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The Nova Society

Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden

We answer listener questions about the stories shaping today’s headlines and the social and political issues influencing our world. Our mission is to inform with clear, unbiased commentary grounded in critical thinking and analytical depth. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we explore current events and the challenges facing society, while still making space to enjoy the discussion along the way. We believe facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation pose some of the greatest

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All Episodes

57:45

What's the Point with Eva Posner S5E44 04.15.2026

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2026/04/15

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today we had a lot of fun with our special guest Eva Posner. Eva is a sought-after podcast guest known for her insightful, direct, and often humorous takes on Democratic politics, campaigns, and ideology. She fearlessly pulls back the curtain on the political industrial complex, offering a candid perspective on its implications for the future of democracy. In 2...

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40:27

Iran Oil, War, and Credibility Part 2 S5E43 04.13.2026

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2026/04/13

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today we finish our conversation started on Friday. We try to make sense of the Iran war and Scott says the quiet part out loud. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channe...

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Iran Oil, War, and Credibility S5E42 04.10.2026

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2026/04/10

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we begin a conversation attempting to make sense of recent events for many of our listeners. Today, we’re stepping into a week so packed with developments that it feels like the news cycle is running on fast‑forward. The messages pouring into our inbox made one thing clear: people are trying to make sense of a lot at once. There’s the uproar surrou...

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74:18

Breaking the Chains of Party Politics with Metin...

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2026/04/09

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we welcome our guest, Metin Pekin, to the Nova Society. Metin introduces a compelling vision of politics without traditional political parties, one built on truly independent representatives whose only loyalty is to their constituents. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode leng...

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65:39

Iran, Oil, and Birthright Citizenship Part 2 S5E40...

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2026/04/06

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we conclude our conversation from last Friday as we discuss the Iran Conflict, Oil, innovation, the future of America's world influence, birthright citizenship, and Israel. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned fo...

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27:27

Iran, Oil, Birthright Citizenship and the mess we are...

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2026/04/03

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we have 2 questions that we will be splitting up into 2 episodes. Tonya from Statesville, North Carolina writes: OK, it seems American and world politics get crazier and crazier by the day. Snowflake Hegseth is threatening to arrest Colin Jost for picking on him on SNL. As gas prices go up, Trump's approval rating continues to nose-dive. Finally, S...

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57:18

The dangers of Technology and AI with Dr. Peter...

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2026/04/01

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Peter Solomon onto the Podcast. Dr. Peter Solomon is a scientist, educator, successful entrepreneur, and author. His current mission: to warn the next generation about the threats posed by unchecked science and technology. He is sounding an alarm about the potential tyranny of technology through his novels, 100 Years to Ex...

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68:04

The philosophical Angle with Chris Angle S5E37...

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2026/03/30

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we welcome Chris Angle to the Podcast. Chris is a University of Michigan, graduate who studied in Japan Missionary - Japanese Language & Culture When matriculating at the University of Michigan, Chris discovered a desire to write creatively. In his senior year, he discovered that he could meld the disciplines of human biological behavior with ...

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TSA, ICE in Airports, and Trump's Muller comments...

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2026/03/27

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today our question is from Troy from Pine Valley, California, who writes, ICE in airports? As if they weren’t bad enough out in the open! This just sounds like a disaster looking for a place to happen. I never thought I’d be defending the TSA, as they can be some real asshats, but here we are. So, I know DHS is still operating on limited funding as Republicans and De...

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39:02

What is really going on in Iran S5E35 03.25.2026

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2026/03/25

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today we field a question from Tina from Wildwood, New Jersey, writes: OK, I think I’m confused, and I’m not the only one. Please, if you have any insight, what is really the status of the War with Iran? Trump says we’ve won. Then we are making progress. The Strait of Hormuz is open, then maybe not so much. We are negotiating successfully. Then Iran has 5 days to agr...

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64:54

Ramon Perez The Digital Democracy Project S5E34...

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2026/03/23

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we welcome Ramon Perez to the podcast. Ramon is an expert on Artificial Intelligence, a former military officer, and Executive Director at the Digital Democracy Project (DDP). After years in both civic service and the tech sector, he’s made it his mission to bridge the gap between citizens and government. DDP, which he leads, now operates in seven states, empo...

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38:30

Trump asks the world for help S5E32 03.18.2026

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2026/03/20

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, our question is from Laura from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, who writes: The reporting regarding the US war in Iran is confusing. Trump says it’s already been won, Iran’s military capabilities are destroyed, and pretty much mission accomplished. Yet, Hegseth says it is just the beginning. We should note that Trump said that it could be the beginning or the end, ...

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40:21

Are Republicans crashing and what can Democrats do to...

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2026/03/20

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, our question comes from Jordan from Houston, Texas, who writes, I don’t know if this is wishful thinking or an actual collapse of the Trump hold is starting to happen. First MTG turned on Trump and resigned from Congress. The back and forth since then has been ugly, with Trump calling Green a traitor. Many other Republicans decided to retire, and the primaries...

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42:50

Will the Iranian War end soon? S5E31 03.16.2026

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2026/03/16

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, our question is from Richard from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who writes, So Trump says the war in Iran will end soon. I believe he is feeling the heat. This wasn’t as easy as he thought, go figure. Iran has selected the former ayatollah's son to be the new supreme leader. By all accounts, someone who is even worse than his father, if that is even possible...

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Is there a plan in Iran? S5E30 03.13.2026

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2026/03/13

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we hear from Stan from Roanoke, Virginia, who writes: I am a 27-year veteran of the US Navy, and for the first time in my life, I felt ashamed of my beloved branch of service. The war in Iran is becoming increasingly concerning as the days pass by. The cost of the war is estimated at around 1 billion dollars a day. Gas prices continue to increase. More s...

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63:09

Money an Fairness with Paul Musson S5E29 03.11.2026

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2026/03/12

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we welcome Paul Musson — a former investment manager turned author and economic communicator. Paul brings a rare blend of deep industry experience and down‑to‑earth language, empowering listeners to take control of their financial lives through clearer understanding. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per ...

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55:09

The War in Iran S5E28 03.09.2026

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2026/03/09

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we continue our conversation on the War in Iran. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests a...

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42:08

The Iran War S5E27 03.06.2026

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2026/03/06

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today we are discussing the Iran war. Why now? Are we prepared? Did Israel force our hand? And how are some Americans viewing this conflict? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly seco...

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Breaking the Red Wall with Adrianne Marsh of...

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2026/03/05

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we welcome our guest, Adrianne Marsh, the CO of Altum-Insight, a research group studying the electorate from a fascinating perspective. Her team helps candidates and organizations translate research into compelling narratives and effective operations. Adrianne has spent two decades helping Democrats win races from Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign to Claire M...

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Trump's SCOTUS Tariff loss and the SOTU S5E25 03.02.2026

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2026/03/02

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Today, we hear from Brandon from Boston, Massachusetts, who writes, The SCOTUS struck down the tariffs that Trump unilaterally imposed on many of our foreign trading partners. He held a press conference where he derided the Justices, even 2 that he appointed, who voted against him. Calling them un-American and an embarrassment to the country and their families....

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