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The Nova Society

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

Answering listener questions about items in the news and the social/political issues facing today"s society. Our goal it to inform your world with unbiased commentary from a critical and analytical perspective. We provide in-depth conversations about current events and the issues that confront our society and have a little fun in the process. We firmly believe that facts do matter and that the greatest threat to civilization is misinformation and disinformation.

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22:51

Is there a Republican Strategy for the Shutdown?...

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2025/10/28

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 is from Ollie, who lives in Memphis, TN, and Ollie asks Well, here we are, over 3 weeks into the government shutdown, with no end in sight. I’ve tried to look at this from the Republican side. I know the panel always promotes that political action is usually motivated by a positive calculation, but I admit I can’t see how this benefits the Re...

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28:11

The No Kings Rally S4E211 10.27.2025

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2025/10/27

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 Joshua, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Joshua asks, The No Kings rallies across the nation were widely attended. We saw peaceful protests only disrupted by violent MAGA cultists. Trump downplayed the event, saying it wasn’t widely attended. I guess 7 million isn’t a big crowd. These rallies happened in all 50 states, even in the r...

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36:37

How is the Gaza Cease Fire Going? S4E210 10.24.2025

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2025/10/24

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 our question is from Randall, who lives in Butte, Montana, and Randall asks Well, that didn’t take long. The peace plan in the Middle East seems to be unraveling. Israel is accusing Hamas of not meeting the agreement and has resumed bombings. Trump has said that since Hamas has not honored the deal, Israel can do what it wants. I know the panel has expres...

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31:12

Continuing to sink boats in international waters. Is...

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/23

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, our question is from Illy, who lives in Monks Corners, SC, and Illy asks, The US continues to attack small boats in the Caribbean. So far no proof that these little boats are actually carrying drugs. The Admiral in charge of the forces conducting the attacks has resigned, and although we don’t know the exact reason for his stepping away, we can speculate...

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30:52

SCOTUS, Louisiana, and the Voting Rights Act S4E208...

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/23

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 our question is from Spencer, who lives in Reno, NV, and Spencer asks Sometime next week, the SCOTUS will be hearing a case from Louisiana that is challenging the Voting Rights Act of (I think) 1963. In the past, the SCOTUS has pretty much weakened the Act over time. In a 1980 decision, the Supreme Court effectively concluded that only intentional discriminatio...

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30:19

The release of the Israeli hostages. What's next?...

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/23

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, our question is from Travis, who lives in Greensboro, NC, and Travis asks The peace deal seems to be moving forward. Hostages and prisoners are being traded. Yet, for all I can see in the news, there still seems to be some issues moving past this stage. I can’t really see the plan moving forward. So I’m asking if the panel sees something I don’t? International...

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35:42

Protesting ICE S4E206 10.20.2025

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/20

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 Braden, who lives in Tallahassee, FL, and Braden asks, Protests against ICE agents are in full swing in Portland and Chicago. In Chicago, ICE agents and Kristi Noem have been denied access to bathrooms and restaurants. In Portland, people dress up in Frog costumes and taunt ICE. There is a current hold on sending the National Guard to thes...

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19:13

The Death Penalty S4E205 10.17.2025

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2025/10/18

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, a listener asks the panel a philosophical question. Our question is from Tonya, who lives in Austin, Texas, and Tonya asks, Just this week, there are 4 executions scheduled in the US. This will make this the busiest month for executions since 2011. I’d like to know the panel’s take on capital punishment and whether the death penalty should be outlawed.&n...

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25:40

Week 3 of the Government Shutdown S4E204 10.16.2025

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/18

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 Timothy, who lives in Green Bay, WI, and Timothy asks, AS we enter the third week of the government shutdown, both sides are blaming the other for the impasse. Many outlets, including yours, place the blame on Republicans since they hold both houses of Congress and the presidency. Yet, the math says that Republicans do need some Democratic ...

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19:17

Is Portland Burning? S4E203 10.15.2025

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2025/10/15

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 comes from Chizoba, who lives in Puna, Hawaii. Chizoba asks, Judges are stopping deployments into American cities like Chicago and Portland, but the Trump administration is counter-suing? I listen to your show almost every day, and I know you’ve talked about Posse Comitatus and that it is illegal to deploy troops in the US proper. So I have a few ...

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25:35

The Gaza Peace Plan S4E202 10.14.2025

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2025/10/14

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 Travis, who lives in Greensboro, NC. Travis asks, Yesterday, 10/7/2025, was the anniversary of the attack on Israel 2 years ago. Trump has presented a peace plan that seems to be working as the Israelis and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. So, on the back of Trump’s success, do you think the war might be ending? Do you see any po...

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16:56

Why is travel to the US down? S4E201 10.13.2025

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2025/10/13

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, our question is from Deidra, who lives in Miami, FL. Deidra asks, the government shutdown is having a serious impact on air travel here in the US. I know agencies like the Post Office and IRS are still up and running, but Air Traffic controllers seem to be in short supply. I know that travel numbers from foreign countries are down this year, but I’ve noticed t...

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17:35

What is ICE and Should a Foreigner feel safe visiting...

The Nova Society ·

2025/10/10

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 have a question from Elena, who lives in Brandenburg, Germany. Elena asks, I’ve always wanted to travel to the United States, but the recent events in your major cities and reports of the detention of foreigners, even those just visiting, concern me. I know this might sound like a dumb question, but here in Europe, we are a little confused by all the conflic...

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35:58

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

The Nova Society ·

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

The Nova Society ·

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

The Nova Society ·

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

The Nova Society ·

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

The Nova Society ·

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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