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By Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann WeldenSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesGovernment
The Nova Society episodes
- the Smithsonian Controversy: Who gets to decide what history gets told? S4E168 08.27.2025
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 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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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...20 min - 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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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...16 min - 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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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...18 min - 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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In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
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...22 min - 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?
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...28 min - 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.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...36 min - The Bureau of Labor Standards and the FED S4E162 08.19.2025
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Today, we are discussing the changes at the Bureau of Labor Standards and potential changes at the FED
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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...16 min - The takeover of DC S4E161 08.18.2025
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Today we are discussing the recent deployment of National Guard and FBI agents in the nation's capital.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...28 min - The Trump/Putin Summit S4E160 08.15.2025
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Today, we discuss the upcoming Trump/Putin Summit in Alaska.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...25 min - Should the Mets fire their manager? S4E159 08.14.2025
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Today, Scott and I talk about the recent problems with the Mets and consider if the Mets should fire their manager.
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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 about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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About The Nova Society
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We address listener questions about the headlines shaping today’s world and the social and political forces behind them. Our mission is to offer clear, unbiased commentary rooted in critical…
thinking and analytical rigor. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we examine current events and the challenges facing society, while still keeping space for engaging, enjoyable dialogue. We hold that facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation remain among the most serious threats to an informed and healthy civic culture.