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The Fans Speak
Luminaries in many fields saw cutting-edge ideas and insights reflected in 'BSG.'

Rob Kutner
THE COMEDY WRITER
"Daily Show" scribe Rob Kutner wonders about taking satire into space.
Steve Benen
THE POLITICAL BLOGGER
Steve Benen calls "BSG" the most political show since "The West Wing."
David Brancaccio
THE TV HOST
"Now on PBS" host David Brancaccio says "BSG" universe mirrors today's grim economy.
Capt. Byron Harder
THE U.S. MARINE
U.S. Marine Corps. Captain Byron R. Harder says "Battlestar" captures essence of military life.
Valerie Ernst
THE MILITARY MEMBER
"BSG's" flawed characters impress U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Valerie Ernst.
Miranda
THE REAL-LIFE STARBUCK
USAF 1st Lt. Miranda Brasko explains how "BSG" captures the military spirit.
Garrett Reisman
THE ASTRONAUT
Garrett Reisman watched "BSG" in orbit, then appeared on the show.
John Arquilla
THE DEFENSE ANALYST
John Arquilla says "BSG" teaches all you need to know about strategy.
Michael Cahana
THE RABBI
"BSG" asks big questions about God and morality, says Michael Cahana.
John Antal
THE SOLDIER
Retired Col. John Antal sees lessons about humanity and morality in war.
Peter Denning
THE SCIENTIST
Peter Denning wonders if the human race is becoming the robot Cyclons.
Ed Barnhart
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Maya archaeologist Dr. Edwin Barnhart says 'BSG' appreciates anthropological themes.

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