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

Antisemitism on college campus and the failure of administrative action S2E92 12.06.2023 06.12.2023 33:15

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 Scott and I begin our discussion about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and the lack of administration leadership The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on...

Some predictions and the value of debates S2E91 12.04.2023 04.12.2023 16:44

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 Scott and I conclude our conversation with some predictions and a dissuasion around the value of debates. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Po...

Developments in the Israeli Hamas conflict S2E90 12.01.2023 01.12.2023 33:41

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! Today Scott and I continue our conversation turning to the developments in the Israeli Hamas conflict. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcast pl...

The Law. Are there 2 tiers of justice? S2E89 11.29.2023 01.12.2023 20:56

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 Scott and I continue our conversation turning to the Law and asking if there are 2 tiers of justice. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcas...

The recent economic news, Nikki's new endorsement, and a comma S2E88 10.27.2023 01.12.2023 27:01

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 Scott and I talk about the recent great economic news, Nikki Haley's new endorsement, and the importance of a comma. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on th...

Are we headed toward dystopia and what we are thankful for this thanksgiving season S2E87 11.22.2023 24.11.2023 29:19

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 conclude our conversation as we discuss the potential of the US moving toward a dystopian society and finally what we have to be thankful for this thanksgiving season. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page...

Canada, the cease fire and hostage negotiations, antisemitism in the US and colonialism myths S2E86 11.20.2023 24.11.2023 31:29

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 Israeli Hamas hostage negotiations, the potential cease fire, the rise of US antisemitism, and some myths and misconceptions. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/...

A mystery memo and why we need adults in the room S2E85 11.17.2023 23.11.2023 43:10

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 Scott brings up a mystery memo that could have changed everything and why it's important that we have adults in the room. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/480159430175199 Pl...

Trump, Univision, the strange diversity of MAGA and how experience and systems matter S2E84 11.15.2023 23.11.2023 34:26

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! Today Scott and I talk how Univision might be coming to bail out Trumps Truth Social and the strange diversity of MAGA We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/480159430175199 Platforms Where y...

Is the Country Worse off With MAGA Mike Johnson? S2E83 11.13.2023 23.11.2023 32:37

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 Brooklynn and I discuss Mike Johnson and if the country is worse off with him at the helm of the House of Representatives We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/480159430175199 Platform...

The 2023 Elections, some not so bright spots and what the impact might be on the 2024 Presidential election S2E82 11.10.2023 10.11.2023 34:09

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 Scott and I conclude our conversation of the 2023 election results. We look at some not so bright spots and how this might potentially impact the 2024 Presidential election. Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.c...

Bright spots from the 2023 election results and the impact on the abortion debate S2E81 11.08.2023 09.11.2023 27:44

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 Scott and I talk about the recent 2023 election results and some bright spots we found. Also, what do these results say about the national abortion debate in the US? Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/194093...

The New Speaker, violence here at home, and the Israeli war S2E80 11.02.2023 04.11.2023 30:18

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 Brooklynn and I talk about the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the recent valiance here at home, and the escalating Israeli war. Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1940936.rss Apple Podcasts/ I-Tune...

More on the war on Israel and how self interest played a roll in the creation of the Jewish state S2E78 10.31.2023 04.11.2023 26:30

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 Scott and I continue our look at the war in Israel and how self interests played a roll in the creation of the Jewish State. Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1940936.rss Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes https://p...

Mike Johnson's past and the hypocrisy of Republicans S2E79 11.01.2023 04.11.2023 27:59

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 Scott and I talk about the New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's past and the hypocrisy of the Republican Party Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1940936.rss Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes https://podcast...

The Plausibility Factors of the Israeli attack and social violence S2E77 10.30.2023 04.11.2023 32:54

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 Scott and I talk about the plausibility of the Israeli's missing the attack last month and the rising violence in the US Listen to us on your favorite platforms. Our RSS feed information https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1940936.rss Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes https...

A Nova Society Short Examining a new poll of Palestinians regarding their government S2E76 10.26.2023 26.10.2023 11:18

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 we have a Nova Society Short as Scott examines a new poll that asked the Palestinians about their confidence in their own government. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a...

AI in Higher Education Part 2 S2E75 10.26.2023 26.10.2023 25:42

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 I finish the conversation with Dr. Priscilla Hobbs as we talk about AI in higher education especially at the doctoral level and where all this might lead. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are intere...

AI in Higher Education Part 1 S2E74 10.25.2023 26.10.2023 22:44

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 I talk with Dr. Priscilla Hobbs about AI and its future and potential impact on higher Education. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcast pl...

People who might go to jail and some predictions S2E73 10.24.2023 25.10.2023 28:55

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 finish our conversation from last Wednesday with some thoughts on who might be going to jail in the future and some predictions. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discus...

Political Literacy in the US and the Trump Effect S2E72 10.23.2023 25.10.2023 22:10

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 Scott and I continue the conversation about the lack of political literacy in the US and what we call the Trump effect. The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the N...

Biden in Israel, the House and America's information gaps S2E71 10.20.2023 20.10.2023 42:58

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 Scott and I discuss the recent trip by President Biden to Israel and our takes on his visit. We also touch on the race to find a new Speaker of the House of Representatives and the gaps in information literacy in the US The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Stream...

Theories and the limited understanding of the Israel conflict in the US S2E70 10.19.2023 19.10.2023 15:24

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! Today Scott and I finish our week long conversation examining the Israel conflict in Gaza The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcast please contact u...

Israel Where might this all lead S2E69 10.18.2023 18.10.2023 21:09

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 Scott and I continue our week long conversation examining the current conflict in Gaza The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcast please contac...

Israel The Palestinian leadership and some biblical history S2E68 10.17.2023 17.10.2023 20:47

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 Scott continue our week long conversation examining the current conflict between Israel and Gaza The NOVA Society Podcast Season 2 is now Streaming! If you have questions for our panel, comments, or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society Podcast p...