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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

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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25:04

Qatar airstrike, an end to potential peace? S4E179...

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2025/09/11

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 Peter, who lives in Norman, OK, and Peter asks Well, that didn’t take long. Israel conducted an air strike on the capital of Qatar to eliminate the Hamas leadership, and the world is losing its mind. Even Trumpy Trump is complaining. Reports are that the air strike failed to accomplish its goal. So my question is, since Qatar is a major pla...

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16:54

Death in Our Schools S4E178 09.10.2025

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2025/09/10

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 answer a question from Robert, who lives in Seattle, WA. Robert asks, Last week we had another tragic school shooting in Minnesota. This madness just continues as lawmakers only offer thoughts and prayers. It seems obvious that the country is more interested in protecting guns than children. I guess my question to the panel is, is there anything...

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18:46

Trump, Hegseth and the illegal use of troops S4E177...

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2025/09/09

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's question comes from Mark, who lives in Chicago, IL. Mark asks, A federal judge recently ruled that Trump and Hegseth violated federal law by using the US military to help carry out law enforcement activities in and around Los Angeles this summer. Yet the ruling only applies to California. Is this a good sign that Trump’s intentions to send troops to Chicago c...

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30:55

Dealing with the homeless crisis equitably S4E176...

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2025/09/08

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 answer a question from Crystal, who lives in Rochester, MN. I serve as a medical services coordinator at a nonprofit clinic, where I work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. From this work, I’ve seen firsthand that while housing is not a cure-all for every challenge people face, it provides the essential foundation for stability, health, em...

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12:35

Speech on Fire: Patriotism, Protest, and Presidential...

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2025/09/07

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 question is from Christopher, who lives in Little Rock, AK. Christopher asks, Trump signed an EO to prosecute flag burning. This has sparked constitutional backlash even from Fox News analysts. Does the panel see this as overreach or just more political theater? Would a law banning flag burning stand judicial review? Support the show The Nova Society Podca...

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32:42

China, Russia, and India: The new world order? S4E174...

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2025/09/07

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, we answer a question from Michael, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael asks This past week, the leaders of China, India, and Russia met at an economic forum. They appear to be creating a powerful anti-American alliance. Are the Trump policies opening the door for our enemies to form these alliances? Could the US stand up to such a powerful economic and ...

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31:40

Trump's city take over plans S4E173 09.03.2025

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2025/09/03

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 answer another question from a listener. From Shelby, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, Shelby asks, "Okay, let me first say that I voted for President Trump in 2024. Although after only a few short months, I am beginning to question that vote, I’m not sure Kamala Harris would have been any better." But I admit I’m beginning to get scared. Trump sent troops...

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11:21

Iran’s Political Prisoners: Countdown to Execution...

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2025/09/02

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's question is from Krystal, who lives in Quebec, Canada, and Krystal asks, Iran seems to be stepping up their political prisoner executions, and the rest of the world has gone silent. What do you guys see as the international community’s accountability in protecting human rights? Should the rest of the world intervene? Support the show The Nova Soci...

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22:09

The Enemies List S4 E171 09.01.2025

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2025/09/01

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 heard from Marcee, who lives in Pueblo, CO, and Marcee asks, former National Security Advisor Bolton’s home was raided by the FBI. Now, Trump is threatening to investigate Chris Christie. Now I’m not a fan of either, and I don’t think anyone on the podcast is either, but is this just Karma, or should we all begin to worry? Who do you all think might be...

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19:03

Mail in Ballots and Machine Politics: Trump's...

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2025/08/29

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 Ron, who lives in Richmond, VA. Ron asks, "Trump is pushing to ban mail-in voting and machines." Is this a policy move or a political signal? Could free and fair elections be held without these two elements? What might the ramifications be if he gets his way? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Bu...

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29:42

Starvation as Strategy: Amnesty’s Accusation Against...

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2025/08/28

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 continue answering great questions from our listeners. It's from Rory, who lives in Houston, Texas, and Rory asks Amnesty International is claiming that Israel is using starvation as a weapon in Gaza. Does the panel think this is a legitimate claim or just left-wing hype? If this is happening, what are the legal and ethical implications? Support the show Th...

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19:31

the Smithsonian Controversy: Who gets to decide what...

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2025/08/27

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, we again answer a listener's email. From Richard, who lives in Watertown, NY and Richard asks, Trump is escalating his attacks on the Smithsonian Institute museums, saying there is too much focus on slavery and “how bad slavery was”. Why are Republicans so focused on those who tell the truth? Is this an attempt at historical narrative control? Wiping our...

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15:54

The Redistricting Wars S4E167 08.26.2025

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2025/08/26

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 another listener's email. From Torri, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, Torri asks, Demonstrations have erupted over Trump’s redistricting push. Texas Republicans are pushing mid-cycle redistricting while California Democrats are countering with their own map. Do you think gerrymandering should be outlawed? What might this mean for the fut...

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17:16

the Politics of Late Night Comedy S4E166 08.25.2025

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2025/08/25

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 again answer a listener's email. From Samuel, who lives in Roanoke, VA, Samuel asks, recently Jay Leno criticized politicized comedy, and John Oliver fired back. What should satire’s role be in democracy, audience polarization, and media responsibility? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Pa...

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21:18

Air Canada Strike: Labor Rights in Turbulent Skies...

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2025/08/25

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 answer an email from Canada, from Mandy, who lives in Toronto, Canada, and Mandy asks, Over 10,000 flight attendants went on strike, grounding hundreds of flights. What does this strike reveal about working conditions, union power, and global travel vulnerabilities? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Ho...

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26:49

Is the Trump–Putin–Zelensky Triangle Diplomacy or...

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2025/08/22

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 answer a listener's email from Tom, who lives in Vancouver, BC, and Tom asks, President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky and hinted at a potential peace deal with Russia, while Putin remains resistant. Is this a genuine peace initiative or a strategic performance? What do you all think? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every...

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34:59

Should Israel take over Gaza? S4E163 08.20.2025

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2025/08/20

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, we discussed the idea floated by Israel that they should take over Gaza City. 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 ...

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15:16

The Bureau of Labor Standards and the FED S4E162...

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2025/08/19

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 changes at the Bureau of Labor Standards and potential changes at the FED 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 ...

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