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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

35:58

What is Fascism and are we moving toward it? S4E199...

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2025/10/09

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 answer an interesting question from Rebecca, who lives in Seattle, WA. Rebecca asks, all we hear on the news from the democratic side is that Trump is a fascist. I’ve heard a lot of people define the term fascist, but I’d like the panel's take on what fascism really is. What is going on in the US today that makes you think, if you even do, that we are...

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26:56

Bio Beds and Trump Rx S4E198 10.08.2025

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2025/10/08

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 discuss Trump's Truth about Bio Beds and Trump Rx. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Pa...

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28:11

The Government Shutdown S4E197 10.07.2025

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2025/10/07

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 panel talks about the government shutdown. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past epis...

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29:54

Trump's meeting with the military leaders of the US...

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2025/10/06

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 our question is from Stewart, who lives in Sioux City, Iowa, and Stuart writes I listened to the address President Trump and Secretary Hegseth gave to the military leadership the other day, and I couldn’t believe my ears. I am a 26-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and I’ve never heard a President address our leadership with such disregard. Trump ...

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28:06

Examining the Gaza Agreement S4E195 10.03.2025

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2025/10/03

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, our detailed question is from Ashleigh, who lives in Bangor, Maine. Ashleigh says, from what I understand of the proposed truce between Gaza and Israel, I’m not sure Hamas will be on board. Here is what I understand, and I’d like the panels to take. Immediate Ceasefire All military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardments, would be suspen...

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20:25

The Collapse of the NY Mets S4E194 10.02.2025

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2025/10/02

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 have some fun as our question comes from Angelo, who lives in the Bronx, NY, and Angelo writes, “Meet the Mets, beat the Mets, everybody come out and watch the Mets collapse.” As you might have noticed, I’m a Yankee fan. But I wanted to know from the panels 2 Met fans how you feel about the epic collapse. Who should be blamed? Who should go and who sho...

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21:18

Netanyahu at the UN S4E193 10.01.2025

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2025/10/01

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, our question is from Sean, who lives in Bethpage, NY. Sean asks, It looked like half the UN delegates walked out in protest of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the UN. What do you see as the consequences for Israel? Is this a sign that the rest of the world has abandoned the Israeli state? Many countries have come out recognizing the Palestinian state. Sho...

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29:36

Trump at the UN S4E191 09.30.2025

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2025/09/30

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, our question comes from Stephen, who lives in Detroit, MI. Stephen asks, Trump’s rambling speech at the UN was a national embarrassment. He basically called out every other country as a disaster. He did nothing but complain about open borders, teleprompters, and Biden. What do you all think will be the global fallout from this disastrous speech? And, Trump sai...

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11:07

Tylenol and Autism S4E191 09.29.2025

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2025/09/29

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, who lives in Birmingham. Laura writes, 'Finally, we have someone at the Department of Health looking out for our children.' I always knew Tylenol was dangerous, and SCIENCE has now shown it’s linked to autism. This is a positive from a conservative administration. Now, I’m sure y’all will complain about this, but why can’t you suppo...

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19:19

Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech S4E190 09.26.2025

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2025/09/28

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 John, who lives in Broad River, WY. John asks, 'You talked about political satire and the need for late-night comedians in our social discourse.' Well, how did that work out for Jimmy Kimmel? It’s about time we, the people, took the political discussion back from these talking heads on late-night shows, who only want to promote leftist ...

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38:29

A listeners rebuttal S4E189 09.25.2025

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2025/09/28

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 responding to one of our previous emails. It’s Shelby from Baltimore, and Shelby has some answers for Dr. Gerschwer. Shelby writes, first to answer your question, no, I am not wealthy and looking for a tax break, but I do support someone having a plan for the economy. Trump gave us that; Harris could not. Although I know no one on the Podcast supports t...

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17:07

Troops in Memphis S4E188 09.24.2025

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2025/09/24

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 discuss troops going to Memphis, Tennessee. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past epis...

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33:31

Political Discourse in the US S4E187 09.23.2025

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2025/09/23

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 discuss the dangerous political discourse in the US and the murder of Charlie Kirk.Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebo...

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29:52

The Fed lowers interest Rates S4E186 09.22.2025

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2025/09/22

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, Mark asks Scott about the impact of the Fed lowering Interest rates by 1/4 percent. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Fa...

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24:26

Israel's plans for Gaza City S4E185 09.19.2025

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2025/09/22

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 discuss the reports that Israel is planning military action in Gaza City. We then speculate about Trump's address to the UN next week. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us ...

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21:27

Attacking boats from South America S4E184 09.18.2025

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2025/09/22

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 discuss the recent news that the US has destroyed boats that are suspected of smuggling drugs. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to our RSS Feed Joi...

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29:34

Soft Secession S4E183 09.17.2025

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2025/09/17

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 Wyatt, who lives in Reno, NV. Wyatt asks, 'I’ve been hearing the term" Quiet Secession" recently.' What is it? Is it a thing? And does it sound like a plausible resistance to federal overreach? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the ...

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24:34

The 900,000 jobs revision S4E182 09.16.2025

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2025/09/16

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 comes from Kevin, who lives in Miami, FL. Kevin asks, So, the Department of Labor Statistics has revised past statistical job data." Last year, the revision was over 900,00,0, down from previous estimates. So, maybe Trump inherited a worse economy than many (Even you guys) thought. This clearly demonstrates that the claims about the numbers ...

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17:57

Hyundai Illegals S4E181 09.15.2025

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2025/09/15

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, our question is from Mike, who lives in Atlanta, GA. Mike asks, Last week, ICE raided a Hyundai plant here in Georgia and detained over 400 people for allegedly living and working in the US illegally. Most of those detained were South Koreans, working at a South Korean manufacturing plant. It’s being reported that the majority of these workers will...

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19:40

Russian Drones over Poland S4E180 09.12.2025

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2025/09/12

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, our question is from Nora, who lives in Anchorage, AK, and Nora asks It’s being reported that Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland on their way to Ukraine. It’s even being reported that Poland scrambled their air defenses and shot down a few of these drones. Could this be the pretense of NATO getting directly involved with the Russian/Ukrainian...

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