The Nova Society
We address listener questions about the headlines shaping today’s world and the social and political forces behind them. Our mission is to offer clear, unbiased commentary rooted in critical thinking and analytical rigor. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we examine current events and the challenges facing society, while still keeping space for engaging, enjoyable dialogue. We hold that facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation remain among the most serious threats to an informed and healthy civic culture.
The Nova Society
Latest Episodes
The 2026 Midterms Examined with Jen Thompson and Eva Posner S5E132 11.06.2026
Today, we are pleased to welcome two of our favorite guests back to the Podcast. Eva Posner and Jen Thompson. Eva is a Democratic strategist and a sought-after podcast guest known for her insightful, direct, and often humorous...
Trees that voted for the Chainsaw and when the National Daddy is a Psychopath with Stephen Ducat S5E131 11.04.2026
Today we talk again with Dr. Stephen Ducat, the creator of the Minding Politics Substack, about his latest posts, Trees that Voted for the Chainsaw and When the Nation Daddy is a Psychopath.
The Ramaswamy Ad and the ideology of winning in politics at any price with Jen Thompson S5E130 11.02.2026
Today we welcome back Jen Thompson, one of our favorite guests and the author of Wild Pivot: Notes from a Political Life Rewritten. Jen talks to us about the recent Ramaswamy attack ad that used his opponent's estranged mo...
Diesel from Russia S5E129 10.30.2026
Trevor from Scranton, Pennsylvania, writes: Please help me understand. To boost his dismal poll numbers and avoid a full-blown shellacking in November, Trump has apparently struck a deal with the devil: the U.S. ...
Should We have a Press Secretary in the Era of Trump? S5E128 10.28.2026
Teshie from Washington, DC writes: Well, here we go again. After the Gilfoyle fiasco, we now have another entry in the ever‑growing chapter of “let’s hire the incompetent.” Anthony Scaramucci is no longer the shortest‑serving press...
