the Navy’s warning about longer deployments, drawing on his own experience to consider the consequences for sailors and their families.

A personal episode about growing older with Star Trek and the responsibility that comes with having the conn.

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Did somebody mistake an Eddie Murphy comedy for a campaign manual? Dave Bowman opens with The Distinguished Gentleman and Alaska’s two Dan Sullivans, examining an alleged election spoiler scheme, Trump’s demands for prosecution, and a similar namesake stunt in Washington state. Deliberately confusing voters deserves scrutiny regardless of which party tries it.

Then, baseball’s looming labor showdown has Dave questioning the arguments for a salary cap. With Milwaukee and Tampa Bay reaching the World Series, how convincing is the claim that smaller-market teams cannot compete? A lifelong baseball fan weighs competitive balance, ownership priorities, and the possibility of a lockout disrupting the 2027 season.

Finally, a tragic report about a woman who relied on ChatGPT for medication decisions prompts a personal admission: Dave has also sought AI guidance about an injury. His costly experience raises questions about leading prompts, reassuring answers, and the limits of a chatbot’s medical judgment.

Politics, baseball, and some hard-earned skepticism on Plausibly Live: The Dave Bowman Show.

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What does government by the people mean when voters approve an initiative and the fight immediately moves to court? On this episode of Plausibly Live: The Dave Bowman Show, Dave examines Washington’s battles over natural gas policy, taxes, girls’ sports, and the possibility of public power in Kitsap County. He explains why election coverage finally drove him to turn off the morning news, while arguing that frustration with the system makes voting more necessary.

The scrutiny extends to President Trump’s remarks about higher fuel prices and who actually benefits when Americans pay more at the pump. Drawing on a German journalist’s reflections after World War II, Dave considers the responsibility citizens carry when their own preferred leaders say things that deserve a challenge. From Olympia to Washington, D.C., this episode asks how much authority we surrender when party loyalty takes the place of independent judgment.

By Christmas 1776, George Washington’s army was running out of men and time. Months of defeat had driven the Americans across New Jersey, enlistments were about to expire, and Washington feared the Revolution was nearing its end. His response was an attack that depended on crossing an ice-choked river in a winter storm.

In this episode of Dave Does History, Dave Bowman follows Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton, tracing how an exhausted army carried out an offensive after its timetable collapsed and two supporting crossings failed. Along the way, discover why Henry Knox’s artillery and John Glover’s boat crews mattered so much, how future president James Monroe nearly lost his life, and where the familiar story of drunken Hessians departs from the evidence.

Beyond the famous painting lies a consequential military gamble, undertaken by people who had no way of knowing whether American independence would survive. Join Dave to explore what happened on December 26, 1776, and why that morning’s victory gave a faltering Revolution another chance.

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Doctors warned that Bowman’s newborn sister might not survive. Deanna lived for 49 years, becoming a Special Olympian, an enthusiastic storyteller, and a beloved presence whose friendships reached far beyond her family. On this deeply personal episode of Plausibly Live, The Dave Bowman Show, Dave remembers his sister and reflects on Down syndrome, disability, faith, and the worth of every human life.

The story begins in Denver in October 1973, where a ten-year-old’s world revolved around the Broncos, fourth grade, and beating a hated youth football rival. While Watergate and the Yom Kippur War dominated the headlines, a telephone call brought news that would change the Bowman family forever.

Drawing on Jewish teachings about the soul and the responsibility to help repair the world, Dave considers what makes a life meaningful and why a medical diagnosis cannot measure a person’s potential. A contemporary controversy over a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis gives that reflection particular urgency, but Deanna’s story remains at its heart.

“Once upon a time, there was Deanna.” Listen to discover the life behind those words and the memories her family carries forward.

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Ilhan Omar says “Not to my knowledge,” a Scottish museum needs a mummy’s consent, and somebody in Los Angeles thought feeding a coyote was a good idea. Dave Bowman has questions, coffee, and very little patience for the explanations.

On this episode of Plausibly Live – The Dave Bowman Show, Dave takes a skeptical look at Omar’s interview, disputed marriage allegations, financial disclosure questions, and fundraising appeal. Does mentioning an older Toyota Camry answer questions about your finances? Dave would like to call the car as a character witness.

Meanwhile, Glasgow’s Kelvingrove museum provides an unexpected lesson in posthumous paperwork, and a Los Angeles toddler’s encounter with a coyote brings the discussion back to the consequences of adult judgment. The reported sledgehammer attack on an Iwo Jima statue in Quantico closes the episode with a veteran and historian’s reflection on memorials, historical stewardship, and what gets lost when connections to the past are damaged.

