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

The recent attempt on Trump's life S3E111 09.24.2024 24.09.2024 15:47

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 will talk about the recent attempt on former President Trump's life. 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 conversation with Frank Schaeffer Part 2 S3E109 09.20.2024 20.09.2024 27:23

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! The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! The Nova Society encourages our listeners to check out more from Frank Schaeffer Frank Schaeffer YouTube Frank Schaeffer SubStack Frank Schaeffer In Conversation Podcast Crazy for God by Frank Schaeffer The Nova Society...

Our take on the Harris Trump Debate Part 3 S3E108 09.19.2024 19.09.2024 13:53

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! 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...

Our Take on the Harris Trump Debate Part 2 S3E107 09.18.2024 18.09.2024 17:08

Our take on the Harris Trump debate S3E106 09.17.2024 17.09.2024 14:52

A Conversation with Frank Schaeffer P1 S3E105 09.16.2024 16.09.2024 35:34

Political ideologies of the world S3E104 09.13.2024 13.09.2024 25:36

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 our panel answers a question asking about the impact of the different political ideologies around the world. 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 F...

An environment statement from Iceland S3E103 09.12.2024 12.09.2024 11:31

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 our panel discusses a recent statement by Iceland about the environment. 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 di...

What are the important issues in the US for this election cycle S3E102 09.11.2024 11.09.2024 18:42

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 panel answer a question asking what we think are the important issues in the American 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 Pa...

Hamas and the killing of hostages S3E101 09.10.2024 10.09.2024 14:59

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 our panel discusses the recent murders of the hostages by Hamas. 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...

Polls and what they might mean S3E100 09.09.2024 09.09.2024 26:42

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 panel discusses polling data and what it might mean for 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 Page You can also sen...

Project 2025, Mass deportations and the impact on the US S3E99 09.06.2024 06.09.2024 22:00

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 panel discusses the potential impact of mass deportations on the US 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 dir...

Ukraine's attacks in Russia S3E98 09.05.2024 05.09.2024 13:54

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 panel answers a listener questions about the recent Ukraine incursion into Russian territory. 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...

Should freedom of speech be absolute S3E97 09.04.2024 04.09.2024 13:48

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 our panel answers a question from Germany, should freedom of speech be regulated? 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...

The drivers of Trumpism S3E96 09.03.2024 03.09.2024 15:05

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! In today's short we discuss the drivers of conspiracy theories and Trumpism. 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...

META information being censored S3E95 09.02.2024 02.09.2024 24:56

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 news of COVID information being censored by the Government from the META platform 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 Faceboo...

More on the middle east S3E94 08.30.2024 30.08.2024 29:47

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! In our regular Friday episode we continue our conversation from yesterday. What's happening in the middle east and what might it mean for the US The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us with your...

What might the US role be in a middle east full conflict S3E93 08.29.2024 29.08.2024 11:30

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! In today's short episode we discuss what might be the US's role in a full middle east 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 Pa...

Can the Democrat's continue the momentum S3E92 08.28.2024 28.08.2024 11:13

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! In today's short episode we discuss if Democrats can continue their momentum through 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 Join Our Facebook Page...

The Medal of Honor v the Medal of Freedom S3E91 08.27.2024 27.08.2024 12:41

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! In todays short episode we discuss the recent remarks by candidate Trump regarding the status of these two high awards. 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 O...

The Candidate's economic plans S3E90 08.26.2024 26.08.2024 25:33

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 present a regular episode where we discuss the potential impact of each candidates economic vision for the future. 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 J...

The Lincoln Project, Surprise Coalitions, and some Predictions S3E89 08.16.2024 16.08.2024 17:46

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 Lincoln Project, some surprise coalitions, and Scott and I make some election predictions. 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 Fa...

The October Surprise and the Hostage Exchange with Russia S3E88 08.14.2024. 14.08.2024 30:07

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 panel discusses what might be an October Surprise this November and the recent prisoner exchange with Russia. 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 O...

Debates and Reimagining the Republican Party S3E87 08.12.2024 12.08.2024 24:43

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 we talk about potential debates in the last 3 months of the presidential race and how the Republican Party could reengineer itself after a Trump defeat. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 3 is now Streaming! Support the Nova Society Our new Home Landing Page Email us...

Tim Walz S3E86 08.09.2024 11.08.2024 22:36

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 we discuss the selection of Tim Walz as the Democratic Nominee for Vice President 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...