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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 Lester, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA Lester asks, "So, Trump is trying to regain some popularity by floating short-term promises to his base." His 50-year mortgage idea and telling people he wants to give everyone a $2000 check. Does the panel t...

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 email is from Jessica, who lives in Syracuse, NY. Jessica asks, so it comes as no surprise to me, but 8 Democrats caved in the Senate, and it looks like the government may reopen soon.  So, I was wondering if this turn of events is a surprise to the panel. Also,...

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 conclude our conversation with Dr. Stephen Dukat, discussing more on Trumpism, Tribalism, and the future of American politics.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more i...

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, Dr. Stephen Dukat, who is an author and psychologist. We will be discussing the psychology of Trumpism.   Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more i...

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, as the federal government reopens, we wanted to read an email received from a federal employee, who shared the impact of the shutdown on families with the world.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and e...

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 conclude our discussion about the 2025 elections.  What was the impact of the shutdown on the Blue Wave and where does the country go from here? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode l...

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 analyzing the 2025 election, and we turn to the ballot measures that we feel really mattered.  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...

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 discussion analyzing the 2025 elections and what they might mean going forward.  Today, we look at the New Jersey Governor and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes p...

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 will be discussing the elections held this past Tuesday.  We will start off with the NYC Mayoral election and the Virginia State elections. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode length...

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 conversation with our guest, Dr. John D. Gartner, noted Physiotherapist and author, notably involved with the Duty to Warn movement, that supports the conclusion that Donald Trump is not mentally fit for office.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  I...

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 Tamera, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and Tamera asks So the ceasefire seems to be going badly.  Israel is accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire and has said it will resume military strikes.  I know you talked about this a week or so ago, and...

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 Raymond, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and Raymond asks, So I know the shutdown is big news right now, and I was looking at some dates that might make Republicans a little nervous. This Tuesday, the Air Traffic Controllers will miss thei...

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 Lesleigh, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, and Lesleigh asks So Marjorie Taylor Greene is now complaining about the government shutdown, which is in its 3rd week.  So, I was wondering, is this a sign of something bigger? She normally follows alon...

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, on Halloween, we have a spooky question that should scare us all from James, who lives in St. Paul, Min, and James asks, So Trump sycophants and Trump himself are floating the idea that he could run for another term. I know the Constitution says only 2 terms, but is...

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 the news that Trump is planning on suing the DOJ for 230 million of your tax dollars.  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...

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 Tammy, who lives in Alexandria, VA, and Tammy asks, 'Well, that didn’t work out as Pete Hegseth planned.' All of the legitimate press corps have walked out of the Pentagon, refusing to sign the loyalty pledge. Even Fox couldn’t agre...

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 us...

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. ...

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 sin...

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 re...

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....

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 real...

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...

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 hou...

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...