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

Season 1 Episode 23 Food Insecurity and the Environmental Crisis 16.08.2022 34:18

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 discuss the issue of food insecurity, overpopulation, and the environmental crisis facing the world. Is the Earth, our only home, on the brink of inhabitability? What can be done about the current crisis of food and water insecurity and the potential of a catacly...

Season 1 Episode 22 The J6 Committee 08.08.2022 32:15

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! Mark and Brooklynn discuss the J6 Committee, American politics going forward and what this all means for the future of democracy. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! If you have questions for our panel or are interested in discussing a topic on the Nova Society please...

Season 1 Episode 21 The Blowback Theory 02.08.2022 42:51

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! What is the Blowback Theory? What does it mean for social information literacy? And what does this theory mean to the American political scene today? Join us as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of the Nova Society. The NOVA Society Podcast...

Season 1 Episode 20 Can a President or Former President be Prosecuted? 25.07.2022 29:09

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! This week in the wake of the January 6th commission, Brooklynn and Mark discuss if a sitting President or former President can actually be prosecuted for crimes. Is there a different standard for the application of the law? What does this mean for the US going forward? Jo...

Season 1 Episode 19 Conflict Treaty 18.07.2022 36:40

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! Brooklynn discusses the concept of conflict treaty theory and its relationship to the war in Ukraine. What is Conflict Treaty and how could it play a role in the end of the Russian Ukrainian War? The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! If you have questions for our panel...

Season 1 Episode 18 The Things That Keep me up at night... Part 2 11.07.2022 38:45

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! Mark and Scott continue their conversation about the troubling state of American politics and a divided society. Can a former President be prosecuted? What could bring our society together? Join us as we examine these topics and more. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming...

Season 1 Episode 17 Biophilia and Astrophilia beyond Earths boarders 04.07.2022 36:01

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! This week Brooklynn discusses the study of Astrophilia and Biophilia with Dr. Mary Ann Marky. What is Astropilia and what does it mean for human space exploration in the future? Those wishing to contact Dr. Marky with questions can reach her at: drmaryannmarkey@gmail.com a...

Season 1 Episode 16 Things that keep me up at night. Part 1 27.06.2022 38:30

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! The first half of a very interesting conversation with Dr. Scott Gerschwer about the January 6th commission and other topics that might shape the future of the American political landscape. We also want to thank our subscribers, this week we reach 25,000, thank you all. ...

Season 1 Episode 15 Great Replacement Theory in the US 20.06.2022 36:21

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! This Week Brooklynn talks about Great Replacement Theory and the impact of this pseudo theory on the political landscape of the United States and the potential consequences to society in the future. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are intere...

Season 1 Episode 14 Listener Email Q & A 13.06.2022 42:04

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 this episode we try something a little different. Brooklynn and Mark answer listener email questions about topics from previous episodes. This should be fun! The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are interested in appearing on our platform ple...

Season 1 Episode 13 Mental Health in a world of chaos and the benefits of therapy 07.06.2022 1:02:54

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! This week Brooklynn and Mark talk with Ms. Yulia Green a Russian born therapist practicing in Great Brittan. Yulia talks about the origins of trauma and the ideologies of impactful therapy. Yulia give us an insightful look into the world of the therapeutic process and th...

Season 1 Episode 12 SCOTUS and the Rowe v Wade Leak 25.05.2022 43:59

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! A discussion about the impact of the leaked Roe v Wade draft by the SCOTUS. What might this mean for the 2022 midterms, the 2024 Presidential election, and the future of the Supreme Court of the US. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are inter...

Season 1 Episode 11 Group think and it's relationship to Russia 17.05.2022 29:08

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! Brooklynn discusses the theory of group think and it application of this information style on the Russian leadership and population. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are interested in appearing on our platform please contact us at nova.society...

Season 1 Episode 10 Finland-Sweden and NATO 09.05.2022 41:20

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! Will Sweden and Finland join NATO? If so what are the implications of these new additions for NATO, Russia, and the World? The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are interested in appearing on our platform please contact us at nova.society.podcas...

Season 1 Episode 9 NATO 25.04.2022 30:30

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 NATO, it's strengths and weaknesses as seen during the Ukraine Russia crisis and what might be the future for this important political/military alliance. The NOVA Society Podcast Streaming now! Welcoming scholars who are interested in appearing on ou...

Season 1 Episode 8 Dismissing the Unequivocal, Brucha 19.04.2022 29:24

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! Are the events in Brucha real or are they a propaganda display for Ukrainian support? Are the visuals from Brucha influencing the West and the opinions in Russia? What are the consequences to those Russian soldiers returning home? Join us as we discuss these important is...

Season 1 Episode 7 The New Normal: The Face of Globalization Going Forward 11.04.2022 47:35

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! Join us for a look at what globalization might look like following the conflict in the Ukraine. What will this conflict mean to global economics and geopolitics? Hear our thoughts on this important topic. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to jo...

Season 1 Episode 6 The Russian Oil Embargo 04.04.2022 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! This episode was originally recorded on March 4th 2022. Mark and Brooklynn try to predict the impact of a U.S. embargo on Russian oil and the impact to the economies of both. Let's see how they did. Welcoming scholars who are interested in appearing on our platfor...

Season 1 Episode 5 War Crimes in Ukraine 28.03.2022 29:56

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! Brooklynn and Mark discuss what are war crimes, the mechanisms to addressing war crimes and the evidence that war crimes are being committed in Ukraine. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Season 1 Episode 4 The Ukraine Crisis and No Fly Zones 24.03.2022 30:26

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! Brooklynn and Mark discuss the complex issue of implementing a no fly zone over Ukraine. The benefits, challenges, and consequences a no fly zone presents all parties associated with the conflict. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our...

Season 1 Episode 3 What influences the mind of Putin 21.03.2022 33:29

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! Mark and Brooklynn discuss the factors that might influence the actions of Vladimir Putin regarding his invasion of Ukraine. Potential paths forward and the control of information in the Russian State. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join...

Season 1 Episode 2 The Impact of the Russian invasions on the everyday Russian Citizen 14.03.2022 29:14

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! Mark and Brooklynn talk about the real impacts and different perspectives of the everyday Russian and the current Russian Ukrainian crisis. We can be reached on Twitter @podcast_society We invite you to join our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/480159430175...

Season 1 Episode 1 The Stability Instability Paradox and the Ukraine Crisis 07.03.2022 37:31

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! Brooklynn discusses with Mark the definition of the stability instability paradox and how this international relations theory is applied to the current Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Podcast Disclaimer Notice By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire cont...