Plus: the original satirical song “Not to My Knowledge,” thoughts on AI music, and memories of Navy security duty under Marine supervision.

Listen for the satire, stay for the argument about accountability, and follow Plausibly Live for more independent political commentary with Dave Bowman.

This episode includes opinion and satire concerning disputed allegations. Omar denies wrongdoing.

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When religious conviction meets political ambition, wheredoes faith end and constitutional responsibility begin?

On this October 22, 2026, episode of Plausibly Live,Dave Bowman examines religious liberty, Washington politics, transgenderathletes in girls' sports, and the uncomfortable questions that arise whenpersonal beliefs collide with public policy.

The Preacher and the Witch: Washington Republicanlegislative candidate Katy Cornell is facing scrutiny over church sermons describing abortion as murder and suggesting that worship outside Christianity constitutes witchcraft. As a Jewish, politically conservative skeptic, Dave challenges the theological implications of those statements while defending Cornell's First Amendment right to express them. But why did thousands of sermon videos disappear as her political campaign gained attention? And what should voters expect from candidates whose religious convictions may influence their legislative decisions?

Initiative 638 and Girls' Sports: Dave discusses hisvote in favor of Washington's I-638 and the controversy surrounding transgender participation in girls' athletics. A recent cross-country competition involving Skyview High School athletes raises questions about competitive fairness, biological differences, Title IX, and opportunities for female athletes. Dave also recalls Manon Rhéaume's historic appearances in men's professional hockey while examining the distinctions between men's and women's athletic competition.

UFOs, Angels, and Demons? A provocative Blaze Mediaarticle suggests that unidentified aerial phenomena might actually be supernatural beings described in Scripture. Dave briefly considers the argument from his Jewish perspective and explains why he remains skeptical of extraterrestrialexplanations.

The episode also begins with a bizarre report of a ten-foothumanoid wandering near the Poulsbo waterfront and concludes with a personal reflection on veterans' healthcare, his ongoing eye problems, and the importance of seeking medical treatment before complications become moreserious.

From the First Amendment to the athletic field, from biblical interpretation to an unexplained sighting in Kitsap County, Dave brings history, constitutional principles, personal experience, and a healthy dose of skepticism to the conversation.

Grab your coffee, pull up an iPad, and join the submarine-qualified, well-coffee'd, stuffy elitist history buff for anotheredition of Plausibly Live: The Dave Bowman Show, on the On Air Across America Network.

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Plausibly Live | The Dave Bowman Show | October 21, 2026

France is erupting in violence. North Korea's dictator may be dead. And somehow, the NFL has managed to turn the national anthem into a musical disaster.

It's another perfectly ordinary day on Plausibly Live.

In France, what began as student protests over education funding has escalated into widespread riots, thousands of arrests, and growing questions about immigration, integration, and political Islam. Dave Bowman examines the Islamic phrase Bismillah appearing in protest slogans, challenges the prevailing media narrative, and considers whether France's current unrest reflects a deeper struggle over national identity. With the French Revolution of 1789 as historical context, he explores what a fundamental political transformation could mean for Europe, NATO, Israel, and France's nuclear arsenal.

Meanwhile, is Kim Jong-un dead? Unconfirmed reports of a cerebral hemorrhage have raised questions about North Korea's future. Dave examines the Kim dynasty, the possibility of a succession crisis, China's strategic interests, and the dangers of uncertainty surrounding a nuclear-armed dictatorship. As a former Navy submariner, he also considers the implications for nuclear command and control and submarine warfare.

Finally, what on earth happened to the national anthem on Monday Night Football? Train frontman Pat Monahan and his son delivered a performance that left NFL fans furious. Dave has some thoughts about artistic freedom, musical talent, patriotic traditions, and why the national anthem shouldn't sound like a rock concert gone terribly wrong.

From the streets of Paris to the nuclear submarines of North Korea and the football fields of America, it's history, politics, national security, and cultural absurdity, delivered with Dave Bowman's trademark skepticism, sarcasm, and historical perspective.

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French riots and student protests • Political Islam and immigration in France • French Revolution of 1789 • Kim Jong-un death rumors • North Korean succession crisis • Chinese influence in North Korea • Nuclear weapons and submarine security • Pat Monahan and Train • Monday Night Football national anthem controversy • Freedom of expression and American traditions

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