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
466 episodes
What Does “Electability” Really Mean and Who Gets to Define It? S4E155 08.08.2025
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 voter...
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Episode 155
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20:50
Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? S4E154 08.07.2025
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 bi...
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Episode 154
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32:00
Is the UK Recognition of Palestine helpful S4E153 08.06.2025
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.
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Episode 153
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27:56
Should funding to universities be dependent on adhering to the administration's political ideology? S4E152 08.05.2025
Today, a listener asks if university funding should be dependent on the school adhering to the current administration's political ideology.
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Episode 152
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16:35
Can the Us support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza? S4E151 08.04.2025
Today, a listener asks if the US can support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
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Episode 151
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27:29
Is the US moving toward Economic Nationalism S4E150 08.01.2025
Today, a listener asks if the recent economic moves by Trump are a signal that America is moving toward economic nationalism.
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Episode 150
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23:16
Should Ghislaine Maxwell get immunity? S4E149 07.31.2025
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.
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Episode 149
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29:07
A trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working? S4E148 07.30.2025
Today, a listener asks about a reported trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working?
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Episode 148
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30:10
Is the Nova Society concerned about our future? S4E147 07.29.2025
Today, a listener asks the panel if they are concerned about their safety and the future of the podcast.
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Episode 147
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17:53
The humanitarian Crisis in Gaza S4E146 07.28.2025
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.
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Episode 146
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38:06
Is Trump planning on renaming everything? S4E145 07.25.2025
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?
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Episode 145
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21:28
UNESCO and USAID S4E144 0724.2025
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.
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Episode 144
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33:01
A Trump Supporter Responds S4E143 07.23.2025
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 143
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28:08
A disaster in Texas while ICS and the National Guard are in LA S4E142 07.22.2025
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?
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Episode 142
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20:42
Why are Democrats not gaining in popularity? S4E141 07/21/2025
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?
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Episode 141
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27:51
New Global Economic Alliances and the Burden of Rural Red States S4E140 07.18.2025
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.
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Episode 140
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26:27
The Epstein Files S4E139 07.17.2025
Today, a listener asks if the non-release of the Epstein files will have an impact on Trump.
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Season 4
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Episode 139
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26:23
Trump's trade war with Japan S4E138 07.16.2025
Today a listener asks about the recent response from the Japanese Prime Minister in response to Trump's tariffs.
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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22:09
Can Elon Musk's 3rd Party be successful? S4E137 07.15.2025
Today a listener asks if the American party of Elon Musk could be a force in American politics.
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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19:15
What could the impact be of US bombing Iran S4E136 07.14.2025
Today a listener asks if the US bombings in Iran could lead to a wider regional conflict and shifting alliances in the region
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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21:55
Why did China say they couldn't accept a Russian loss in the conflict with Ukraine? S4E135 07.11.2025
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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22:19
Should FEMA be a federal or state responsibility? S4E134 07.10.2025
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?
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Season 4
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Episode 134
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23:17
What is reality versus what is fantasy? S4E133 07.09.2025
Today we talk about stories in the news. What is reality and what is fantasy?
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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35:22