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

The Nova Society

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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

Should we be afraid ft. Thom Hartmann S3E135 11.01.2024 01.11.2024 55:13

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 talk with author Thom Hartmann about democracy, the election, and what signs we can see today that might predict the future of democracy in the US. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us w...

An American Civil War? S3E134 10.31.2024 31.10.2024 13:08

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 asking if it is possible the results of the 2024 election could cause an American civil war. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our...

A cautionary tale S3E133 10.30.2024 30.10.2024 15:16

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 a cautionary tale for those who follow Trump. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS mess...

Free and Fair Elections S3E132 10.29.2024 29.10.2024 16:40

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 the 2024 election will be free and fair. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SM...

Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania S3E131 10.28.2024 28.10.2024 24:06

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 finish our thoughts on the last 4 battleground states. Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebo...

Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia and Ted Cruz S3E130 10.25.2024 25.10.2024 16:18

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 for our opinions on the battle ground states. Today we look at North Carolina, Georgia, and Arizona. Plus we look at the Ted Cruz race. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us w...

The Enemy Within S3E129 10.24.2024 24.10.2024 11:58

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 what is meant by the Enemy within. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the...

Harris on Fox S3E128 10.23.2024 23.10.2024 17:10

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! Today we discuss VP Harris going on Fox The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podcast from th...

Does and Should Israel care about what the rest of the world thinks S3E127 10.22.2024 22.10.2024 18:37

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 answer a listener question, does and should Israel care about what the rest of the world thinks about how it's handling their regional conflict? Sorry to hear about your issues. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Ou...

The underbelly of democracy ft Ashok Panikkkar S3E126 10.21.2024 21.10.2024 34:24

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! The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our Buzzsprout pa...

Is the Harris message strategy working S3E125 10.18.2024 18.10.2024 25:39

The METS are still in S3E124 10.17.2024 17.10.2024 16:57

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, Brooklynn and Mark talk more baseball The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podc...

Curtis Yarvin S3E123 10.16.2024 16.10.2024 14:51

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 Curtis Yarvin The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podcast from the “mes...

Can the Government control the weather? S3E122 10.15.2024 15.10.2024 15:26

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! Can the government control the weather? The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podcast from th...

Storm Politics S3E121 10.14.2025 14.10.2024 28:16

An Israel update S3E120 10.11.2024 11.10.2024 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 answer a listeners question about the escalation of the Israel conflict The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a...

Listener questions about the NY Mets S3E119 10.10.2024 10.10.2024 11:23

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 take a break for Scott and Mark to answer listener questions about their favorite baseball team the NY Mets. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our...

Which voting block with have the most influence in this years election S3E118 10.09.2024 09.10.2024 16:08

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 which voting block does the panel see having the most influence on the 2024 election. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook...

Mark Robinson in North Carolina S3E117 10.08.2024 08.10.2024 11:05

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 the panel is asked about Mark Robinson running for North Carolina Governor. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a...

Possible election issues S3E116 10.07.2024 07.10.2024 27:51

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 a listener who is concerned about a possible constitutional crisis caused by the election. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Joi...

Explaining the economy S3E115 10.04.2024 06.10.2024 23:52

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! We are back following hurricane Helene! Today a listener asks how can the economy be explained to the average American The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Ou...

Springfield Ohio S3E114 09.27.2024 27.09.2024 19:22

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 address the false claim of immigrants eating pets in Springfield Ohio. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a d...

Another possible government shutdown S3E113 09.26.2024 26.09.2024 14:52

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 about the potential government shutdown should the House not pass a spending bill The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook...

Interest Rates and the FED S3E112 09.25.2024 25.09.2024 16:05

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 talk about the impact of the FED lowering interest rates The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS mess...

Pagers in Lebanon S3E110 09.23.2024 24.09.2024 18:37

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 talk about pagers blowing up in Lebanon. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your Questions and Comments Join Our Facebook Page You can also send a direct SMS message to the podca...