Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The Nova Society
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The Nova Society
By Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann WeldenSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesGovernment
The Nova Society episodes
- A trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working? S4E148 07.30.2025
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, a listener asks about a reported trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working?
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...31 min - Is the Nova Society concerned about our future? S4E147 07.29.2025
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, a listener asks the panel if they are concerned about their safety and the future of the podcast.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...18 min - The humanitarian Crisis in Gaza S4E146 07.28.2025
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 answer a listener's question regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Scott and our guest, Jared, have differing views on the situation. Mark points out that to gain accountability, civil discourse is necessary.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...39 min - Is Trump planning on renaming everything? S4E145 07.25.2025
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!
A listener asks if Trump's recent attempts to force the Washington Commanders to become the Redskins again are a signal that he is planning on renaming everything. Why would he be doing this?
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...22 min - UNESCO and USAID S4E144 0724.2025
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 welcome our friend and colleague, Dr. Jared O. Bell, to the show as we answer a listener's question about President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from UNESCO.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...34 min - A Trump Supporter Responds S4E143 07.23.2025
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, a previous emailer to the show responds, telling us what he thinks we should be giving Trump credit for. Our answer might not be what he was looking for.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...29 min - A disaster in Texas while ICS and the National Guard are in LA S4E142 07.22.2025
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, a listener asks why people aren't outraged by ICS, the National Guard, and Marines patrolling LA while Texas is in the middle of a disaster?
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...21 min - Why are Democrats not gaining in popularity? S4E141 07/21/2025
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, a listener asks why, with Trump's popularity dropping, democrats are not gaining in the polls? What can the Dems do to change this trend?
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...29 min - New Global Economic Alliances and the Burden of Rural Red States S4E140 07.18.2025
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, a listener asks about new global economic alliances without the US, and Scott thinks Rural Red states are a financial burden to the rest of the country.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...28 min - The Epstein Files S4E139 07.17.2025
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, a listener asks if the non-release of the Epstein files will have an impact on Trump.
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.
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 QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova Society
Subscribe to our RSS Feed
Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Past episodes & read our blog Here.
JCIS
Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes
Spotify
...28 min
About The Nova Society
From the publisher's feed
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.