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! Today, we are discussing the changes at the Bureau of Labor Standards and potential changes at the FED 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 f...

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 discussing the recent deployment of National Guard and FBI agents in the nation's capital. 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 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, we discuss the upcoming Trump/Putin Summit in Alaska. 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 for more information about our proposed wee...

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 problems with the Mets and consider if the Mets should fire their manager.  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...

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  Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? How do domestic issues like political gridlock and social unrest affect foreign policy credibility? Is the U.S. still seen as a moral leader on human rights and democra...

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  Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? What does meaningful reform look like beyond slogans like “defund” or “reform”?  How do economic and racial disparities manifest in sentencing and policing? Can restorat...

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  Has Social Media Become the New Public Square—or a Digital Echo Chamber? Are platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Threads enhancing or eroding democratic discourse? How do algorithms shape political awareness and activism? Should tech co...

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  What Does 'Electability' Really Mean—and Who Gets to Define It? Is electability a coded term that reinforces systemic bias? How do race, gender, and class shape perceptions of political viability? Should voters challenge the narrative of 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 a listener asks  Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? Are politicians and media outlets actively fueling division for strategic gain? How does polarization affect civic engagement and trust in institutions? Can bipartisan efforts still succeed in today’...

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 if the panel believes that the UK recognizing the Palestinian state is a helpful move for the conflict in the region. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for mor...

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 if university funding should be dependent on the school adhering to the current administration's political ideology. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for...

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 if the US can support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.  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 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, a listener asks if the recent economic moves by Trump are a signal that America is moving toward economic nationalism. 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 conv...

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 if we think Congress should give Ghislaine Maxwell immunity for her testimony. Additionally, we are asked about our thoughts on the recent South Park Episode. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes pe...

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 about a reported trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working? 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 tune...

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 the panel if they are concerned about their safety and the future of the podcast. 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, we answer a listener's question regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Scott and our guest, Jared, have differing views on the situation. Mark points out that to gain accountability, civil discourse is necessary. 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! A listener asks if Trump's recent attempts to force the Washington Commanders to become the Redskins again are a signal that he is planning on renaming everything. Why would he be doing this? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition 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, we welcome our friend and colleague, Dr. Jared O. Bell, to the show as we answer a listener's question about President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from UNESCO. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes...

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 previous emailer to the show responds, telling us what he thinks we should be giving Trump credit for. Our answer might not be what he was looking for.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand ep...

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 why people aren't outraged by ICS, the National Guard, and Marines patrolling LA while Texas is in the middle of a disaster? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode len...

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 why, with Trump's popularity dropping, democrats are not gaining in the polls? What can the Dems do to change this trend? 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, a listener asks about new global economic alliances without the US, and Scott thinks Rural Red states are a financial burden to the rest of the country.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast  In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand epi...

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 if the non-release of the Epstein files will have an impact on Trump.  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 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 a listener asks about the recent response from the Japanese Prime Minister in response to Trump's tariffs.  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 conversatio...