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

Can Elon Musk's 3rd Party be successful? S4E137 07.15.2025 15.07.2025 19:15

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 a listener asks if the American party of Elon Musk could be a force in 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 in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more...

What could the impact be of US bombing Iran S4E136 07.14.2025 14.07.2025 21:55

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 a listener asks if the US bombings in Iran could lead to a wider regional conflict and shifting alliances 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 more in-depth conv...

Why did China say they couldn't accept a Russian loss in the conflict with Ukraine? S4E135 07.11.2025 11.07.2025 22:19

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 we are asked by a listener why we think China is saying they could not accept a Russian loss in the Russia/Ukraine conflict. 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...

Should FEMA be a federal or state responsibility? S4E134 07.10.2025 10.07.2025 23:17

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, with Trump threatening to gut and eliminate FEMA if he does who do we think the current responsibilities of FEMA should fall too? Should disaster relief be a federal or state problem? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will tr...

What is reality versus what is fantasy? S4E133 07.09.2025 09.07.2025 35:22

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 stories in the news. What is reality and what is fantasy? 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 abou...

The Big Beautiful Bill S4E131 07.07.2025 08.07.2025 26:02

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 Big Beautiful Bill and what it might mean to American Citizens. 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 informatio...

Taking a Baseball Break S4E132 07.08.2025 08.07.2025 13:37

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, after all the depressing political news we decided to take a break from the chaos and just talk some baseball. But after the Mets record in the month of June it was even more depressing. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3...

Trump's use of language and the Middle East Conflict S4E129 07.02.2024 07.07.2025 33:39

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 email questions about Trump's use of language and if the US is still relevant in world 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 in-depth co...

American Imperialism S4E130 07.03.2025 07.07.2025 21:03

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 ask ourselves is America returning to Imperialism? 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 week...

Who should be involved in the Iranian Israeli Peace Talks S4E128 07.01.2025 01.07.2025 13:21

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! Today a listener asks who we think should be involved in the Iran/Israel peace talks. And who should not. 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...

Why don't we give more credit to Trump? S4E127 06.30.2025 30.06.2025 26:29

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 a listener asks why our panel doesn't give President Trump more credit for his great leadership regarding Iran. 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 convers...

Is the US looking for a Regime change in Iran S4E126 06.27.2025 27.06.2025 19:19

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 a listener asks if we think the end game for the US in Iran is regime change. 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...

Did the US go it alone bombing Iran? S4E125 06.26.2025 27.06.2025 18:50

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 who asks if the US informed anyone before they bombed Iran. 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 informat...

The US Bombing of Iran S4E124 06.25.2025 27.06.2025 20:45

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! Today we answer a listener question about the recent bombing or Iran. 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 pro...

Israel, Iran, and the US S4E123 06.24.2025 24.06.2025 21:38

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 what the US response might be in the Israel/Iran conflict. (This recording was made on Wednesday June 18th 2025) 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...

the Israel Iran conflict S4E122 06.23.2025 23.06.2025 20:21

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! Today we discuss the Israel Iran conflict and what might the US do. (This session was recorded on Wednesday June 18th 2025) 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 conver...

Politically violent, is this who we are becoming or is it who we always were S4E121 06.20.2025 22.06.2025 32:32

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 examine political violence and division here in the US. Is this what we are becoming? Or, is this who we always have been? 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-dept...

No Kings and a Military Parade S4E120 06.19.2025 22.06.2025 20:26

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 we discuss the popular No Kings protests around the country and the failed Trump Military Parade. 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...

Is the US still in NATO? S4E119 06.18.2025 18.06.2025 13:26

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 a listener asks if the US is still in NATO and if we still have any relevance in the world. 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 m...

What is the Fate of PBS S4E118 06.17.2025 17.06.2025 12:19

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 a listener asks what the fate of PBS might be if federal funding is cut 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...

Trump's battle with Harvard S4E117 06.16.2025 16.06.2025 11:48

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 a listener asks if Trumps battle with Harvard will escalate and spread to other universities. 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...

Gov. Newsom and the problem with ICE numbers S4E116 06.13.2025 15.06.2025 40:41

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 a listener asks if it's possible Gov. Newsom could be arrested and Scott runs the ICE numbers. 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...

Are Troops in LA legal S4E115 06.12.2025 15.06.2025 20:00

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 a listener asks if the recent deployment of troops to LA is legal. 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...

Should Mass Media be banned and Mark defends Lindsey Graham S4E114 06.11.2025 11.06.2025 36:18

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 impacts of polarizing media and Mark actually defends Lindsey Graham. 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 inf...

It's TACO Tuesday S4E113 06.10.2025 10.06.2025 28:20

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! Today we enjoy TACO Tuesday 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 weekly second channel, The Nova Soci...