Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden

The Nova Society

Science EN ↓ 648 episodes

We answer listener questions about the stories shaping today’s headlines and the social and political issues influencing our world. Our mission is to inform with clear, unbiased commentary grounded in critical thinking and analytical depth. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we explore current events and the challenges facing society, while still making space to enjoy the discussion along the way. We believe facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation pose some of the greatest risks to an informed and healthy civilization.

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Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden

Episodes

ICE in Action S4E112 0609.2025 09.06.2025 25:14

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 recent activity of ICE. 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 chann...

Canadian Pride at the Rogers Center S4E111 06.06.2025 06.06.2025 16:37

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 display of Canadian pride at the Rogers Center the home of the Blue Jays. 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...

Trump's Military Parade S4E110 06.05.2025 05.06.2025 13:05

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 Trump's planned military/birthday parade. 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...

Is the Trump Putin Bromance over? S4E109 06.04.2025 04.06.2025 26:06

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 askes if the Trump Putin Bromance is finally over. If it ever even existed. And when will his base finally catch on? 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-de...

A Trillion dollar budget and cuts to Medicaid S4E108 06.03.2025 03.06.2025 27:36

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 the proposed trillion dollar budget cuts and the impact to Medicaid. 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 mo...

Tariffs on iPhones S4E107 06.02.2025 02.06.2025 20:37

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 the possible tariffs being threatened to Apple and their popular iPhones. 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...

Issues with humanitarian aid in Gaza S4E106 05.30.2025 30.05.2025 33:06

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 ask about the chaos of humanitarian aid in Gaza 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...

White Collar Pardons S4E105 05.29.2025 29.05.2025 24:23

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 the recent Pardons of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. Both found guilty of fraud at the tune of 30 million dollars. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode le...

Is there fraud in Medicaid S4E104 05.28.2025 28.05.2025 19:35

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, if there is fraud in Medicaid liberals are so against the cuts being proposed. 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 tune...

Noem and Corpus S4E103 05.27.2025 27.05.2025 17:15

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 Kristi Noem statement about the meaning of Habeas Corpus 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...

Trade negotiations between Israel and the UK S4E102 23.05.2025 22:11

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 recent report that the UK and possibly the EU are suspending trade negotiations with Israel. 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. S...

Insider Trading? S4E101 05.22.2025 23.05.2025 24:02

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 potential insider trading by Trump's transportation secretary and Attorney General. 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...

The Last Hostage S4E100 05.21.2025 21.05.2025 30:34

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 release of the last live hostage of Hamas. What might this mean going forward? 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...

Changes to the Baseball Hall of Fame Rules S4E99 05.20.2025 20.05.2025 21:13

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 recent changes to the Baseball Hall of Fame eligibility rules. 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 abo...

Is there a trade deal with China? S4E98 05.19.2025 19.05.2025 21:20

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 asked if there really is a trade deal with China? 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...

The Pope, The Trump Effect and Journalists S4E96 05.15.2025 17.05.2025 22:39

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 asked if the election of Pope Leo the 14th is a result of the Trump Effect. We also examine the Pope's statement about Journalists. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengt...

Trump's New Ride S4E97 05.16.2025 17.05.2025 18:44

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 asked if Trump's new ride, his $400 million plane is legal? 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...

Is a President who doesn't know if he must follow the Constitution fit for office? S4E95 05.14.2025 14.05.2025 28:21

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 Trump not knowing if he must follow the US Constitution makes him unfit for office. 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...

Why are so many Americans susceptible to conspiracy theories? S4E94 05.13.2025 13.05.2025 19:21

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 from Germany asks why Americans seem so susceptible to conspiracy theories. 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 in...

Foreign Election and the Trump Effect S4E93 05.12.2025 12.05.2025 16:48

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 recent liberal victories in Australia and Canada are a product of a Trump Effect. 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...

Polls and Gender Identity S4E92 05.09.2025 09.05.2025 19:03

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 question about Trump's poll numbers and the issue of gender identity. 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 fo...

Reducing the military leadership S4E91 05.08.2025 08.05.2025 24:14

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 email asking about the recent plan to reduce the military flag officers by 20% 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 tune...

The Alternate Time of Congress S4E90 05.07.2025 07.05.2025 12:30

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 rule in the House that makes every day the same day. 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...

Revoking College Accreditation S4E89 05.06.2025 06.05.2025 23:22

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 Trumps plans to revoke accreditation for some universities and not-for-profit status. 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...

Arresting Judges S4E88 05.05.2025 05.05.2025 20:14

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 arresting of a Judge in Wisconsin. 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...