Prophets of Science Fiction

Season 1, Episode 7: Robert Heinlein

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Science fiction legend Robert Heinlein is a walking contradiction. His stories address themes of patriotism, and duty--while stressing the importance of personal freedom and expression. Heinlein's groundbreaking sci-fi stories like Starship Troopers and Stranger in a Strange Land continue to challenge readers with a steadfast theme: what is freedom?

All Episodes - Season 1

Mary Shelley
Episode 1
Mary Shelley
 Philip K. Dick
Episode 2
Philip K. Dick
 H.G. Wells
Episode 3
H.G. Wells
 Arthur C. Clarke
Episode 4
Arthur C. Clarke
 Isaac Asimov
Episode 5
Isaac Asimov
 Jules Verne
Episode 6
Jules Verne
 Robert Heinlein
Episode 7
Robert Heinlein
 George Lucas
Episode 8
George Lucas
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