The Nova Society

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 have Dr. Stephen Ducat as a guest again, and our question today is from Roberta from Boulder, Colorado, who asks, "I remember reading about the dynamics of Group Consensus and groupthink way back when I was in college." It seems to me that there are elements o...

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 our guest, Dr. Stephan Ducat. And our email is from Roger in Atlanta, Georgia, who asks: "I enjoyed the discussion about Trump’s mental status and that of his followers." But I don’t think the issues with the electorate were fully addressed.  It is...

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 question is from Tammy, who lives in Savanna, Georgia. I see that ICE raids are starting to go into full force in North Carolina—First Charlotte, now Raleigh. Better watch out, Dr. Mark, they are getting closer. But seriously, these actions are being condemned b...

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 question is from Linda, who lives in Newport News, Virginia, and asks, "It’s being reported that the G20, of which the US is a part, is going to meet in Africa soon."  Trump, in his usual buffoon way, says the UJS will not attend and even insulted the...

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 question is from Sandra, who lives in Detroit, Michigan, and asks, I’m seeing a lot of reports of violence in the West Bank. Mosques being burnt down, beatings of Palestinians, and Olive Trees being killed to stop Palestinian harvesting. With the fighting in Gaz...

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 question is from Hank from Los Angeles, California, asks, This is a short and sweet question.  Are we going to war with Venezuela?  If yes, what do you think the real purpose is?  If no, why the buildup?  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we...

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 question is from Stephen from Akron, Ohio, who asks: "So, I guess the Epstein Files are about to be released." I see only 1 Republican voted no.  So, is this going to amount to anything? Or is this just another political bullshit game that will distrac...

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 hear from Joyce, who lives in Atlanta Ga and asks, So what is actually in the bill to reopen the government? I know a lot of people are saying the Democrats caved in, as usual, but does the panel totally agree with this assessment? Support the show The Nova Societ...

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 heard from Trudy, who lives in Boulder, CO. Trudy asks, It looks like the government will reopen shortly. This might mean that many issues the Republicans were able to sidestep may now come up for a vote.  First, Johnson will need to swear in the new Representativ...

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 hear from Lester, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA Lester asks, "So, Trump is trying to regain some popularity by floating short-term promises to his base." His 50-year mortgage idea and telling people he wants to give everyone a $2000 check. Does the panel t...

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 email is from Jessica, who lives in Syracuse, NY. Jessica asks, so it comes as no surprise to me, but 8 Democrats caved in the Senate, and it looks like the government may reopen soon.  So, I was wondering if this turn of events is a surprise to the panel. Also,...

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 conclude our conversation with Dr. Stephen Dukat, discussing more on Trumpism, Tribalism, and the future of American politics.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more i...

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 special guest, Dr. Stephen Dukat, who is an author and psychologist. We will be discussing the psychology of Trumpism.   Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more i...

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, as the federal government reopens, we wanted to read an email received from a federal employee, who shared the impact of the shutdown on families with the world.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and e...

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 conclude our discussion about the 2025 elections.  What was the impact of the shutdown on the Blue Wave and where does the country go from here? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode l...

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 continue our conversation analyzing the 2025 election, and we turn to the ballot measures that we feel really mattered.  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...

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 continue our discussion analyzing the 2025 elections and what they might mean going forward.  Today, we look at the New Jersey Governor and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes p...

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 be discussing the elections held this past Tuesday.  We will start off with the NYC Mayoral election and the Virginia State elections. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode length...

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 conversation with our guest, Dr. John D. Gartner, noted Physiotherapist and author, notably involved with the Duty to Warn movement, that supports the conclusion that Donald Trump is not mentally fit for office.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  I...

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 question is from Tamera, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and Tamera asks So the ceasefire seems to be going badly.  Israel is accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire and has said it will resume military strikes.  I know you talked about this a week or so ago, and...

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 question comes from Raymond, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and Raymond asks, So I know the shutdown is big news right now, and I was looking at some dates that might make Republicans a little nervous. This Tuesday, the Air Traffic Controllers will miss thei...

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 question is from Lesleigh, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, and Lesleigh asks So Marjorie Taylor Greene is now complaining about the government shutdown, which is in its 3rd week.  So, I was wondering, is this a sign of something bigger? She normally follows alon...

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, on Halloween, we have a spooky question that should scare us all from James, who lives in St. Paul, Min, and James asks, So Trump sycophants and Trump himself are floating the idea that he could run for another term. I know the Constitution says only 2 terms, but is...

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 news that Trump is planning on suing the DOJ for 230 million of your tax dollars.  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...

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 question comes from Tammy, who lives in Alexandria, VA, and Tammy asks, 'Well, that didn’t work out as Pete Hegseth planned.' All of the legitimate press corps have walked out of the Pentagon, refusing to sign the loyalty pledge. Even Fox couldn’t agre...