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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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All Episodes

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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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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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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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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33:53

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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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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79:00

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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Should DHS be defunded? S5E24 02.27.2026

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2026/02/27

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 have a question from Frank from Virginia, who writes I’ve heard both Mark and Scott say that the Department of Homeland Security shouldn’t exist, and I’ve also heard the broader call from others to 'defund DHS.” That phrase in particular is where I struggle. DHS is often treated as synonymous with ICE or CBP, but those are just two components of a much ...

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Zolal Habibi Action Center for Iran Freedom S5E23...

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2026/02/26

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 have a special guest Zolal Habibi, who will be talking to us about a movement within Iran seeking to overthrow the current regime and create a secular democratic 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 ...

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Rubio at the Security Conference and should AOC run...

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2026/02/23

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 Tina from Hamburg, Germany, who writes, Your Secretary of State Marco Rubio was here in Munich at the Security Conference. As was AOC and Hillary Clinton. Among others. Clinton was basically bashing the Trump/Epstein files debacle, where AOC seemingly is positioning herself for a potential presidential run in 2028. First, to AOC, do you thi...

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The SAVE Act S5E21 02.20.2026

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2026/02/20

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 Felicity from Bridgeport, Connecticut, who writes, The House has passed the SAVE Act. It is currently in the Senate, and its fate remains uncertain. I’ve heard a bunch of interpretations of what this act will do and how it will impact voting. The right says it will protect voting integrity, whereas the left says it will restrict voting. Pl...

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48:04

Pam Bondi v the Congress and an ICE encounter close...

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2026/02/18

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! So today we hear from Michelle from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who writes: What a disaster! Our Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in front of the Senate and House Judicial Committees, and she came across as a complete moron. She touted the stock market while ignoring the Epstein survivors sitting right behind her. She yelled at committee members who asked specific quest...

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46:11

ICE backing down in Minnesota and combating the...

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2026/02/16

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, we have two questions again. First, Myron from Boston, Massachusetts, writes that ICE seems to have backed down in Minneapolis. Yet it is being reported that there are over 18,000 cases currently in the court system challenging immigrant detention. There are over 3000 cases in Texas alone. (I got these numbers from ProPublica. There is a new push for local law...

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35:07

Bad Bunny and should English be the National...

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2026/02/13

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 have two questions. First, from Tina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who writes, "I’m sure someone on the panel watched the Super Bowl." The game was a disappointment, but the half-time show was outstanding. Bad Bunny, it’s being reported, had the biggest audience in Super Bowl history. And, as expected, the far right is crying about the program being in Spanis...

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A look at the Middle East S5E17 02.11.2026

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2026/02/12

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 comes from Terry from Chattanooga, Tennessee writes: So, Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump sometime within the next few days. Reporting has them discussing Iran and the future of the West Bank. Israel is increasing its hold on the West Bank territory while Iran seems firm in its stance on nuclear enrichment. So, I’d like to hear your th...

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The Epstein Files and a new Grift S5E16 02.09.2026

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2026/02/09

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 have two questions from listeners. First, Carl from Palm Beach, Florida writes, OK, this seems even crazier for Trump, he’s suing the IRS for 10 billion dollars because some contractor released his tax returns. He seems to think he can sue anyone. The IRS, the BBC, and now even Harvard. None of these lawsuits is on behalf of the American people but for...

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