The Nova Society

By 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

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September 02, 2025 Iran’s Political Prisoners: Countdown to Execution S4E172 09.02.2025
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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?
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September 01, 2025 The Enemies List S4 E171 09.01.2025
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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 next?
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August 29, 2025 Mail in Ballots and Machine Politics: Trump's Executive Order Gambit S4E170 08.29.2025
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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?
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August 28, 2025 Starvation as Strategy: Amnesty’s Accusation Against Israel S4E169 08.28.2025
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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?
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August 27, 2025 the Smithsonian Controversy: Who gets to decide what history gets told? S4E168 08.27.2025
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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 cultural memory? Should politics play any role in public education? Does the panel think anyone really cares about this non-issue?
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August 26, 2025 The Redistricting Wars S4E167 08.26.2025
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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 future of electoral integrity?
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August 25, 2025 the Politics of Late Night Comedy S4E166 08.25.2025
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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?
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August 25, 2025 Air Canada Strike: Labor Rights in Turbulent Skies and Real ID's S4E165 08.22.2025
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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?
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August 22, 2025 Is the Trump–Putin–Zelensky Triangle Diplomacy or Drama? S4E164 08.21.2025
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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?
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August 20, 2025 Should Israel take over Gaza? S4E163 08.20.2025
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Today, we discussed the idea floated by Israel that they should take over Gaza City.
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The podcast currently has 483 episodes available.