The Nova Society
Answering listener questions about items in the news and the social/political issues facing today's society. Our goal it to inform your world with unbiased commentary from a critical and analytical perspective. We provide in-depth conversations about current events and the issues that confront our society and have a little fun in the process. We firmly believe that facts do matter and that the greatest threat to civilization is misinformation and disinformation.
Episodes
578 episodes
Another ICE related death in Minneapolis S5E12 01.30.2026
Today, our question is from Nick from Portland, Maine, who writes: Another killing by ICE in Minneapolis. I really cannot understand how those idiots in the administration and many in the public can justify what is clearly a murder. I see that ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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44:01
The Future is Now Coalition with Travis Misurell S5E11 01.28.2026
Today, we have a guest, Travis Misurell from The Future is Now Coalition. FiNC is America's civic utility. We streamline democracy by plugging citizens, candidates, independent journalists, and movements into the Digital Politics Hub — t...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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46:18
The Fed Chair and the EU Bazooka S5E10 01.26.2026
Today, our question comes from James, who lives in Olympia, Washington, and writes: I’d like to talk about money and trade. It is being reported that Rump approached Jamie Diamond about becoming the new FED chair. Diamond has said he rejected t...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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39:38
Are the Republicans aware and can post Trump America be fixed S5E9 01.23.2026
Today we have a question from Ronald from Topeka, Kansas: "I am a retired Army officer who served 20 years in military intelligence." I therefore fully understand the importance of our NATO alliance. I will also disclose that I did vote f...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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45:03
Trump's Stolen Valor and a Letter to Norway S5E8
Today we hear from Kaylee from Newark, New Jersey writes: Well, Trump finally got his Nobel Peace Prize. Unearned, of course, and the Nobel Committee has clearly stated that, regardless of the actual winner, Machado, giving him the prize,...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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48:03
The DOJ and Jerome Powell S5E7 01.19.2026
Today, we have a question from Brett, who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the weaponization of the Department of Justice against Trump's enemies. Next up, Jerome Powell of the FED. I saw he a...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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31:57
Greenland, Iran and the never-ending wars S5E6 01.16.2026
Today we have a question from Tricia from Jersey City, New Jersey, writes I recently saw that this Greenland debacle is starting to escalate. Germany is deploying 2 warships to Greenland, and the EU is discussing establishing a 100,000-strong j...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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24:58
A killing in Minnesota S5E5 01.14.2026
Today, our question comes from Dante from Council Bluff, Iowa, who writes: The tragic shooting of Renee Good is on everyone's mind. We are still getting more information regarding this tragic death. The Administration is painting this as justif...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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58:48
The Bondi Mass Shooting S5E4 01.12.2026
Today, we are taking a recording from the end of 2025 to discuss the mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia.Mandy, who lives in Sydney, Australia, writes, Well, it looks like gun violence has come back to my country's shores. As I am ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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44:06
A new Monroe Doctrine for the 21st Century, Could Venezuela actions benefit Americans, and Venerable Monks walking for peace S5E4 01.09.2026
Today, we will answer 3 email questions and present one feel-good story that should serve as an example for Americans. Our First email is from Tyler from Los Angeles, California, who writes, I’m starting to hear a lot about Trump br...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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46:06
What would the US in charge of Venezuela look like and what is the rest of the world saying or doing? S5E2 01.07.2025
So today we continue our conversation about the recent events in Venezuela, and our listeners have two excellent questions.Sandra from Dallas, Texas writes: Trump is claiming that the US is now in charge of Venezuela and that we are goin...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:20
Venezuela, Regime Change or Oil Grab S5E1 01.05.2026
Welcome to Season 5 of the Nova Society! Today, we hear from Nigel from Orlando, Florida, who writes: I’m sure your mailbag is getting blown up with questions about the US attacking Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro. So, I guess the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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40:58
Trump, Greenland, Rare Earth Minerals, the Fed, and the complexity of society S4E255 12.30.2025
Today we conclude our 4th season with a general conversation about the World of 2025.
