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Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden
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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.

  1. 10H AGO

    ICE backing down in Minnesota and combating the flooding the zone strategy S5E19 02.16.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 detention. There are over 3000 cases in Texas alone. (I got these numbers from ProPublica. There is a new push for local law enforcement to step in.  Some say it is their duty to arrest and charge federal agents for violating state and local laws. Why do you think this isn’t happening? Can and should local law enforcement intervene?  Next up, Rebecca from Roanoke, Virginia writes, your panel has discussed the Steve Bannon strategy of flooding the zone to create confusion. Today, we have ICE, Bad Bunny, Olympic Athletes speaking out, The Epstein Files, Greenland, the East Wing of the White House, Israel and Iran, and of course the almost forgotten war in Ukraine. With all that is going on, it’s hard to keep up. Stories seem to come and go without any resolution or closure. Then they pop up every so often to divert our attention from something else. Now, you’ve talked about the strategy, but let me ask, what do you see as the solution?  How can the average American be informed when there is so much noise? I get that the strategy is to overwhelm. So, what would you say we can do to not be overwhelmed?  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    46 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Bad Bunny and should English be the National Language? S5E18 02.13.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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, had the biggest audience in Super Bowl history. And, as expected, the far right is crying about the program being in Spanish. I didn’t see it, but I heard the TPUSA alternative program was a complete disaster and had minimal viewership compared to the real show.  I know you all are constantly asked when these right-wing supporters are finally going to get their heads out of their collective butts. And I know the panel can’t really predict when this might happen.  But can’t they see how unpopular they are? How silly they look!  But I will ask this: Does the collective condemnation from those who haven’t been made part of the MAGA cult embolden them?  Might it be time to just ignore them altogether? Next up, Tom from Boulder, Colorado writes: Trump is criticizing our athletes at the Winter Olympics for speaking out about the social and political issues America faces today.  This reminds me of the Black Power signs in past Olympic games. My question is, should athletes refrain from these types of political gestures and statements? Shouldn’t the focus be on the games and sportsmanship rather than on the political divisions facing our country? Do these statements help or just fuel the fire of political division? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    35 min

  3. 4D AGO

    A look at the Middle East S5E17 02.11.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 increasing its hold on the West Bank territory while Iran seems firm in its stance on nuclear enrichment. So, I’d like to hear your thoughts on both of these areas of conflict in the Middle East.   First, the West Bank. How can Israel claim to want peace when it is flagrantly violating international law? Israel seems to treat the West Bank as a legitimate part of the state of Israel. Now, I am not a supporter of Hamas, but isn’t this sort of heavy-handed policy what made these groups rise to power possible? Scott always says Israel is a miracle. I would agree.  So why can't they just be happy with what they have and leave the areas protected by international law alone? How might the issues in the West Bank affect the talks with Iran? Talks continue between Iran and the US.  Iran has brutally put down protests even as Trump threatens military action, sanctions, and his favorite tariffs. Israel is pressing for Iran to have no nuclear enrichment. The US wants Iran to stop supporting terrorist groups and is deploying more military assets to the region. So I guess I’m asking, what’s the point? With the clear divisions between the sides, I cannot see a possible resolution. And why aren’t we calling out what is really the cause of all this?  Trump’s leaving the original Iranian Nuclear deal.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    54 min

  4. FEB 9

    The Epstein Files and a new Grift S5E16 02.09.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 sue anyone.  The IRS, the BBC, and now even Harvard. None of these lawsuits is on behalf of the American people but for his own enrichment. Do any of these lawsuits have a chance? How can Trump sue an agency within his own area of purview? Sounds like a conflict of interest to me.   And next from: Samantha from Casper, Wyoming writes, " Well, the DOJ released more Epstein files. With all that is going on, it seems rather anticlimactic. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, and a host of other economic and political elites are among the list of people mentioned in the 3 million documents released the other day. And there are still another 3 million still left to be seen. It’s being reported that Trump is mentioned more than 4,000 times.  Congress has subpoenaed the Clintons. They have finally agreed, but want their testimony to be in an open session.  My first question is, why would the Clintons want this? Secondly, isn’t Clinton immune from prosecution according to the SCOTUS ruling about Presidential immunity?  Finally, why are no Republicans, including Trump, being targeted by Congress for testimony? He seems to have a lot more “shit on his stick” than many of those Congress wants to talk to.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    38 min

  5. FEB 6

    A pause in ICE funding and the Melania film S5E15 02.06.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 Republicans are just incapable of governing as they try to please Trump. But now ICE's funding will come up again in 2 weeks, which leads me to believe someone sees that this paramilitary group is a danger to society. What do you guys think will happen in 2 weeks? Might this be the end of ICE as we know it? What do you see should be the Democrats' strategy entering these negotiations?  And from Tammy from Flagstaff, Arizona writes, Melania came out last week and wasn’t all that Trump had hoped for. But it’s being reported that it brought in $7 million, which I guess is good for a film of this type. Did anyone on the panel see it? Do you guys see this as just another distraction or just another grift?  Melania made $28 million for this crap.  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    37 min

  6. FEB 4

    Nationalizing Elections and the Fulton County Raid S5E14 02.04.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 do, but I could use some reassurance. I know Brooklynn will sound the alarm, Dr. Scott will sit on the fence, and Dr. Mark will say the system will hold. But I guess the fact that he is even talking about this, and some are making it appear “normal,” is what has concerned me. He really can’t do this right?  Next up: Kaylee from Atlanta, Georgia writes The Trump FBI came into Fulton County and 'stole' all the election records. How is this possible? What could possibly be the reason for getting all this information? Do you think he might be trying to purge the voter rolls in an attempt to exclude anyone who voted against him? Why do you think he continues to investigate 2020 when he won in 2024?  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    54 min

  7. FEB 3

    The Board of Peace and the new World Order S5E13 02.01.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 a motley crew. Do you think they will have any impact, or do you see this board as a billion dollars poorly spent, and they will be ignored? Now I see that Rubio is threatening to use force if the new Venezuelan government doesn’t behave.  So much for the Peace President. Trump is threatening Canada with additional tariffs if it trades with China. Does he really think he’s the President of Canada as well and interim President of Venezuela? What’s next? The EU and India have reached a major deal, and the US is on the outside looking in. Do you think Trump might make more threats regarding this alliance? And finally, Mark Rutte, a former Dutch PM and the current Secretary General of NATO, says Europe cannot go it alone in defending itself. I found this statement rather disturbing. Is NATO beginning to crumble? What might the aftermath actually look like?  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    43 min

  8. JAN 30

    Another ICE related death in Minneapolis S5E12 01.30.2026

    Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! 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 Trump is recalling ICE Barbie and Bovino while sending Homan in to clean up the situation. I listen to the Podcast to try to make sense of what I see as a decline in America. Now it seems the administration has issues with statements that the NRA isn’t happy with. Sometimes you guys give me hope, and sometimes I just think maybe it’s time to move to somewhere off the grid. So, my question is: Does the Homan move indicate that the administration understands how badly they have screwed up? Are Bovino’s and ICE Barbie’s days numbered? The spending bill will be decided this week. Will the government shut down, or do you think Republicans might get their collective heads out of their collective asses and agree to defund ICE to keep the government open? What do you think the strategy of the Democrats should be moving forward on the votes this week?  Also, where are those Epstein files?  Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel Past episodes & read our blog Here. JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...

    44 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    585
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Nova Society
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