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
499 episodes
Troops in Memphis S4E188 09.24.2025
Today, we discuss troops going to Memphis, Tennessee.
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Season 4
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Episode 188
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17:07
Political Discourse in the US S4E187 09.23.2025
Today, we discuss the dangerous political discourse in the US and the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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33:31
The Fed lowers interest Rates S4E186 09.22.2025
Today, Mark asks Scott about the impact of the Fed lowering Interest rates by 1/4 percent.
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Season 4
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Episode 186
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29:52
Israel's plans for Gaza City S4E185 09.19.2025
Today, we discuss the reports that Israel is planning military action in Gaza City. We then speculate about Trump's address to the UN next week.
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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24:26
Attacking boats from South America S4E184 09.18.2025
Today, we discuss the recent news that the US has destroyed boats that are suspected of smuggling drugs.
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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21:27
Soft Secession S4E183 09.17.2025
Today, our question is from Wyatt, who lives in Reno, NV. Wyatt asks, 'I’ve been hearing the term" Quiet Secession" recently.' What is it? Is it a thing? And does it sound like a plausible resistance to federal overreach?
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Season 4
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Episode 183
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29:34
The 900,000 jobs revision S4E182 09.16.2025
Today, our question comes from Kevin, who lives in Miami, FL. Kevin asks, So, the Department of Labor Statistics has revised past statistical job data." Last year, the revision was over 900,00,0, down from previous estimates. So, maybe Tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 182
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24:34
Hyundai Illegals S4E181 09.15.2025
Today, our question is from Mike, who lives in Atlanta, GA. Mike asks, Last week, ICE raided a Hyundai plant here in Georgia and detained over 400 people for allegedly living and working in the US illegally. Most of those detained w...
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Season 4
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Episode 181
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17:57
Russian Drones over Poland S4E180 09.12.2025
Today, our question is from Nora, who lives in Anchorage, AK, and Nora asks It’s being reported that Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland on their way to Ukraine. It’s even being reported that Poland scrambled their air defenses...
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Season 4
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Episode 180
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19:40
Qatar airstrike, an end to potential peace? S4E179 09.11.20254
Today our question is from Peter, who lives in Norman, OK, and Peter asks Well, that didn’t take long. Israel conducted an air strike on the capital of Qatar to eliminate the Hamas leadership, and the world is losing its mind. Even Trumpy Trump...
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Season 4
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Episode 179
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25:04
Death in Our Schools S4E178 09.10.2025
Today, we answer a question from Robert, who lives in Seattle, WA. Robert asks, Last week we had another tragic school shooting in Minnesota. This madness just continues as lawmakers only offer thoughts and prayers. It seems obvious...
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Season 4
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Episode 178
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16:54
Trump, Hegseth and the illegal use of troops S4E177 09.09.2025
Today's question comes from Mark, who lives in Chicago, IL. Mark asks, A federal judge recently ruled that Trump and Hegseth violated federal law by using the US military to help carry out law enforcement activities in and around Los Angeles th...
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Season 4
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Episode 177
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18:46
Dealing with the homeless crisis equitably S4E176 09.08.2025
Today, we answer a question from Crystal, who lives in Rochester, MN. I serve as a medical services coordinator at a nonprofit clinic, where I work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. From this work, I’ve seen firsthand that wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 176
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30:55
Speech on Fire: Patriotism, Protest, and Presidential Overreach S4E175 09.05.2025
Today, our question is from Christopher, who lives in Little Rock, AK. Christopher asks, Trump signed an EO to prosecute flag burning. This has sparked constitutional backlash even from Fox News analysts. Does the panel see this as overreach or...
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Season 4
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Episode 175
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12:35
China, Russia, and India: The new world order? S4E174 09.04.2025
Today, we answer a question from Michael, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael asks This past week, the leaders of China, India, and Russia met at an economic forum. They appear to be creating a powerful anti-American alliance. Are the Tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 174
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32:42
Trump's city take over plans S4E173 09.03.2025
Today, we answer another question from a listener. From Shelby, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, Shelby asks, "Okay, let me first say that I voted for President Trump in 2024. Although after only a few short months, I am beginning to question ...
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Season 4
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Episode 173
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31:40
Iran’s Political Prisoners: Countdown to Execution S4E172 09.02.2025
Today's question is from Krystal, who lives in Quebec, Canada, and Krystal asks, Iran seems to be stepping up their political prisoner executions, and the rest of the world has gone silent. What do you guys see as the international community’s ...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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11:21
The Enemies List S4 E171 09.01.2025
Today we heard from Marcee, who lives in Pueblo, CO, and Marcee asks, former National Security Advisor Bolton’s home was raided by the FBI. Now, Trump is threatening to investigate Chris Christie. Now I’m not a fan of either, and I don’t think ...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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22:09
Mail in Ballots and Machine Politics: Trump's Executive Order Gambit S4E170 08.29.2025
Today, our question is from Ron, who lives in Richmond, VA. Ron asks, "Trump is pushing to ban mail-in voting and machines." Is this a policy move or a political signal? Could free and fair elections be held without these two elements? What mig...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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19:03
Starvation as Strategy: Amnesty’s Accusation Against Israel S4E169 08.28.2025
Today, we continue answering great questions from our listeners. It's from Rory, who lives in Houston, Texas, and Rory asks Amnesty International is claiming that Israel is using starvation as a weapon in Gaza. Does the panel think this is a le...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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29:42
the Smithsonian Controversy: Who gets to decide what history gets told? S4E168 08.27.2025
Today, we again answer a listener's email. From Richard, who lives in Watertown, NY and Richard asks, Trump is escalating his attacks on the Smithsonian Institute museums, saying there is too much focus on slavery and “how bad slavery was”. Why...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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19:31
The Redistricting Wars S4E167 08.26.2025
Today, we answer another listener's email. From Torri, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, Torri asks, Demonstrations have erupted over Trump’s redistricting push. Texas Republicans are pushing mid-cycle redistricting while California Democr...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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15:54
the Politics of Late Night Comedy S4E166 08.25.2025
Today, we again answer a listener's email. From Samuel, who lives in Roanoke, VA, Samuel asks, recently Jay Leno criticized politicized comedy, and John Oliver fired back. What should satire’s role be in democracy, audience polarization, and me...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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17:16
Air Canada Strike: Labor Rights in Turbulent Skies and Real ID's S4E165 08.22.2025
Today, we answer an email from Canada, from Mandy, who lives in Toronto, Canada, and Mandy asks, Over 10,000 flight attendants went on strike, grounding hundreds of flights. What does this strike reveal about working conditions, union power,...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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21:18
Is the Trump–Putin–Zelensky Triangle Diplomacy or Drama? S4E164 08.21.2025
Today, we answer a listener's email from Tom, who lives in Vancouver, BC, and Tom asks, President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky and hinted at a potential peace deal with Russia, while Putin remains resistant. Is this a genuine peace...
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Season 4
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Episode 164
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26:49