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Season 4
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Episode 255
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44:01
Trump's A+++++ Economy S4E254 12.29.2025
Today we hear from Steven, who lives in Tidewater, Virginia, writes, Well, the 'numbers' are out and the A++++++ economy doesn’t seem to be as +++++ as Trump is touting. Unemployment is being reported as 4.8%, the highest in many years. The Fed...
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Season 4
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Episode 254
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15:27
What the death of Rob Reiner reveals about Trump S4E253 12.26.2025
Today, we hear from Tammy, who lives in Millbrook, Washington, and asks, "I hope this gets to you soon enough to address this question." As I’m sure you know, Rob Reiner and his wife were tragically murdered, allegedly by their son. Trump put o...
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Season 4
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Episode 253
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25:49
The Blockade of Venezuela S4E252 12.23.2025
Today, our email is from Roberta from New Orleans, Louisiana. Trump is bragging about detaining an oil tanker from Venezuela. He has recently authorized a blockade on tankers entering and leaving Venezuela's sovereign waters. It seems to me tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 252
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23:56
An ACLU report about ICE detention centers S4E251 12.22.2025
Today we have a report from Michael from El Paso, Texas, writes I would like for your group to discuss this urgent matter that may save the lives of these immigrants in these detention centers. I have just begun listening to your podcasts...
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Season 4
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Episode 251
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29:54
Trump's FIFA Peace Prize and the Trump Institute of Peace S4E250 12.19.2025
So today we hear from David, who lives in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma, asks, Well, Trump got his peace prize. What an embarrassment for FIFA. But in usual Trump fashion, he was almost gleeful and acted like a child winning his first spelling bee. F...
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Season 4
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Episode 250
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14:19
Democrats flipping more elections S4E249 12.18.2025
Today, we hear from Tonya, who lives in Zephyrhills, Florida, and asks, I see that the GOP has lost another seat in an area that Trump won by double digits. Eric Gislder beat the Republican in the 121st House District in Georgia. I know you wer...
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Season 4
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Episode 249
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23:12
ICE and the World Cup S4E248 12.17.2025
Today, our question is from Europe Mario, who lives in Rennes, France. I feel fortunate that I have no plans to visit the US. In a recent podcast, your entire panel basically said Don’t come. It was, I thought, honest advice based on the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 248
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17:17
Denmark's report that the US is a security risk S4E247 12.16.2025
Today we hear from Ted from Quincy, Illinois, who asks, I don’t know if the panel is aware, but for the first time, the US has been placed on a security risk paper from Denmark. The paper says that the US might use its economic and even militar...
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Season 4
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Episode 247
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13:53
Will lowering interest rates help prices? S4E246 12.15.2025
Today, we hear from Tori from Scranton, Pennsylvania, who asks: "I was reading a report that stated the FED is divided and preparing to consider lowering interest rates." I’m a little confused as to what impact this might have on our economy. S...
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Season 4
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Episode 246
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31:08
Democrats Outperforming, Affordability, The Bar Association, and Health Insurance S4E245 12.12.2025
Today, we answer an email from Emily, who lives in Olympia, Washington, asking, So there is a lot of talk about Democrats outperforming Kamala Harris in recent special elections. The pundits are claiming that this is a bellwether for things to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 245
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33:19
Russia threatens War with Europe. Where does the US stand? S4E244 12.11.2025
Today we hear from Jasmine, who lives in Sacramento, California, and asks, “I saw that NATO head Mark Rutte is warning Vladimir Putin that 'NATO isn’t going anywhere. ' This is after Putin said that Russia is willing to go to war with Europe. D...
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Season 4
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Episode 244
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27:55
The Forward Party. Are they a thing? S4E243 12.10.2025
Today we hear from Amanda, who lives in Morrisville, North Carolina, asks, I’ve been getting a lot of unsolicited emails from something called the 'Forward Party”. Do you know anything about them? They present as a bipartisan coalition of...
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Season 4
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Episode 243
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16:57