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
545 episodes
The US boycotting the G20 meeting. Good idea or bad? S4E234 11.27.2025
Today, our question is from Linda, who lives in Newport News, Virginia, and asks, "It’s being reported that the G20, of which the US is a part, is going to meet in Africa soon." Trump, in his usual buffoon way, says the UJS will not atten...
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Season 4
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Episode 234
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20:05
Violence in the West Bank S4E233 11.26.2025
Today, our question is from Sandra, who lives in Detroit, Michigan, and asks, I’m seeing a lot of reports of violence in the West Bank. Mosques being burnt down, beatings of Palestinians, and Olive Trees being killed to stop Palestinian harvest...
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Season 4
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Episode 233
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22:16
Will there be war with Venezuela? S4E232 11.25.2025
Today our question is from Hank from Los Angeles, California, asks, This is a short and sweet question. Are we going to war with Venezuela? If yes, what do you think the real purpose is? If no, why the buildup?
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Season 4
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Episode 232
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15:37
Will the Epstein Files Amount to Anything? S4E231 11.24.2025
Today, our question is from Stephen from Akron, Ohio, who asks: "So, I guess the Epstein Files are about to be released." I see only 1 Republican voted no. So, is this going to amount to anything? Or is this just another political bullshi...
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Season 4
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Episode 231
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31:23
What is in the Bill to Reopen the Government? S4E230 11.21.2025
Today we hear from Joyce, who lives in Atlanta Ga and asks, So what is actually in the bill to reopen the government? I know a lot of people are saying the Democrats caved in, as usual, but does the panel totally agree with this assessment?
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Episode 230
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17:55
The Government Reopens. Now What S4E229 11.20.2025
Today we heard from Trudy, who lives in Boulder, CO. Trudy asks, It looks like the government will reopen shortly. This might mean that many issues the Republicans were able to sidestep may now come up for a vote. First, Johnson will need...
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Episode 229
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28:59
50-year mortgages and 2-thousand-dollar checks S4E228 11.19.2025
Today we hear from Lester, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA Lester asks, "So, Trump is trying to regain some popularity by floating short-term promises to his base." His 50-year mortgage idea and telling people he wants to give everyone a $2000 chec...
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Season 4
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Episode 228
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12:46
The Democrats Cave, What it might mean S4E227 11.18.2025
Today, our email is from Jessica, who lives in Syracuse, NY. Jessica asks, so it comes as no surprise to me, but 8 Democrats caved in the Senate, and it looks like the government may reopen soon. So, I was wondering if this turn of events...
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Episode 227
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19:49
The Psychology of Trumpism Ft. Dr. Stephen Ducat S4E226 11.17.2025
Today, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Stephen Dukat, discussing more on Trumpism, Tribalism, and the future of American politics.
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Episode 226
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28:57
The Psychology of Trumpism ft. Dr. Stephen Ducat S4E225 11.14.2025
Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Stephen Dukat, who is an author and psychologist. We will be discussing the psychology of Trumpism.
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Episode 225
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30:19
A message from a Federal Employee S4E224 11.13.2025
Today, as the federal government reopens, we wanted to read an email received from a federal employee, who shared the impact of the shutdown on families with the world.
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Episode 224
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20:20
Election 2025 What was the impact of the shutdown and Where do we go from here? S4E223 11.12.2025
Today, we conclude our discussion about the 2025 elections. What was the impact of the shutdown on the Blue Wave and where does the country go from here?
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Season 4
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Episode 223
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37:21
Election 2025 The Ballot measures that really mattered. S4E222 11.11.2025
Today, we continue our conversation analyzing the 2025 election, and we turn to the ballot measures that we feel really mattered.
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Season 4
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Episode 222
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19:33
The 2025 Elections - The New Jersey Governor and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court S4E221 11.10.2025
Today we continue our discussion analyzing the 2025 elections and what they might mean going forward. Today, we look at the New Jersey Governor and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Season 4
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Episode 221
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14:31
The NYC and Virgina Elections 2025 S4E220 11.07.2025
Today, we will be discussing the elections held this past Tuesday. We will start off with the NYC Mayoral election and the Virginia State elections.
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Season 4
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Episode 220
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26:31
Is Trump fit for Office S4E219 11.06.2025
Today we have a conversation with our guest, Dr. John D. Gartner, noted Physiotherapist and author, notably involved with the Duty to Warn movement, that supports the conclusion that Donald Trump is not mentally fit for office.
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Season 4
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Episode 219
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43:18
Did Hamas make a mistake agreeing to the ceasefire? S4E218 11.05.2025
Today our question is from Tamera, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and Tamera asks So the ceasefire seems to be going badly. Israel is accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire and has said it will resume military strikes. I know you t...
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Season 4
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Episode 218
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15:02
Should the shutdown going into November make Republicans nervous? S4E217 11.04.2025
Today, our question comes from Raymond, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and Raymond asks, So I know the shutdown is big news right now, and I was looking at some dates that might make Republicans a little nervous. This Tuesday, the Air Traff...
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Season 4
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Episode 217
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19:30
Is MGT jumping the Trump ship? S4E216 11.03.2025
Today our question is from Lesleigh, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, and Lesleigh asks So Marjorie Taylor Greene is now complaining about the government shutdown, which is in its 3rd week. So, I was wondering, is this a sign of something...
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Episode 216
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18:05
Could Trump Serve a third term? S4E215 10.31.2025
Today, on Halloween, we have a spooky question that should scare us all from James, who lives in St. Paul, Min, and James asks, So Trump sycophants and Trump himself are floating the idea that he could run for another term. I know the Constitut...
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Season 4
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Episode 215
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21:16
Trump sues the DOJ S4E214 10.30.2025
Today, we discuss the news that Trump is planning on suing the DOJ for 230 million of your tax dollars.
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Season 4
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Episode 214
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20:07
Journalism Fights Back at the Pentagon S4E213 10.29.2025
Today, our question comes from Tammy, who lives in Alexandria, VA, and Tammy asks, 'Well, that didn’t work out as Pete Hegseth planned.' All of the legitimate press corps have walked out of the Pentagon, refusing to sign the loyalty pledge. Eve...
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Season 4
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Episode 213
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12:16
Is there a Republican Strategy for the Shutdown? S4E212 10.28.2025
Today our question is from Ollie, who lives in Memphis, TN, and Ollie asks Well, here we are, over 3 weeks into the government shutdown, with no end in sight. I’ve tried to look at this from the Republican side. I know the panel always pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 212
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22:51
The No Kings Rally S4E211 10.27.2025
Today, our question is from Joshua, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Joshua asks, The No Kings rallies across the nation were widely attended. We saw peaceful protests only disrupted by violent MAGA cultists. Trump downplayed the event, saying...
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Season 4
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Episode 211
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28:11
How is the Gaza Cease Fire Going? S4E210 10.24.2025
Today our question is from Randall, who lives in Butte, Montana, and Randall asks Well, that didn’t take long. The peace plan in the Middle East seems to be unraveling. Israel is accusing Hamas of not meeting the agreement and has resumed bombi...
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Season 4
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Episode 210
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36:37