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
596 episodes
Is there a plan in Iran? S5E30 03.13.2026
Today, we hear from Stan from Roanoke, Virginia, who writes: I am a 27-year veteran of the US Navy, and for the first time in my life, I felt ashamed of my beloved branch of service. The war in Iran is becoming increasingly concerning as the da...
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Episode 30
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33:53
Money an Fairness with Paul Musson S5E29 03.11.2026
Today, we welcome Paul Musson — a former investment manager turned author and economic communicator. Paul brings a rare blend of deep industry experience and down‑to‑earth language, empowering listeners to take control of their financial lives ...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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1:03:09
The War in Iran S5E28 03.09.2026
Today, we continue our conversation on the War in Iran.
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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55:09
The Iran War S5E27 03.06.2026
Today we are discussing the Iran war. Why now? Are we prepared? Did Israel force our hand? And how are some Americans viewing this conflict?
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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42:08
Breaking the Red Wall with Adrianne Marsh of Altum-Insight S5E26 03.04.2026
Today, we welcome our guest, Adrianne Marsh, the CO of Altum-Insight, a research group studying the electorate from a fascinating perspective. Her team helps candidates and organizations translate research into compelling narratives and effecti...
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Episode 26
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1:19:00
Trump's SCOTUS Tariff loss and the SOTU S5E25 03.02.2026
Today, we hear from Brandon from Boston, Massachusetts, who writes, The SCOTUS struck down the tariffs that Trump unilaterally imposed on many of our foreign trading partners. He held a press conference where he derided the Justices, even 2 tha...
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Should DHS be defunded? S5E24 02.27.2026
Today we have a question from Frank from Virginia, who writes I’ve heard both Mark and Scott say that the Department of Homeland Security shouldn’t exist, and I’ve also heard the broader call from others to 'defund DHS.” That phrase in par...
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Episode 24
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35:38
Zolal Habibi Action Center for Iran Freedom S5E23 02.25.2026
Today we have a special guest Zolal Habibi, who will be talking to us about a movement within Iran seeking to overthrow the current regime and create a secular democratic Iran.
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Episode 23
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1:04:25
Rubio at the Security Conference and should AOC run for President S5E22 02.23.2026
Today our question is from Tina from Hamburg, Germany, who writes, Your Secretary of State Marco Rubio was here in Munich at the Security Conference. As was AOC and Hillary Clinton. Among others. Clinton was basically bashing the Trump/Epstein ...
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Episode 22
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32:45
The SAVE Act S5E21 02.20.2026
Today, our question is from Felicity from Bridgeport, Connecticut, who writes, The House has passed the SAVE Act. It is currently in the Senate, and its fate remains uncertain. I’ve heard a bunch of interpretations of what this act will do and ...
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Episode 21
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26:36
Pam Bondi v the Congress and an ICE encounter close to home S5E20 02.18.2026
So today we hear from Michelle from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who writes: What a disaster! Our Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in front of the Senate and House Judicial Committees, and she came across as a complete moron. She touted the stock m...
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Episode 20
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48:04
ICE backing down in Minnesota and combating the flooding the zone strategy S5E19 02.16.2026
Today, we have two questions again. First, Myron from Boston, Massachusetts, writes that ICE seems to have backed down in Minneapolis. Yet it is being reported that there are over 18,000 cases currently in the court system challenging immigrant...
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Episode 19
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46:11
Bad Bunny and should English be the National Language? S5E18 02.13.2026
Today we have two questions. First, from Tina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who writes, "I’m sure someone on the panel watched the Super Bowl." The game was a disappointment, but the half-time show was outstanding. Bad Bunny, it’s being reported...
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Episode 18
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35:07
A look at the Middle East S5E17 02.11.2026
Today our question comes from Terry from Chattanooga, Tennessee writes: So, Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump sometime within the next few days. Reporting has them discussing Iran and the future of the West Bank. Israel is increasin...
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Episode 17
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54:04
The Epstein Files and a new Grift S5E16 02.09.2026
Today we have two questions from listeners. First, Carl from Palm Beach, Florida writes, OK, this seems even crazier for Trump, he’s suing the IRS for 10 billion dollars because some contractor released his tax returns. He seems to think he can...
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Episode 16
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38:15
A pause in ICE funding and the Melania film S5E15 02.06.2026
Today, our questions come from Brian from Johnson City, Tennessee, who writes the government shut down once again for a few days, all because of Democrats' demands, which accomplished nothing. Still, there is no health care premium relief, and ...
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Episode 15
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36:54
Nationalizing Elections and the Fulton County Raid S5E14 02.04.2026
Today we have 2 questions. Frist from Tony from Anne Arbor, Michigan writes: Trump continues to attack our nation's fundamental institutions. Now he’s talking about “nationalizing” elections. I’m pretty sure this isn’t something he can actually...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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53:37
The Board of Peace and the new World Order S5E13 02.01.2026
Today, we hear from Andrew from Rochester, Minnesota, who writes I’m sure there are plenty of listeners writing about the chaos in my home state, so I wanted to ask a couple of different questions. So, we have the Board of Peace. Oh, boy, what ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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43:22
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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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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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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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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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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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