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

Is it fair to compare Trump to Hitler S4E87 05.02.2025 02.05.2025 17:59

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 address a poll taken by Michael Smerconish asking if it is fair to compare Trump to Hitler. 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...

Deportations and Language S4E86 05.01.2025 01.05.2025 29:22

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 talk about recent deportations, the direction we are headed in, and the use of language. 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...

Has there been a coverup in Gaza? S4E85 04.30.2025 30.04.2025 24:39

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 a listener asks if we think the news out of Gaza showing the killing of first responders is a coverup or just a mistake. 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 con...

Will the US walk away from Ukraine S4E84 04.29.2025 29.04.2025 21:30

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 a listener asks if the US is really ready to walk away from Ukraine in their struggle. 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...

Trump's problems with Powell and Harvard S4E83 04.28.2025 28.04.2025 21:45

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 issues with Fed Chair Powell and Harvard University. 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...

The Passing of the Pope S4E82 04.25.2025 25.04.2025 14:31

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 Italy asks our opinion about the passing of the Pope and if the new Pontiff will have a relevant role in our society. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more...

Replacing Pete Hegseth and new ways of disappearing S4E81 04.24.2025 24.04.2025 34:32

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 we think Pete Hegseth will be replaced and we talk about new methods of disappearing from society. 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 conversat...

Could the Trump economy be his greatest weakness? S4E80 04.23.2025 23.04.2025 32:47

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 explore if the tanking economy will be Trumps downfall. 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...

Where do we go from here? S4E79 04.22.2025 22.04.2025 29:43

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 Brooklynn asks, Where do we go from here? Will we see normality return in our lifetimes? 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...

Is the Trump hot Mic something we should be worried about? S4E78 04.21.2025 21.04.2025 29:10

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! Is the recent Trump hot mic something Americans should be concerned about? What is the meaning of "Home Grow"? 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 conversa...

Deportations and SCOTUS S4E77 04.18.2025 20.04.2025 24:01

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 deportations and the SCOTUS ruling. 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...

Can the cult be broken S4E76 04.17.2025 17.04.2025 21:45

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 what it would take to have Americans see that they are on the wrong path. 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...

Trump, Putin, and Tariffs S4E75 04.16.2025 16.04.2025 12:39

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 discuss the relationship between Trump and Putin and why there are no tariffs on Russia. 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...

Pausing Tariffs and fake people S4E74 04.15.2025 15.04.2025 20:12

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 pausing tariffs for 90 days and some of the made up people in his administration. 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...

The Aliens Enemies Act S4E73 04.14.2025 14.04.2025 33:23

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 we answer questions about the Aliens Enemies Act. Is it being applied correctly and are we moving toward making an industrialized police state? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengt...

Can the Congress stop the Trump Tariffs? S4E72 04.11.2025 11.04.2025 25:12

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 asking if the Congress can step in and stop the Trump Tariff war? 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...

The Rentier State, Third Terms, and Deportations S4E71 04.10.2025 10.04.2025 19:34

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 Rentier State, Trumps thoughts on a third term, and more deportations by the guys who can't shoot straight. 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 CDC Message change S4E70 04.09.2025 09.04.2025 17:27

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 a change in messaging strategy from the CDC. Could this be a major health issue for the US? 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...

Tariff the Penguins! S4E69 04.08.2025 08.04.2025 10:06

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 we discuss putting tariffs on Penguins. 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 cha...

The consequences of tariffs S4E68 04.07.2025 07.04.2025 26:28

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 consequences of tariffs. 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...

Talking Baseball S4E67 04.04.2025 07.04.2025 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 take a break for the depressing topics in politics and turn our attention to the start of the baseball season. 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 conversati...

The Yemen Attack S4E66 04.03.2025 03.04.2025 22:09

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 attack on Yemen 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...

Elise Stefanik and the UN S4E65 04.02.2025 02.04.2025 8:06

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 we discuss Elise Stefanik and her withdrawn nomination to the UN. 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 p...

Is Trump engaged being POTUS? S4E64 04.01.2025 01.04.2025 17:53

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 is disengaged as POTUS, being deliberately kept out of the loop, or just lying. 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 tu...

Will there be accountability for Signalgate? S4E63 03/31/2025 31.03.2025 30:11

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 potential of consequences for Signalgate. 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 w...