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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 answer a question from Robert, who lives in Seattle, WA.  Robert asks, Last week we had another tragic school shooting in Minnesota.  This madness just continues as lawmakers only offer thoughts and prayers. It seems obvious that the country is more interested in...

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's question comes from Mark, who lives in Chicago, IL. Mark asks, A federal judge recently ruled that Trump and Hegseth violated federal law by using the US military to help carry out law enforcement activities in and around Los Angeles this summer. Yet the rulin...

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 question from Crystal, who lives in Rochester, MN. I serve as a medical services coordinator at a nonprofit clinic, where I work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. From this work, I’ve seen firsthand that while housing is not a cure-all...

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 Christopher, who lives in Little Rock, AK. Christopher asks, Trump signed an EO to prosecute flag burning. This has sparked constitutional backlash even from Fox News analysts. Does the panel see this as overreach or just more political theater?...

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 question from Michael, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael asks This past week, the leaders of China, India, and Russia met at an economic forum. They appear to be creating a powerful anti-American alliance. Are the Trump policies opening the door...

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 another question from a listener. From Shelby, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, Shelby asks, "Okay, let me first say that I voted for President Trump in 2024. Although after only a few short months, I am beginning to question that vote, I’m not sure...

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'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 protec...

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 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 eith...

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 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 ramification...

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 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 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 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 focu...

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 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...

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 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? Supp...

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 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 vulnerabiliti...

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 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 strateg...

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 discussed the idea floated by Israel that they should take over Gaza City. 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 informatio...

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 changes at the Bureau of Labor Standards and potential changes at the FED 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 f...

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 recent deployment of National Guard and FBI agents in the nation's capital. 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 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, we discuss the upcoming Trump/Putin Summit in Alaska. 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 wee...

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, Scott and I talk about the recent problems with the Mets and consider if the Mets should fire their manager.  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...

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  Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? How do domestic issues like political gridlock and social unrest affect foreign policy credibility? Is the U.S. still seen as a moral leader on human rights and democra...

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  Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? What does meaningful reform look like beyond slogans like “defund” or “reform”?  How do economic and racial disparities manifest in sentencing and policing? Can restorat...

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  Has Social Media Become the New Public Square—or a Digital Echo Chamber? Are platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Threads enhancing or eroding democratic discourse? How do algorithms shape political awareness and activism? Should tech co...

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  What Does 'Electability' Really Mean—and Who Gets to Define It? Is electability a coded term that reinforces systemic bias? How do race, gender, and class shape perceptions of political viability? Should voters challenge the narrative of 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 a listener asks  Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? Are politicians and media outlets actively fueling division for strategic gain? How does polarization affect civic engagement and trust in institutions? Can bipartisan efforts still succeed in today’...