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
602 episodes
TSA, ICE in Airports, and Trump's Muller comments S5E36 03.27.2026
Today our question is from Troy from Pine Valley, California, who writes, ICE in airports? As if they weren’t bad enough out in the open! This just sounds like a disaster looking for a place to happen. I never thought I’d be defending the TSA, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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22:15
What is really going on in Iran S5E35 03.25.2026
Today we field a question from Tina from Wildwood, New Jersey, writes: OK, I think I’m confused, and I’m not the only one. Please, if you have any insight, what is really the status of the War with Iran? Trump says we’ve won. Then we are making...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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39:02
Ramon Perez The Digital Democracy Project S5E34 03.23.2026
Today, we welcome Ramon Perez to the podcast. Ramon is an expert on Artificial Intelligence, a former military officer, and Executive Director at the Digital Democracy Project (DDP). After years in both civic service and the tech sector, he’s m...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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1:04:54
Are Republicans crashing and what can Democrats do to take advantage S5E33 03.20.2026
Today, our question comes from Jordan from Houston, Texas, who writes, I don’t know if this is wishful thinking or an actual collapse of the Trump hold is starting to happen. First MTG turned on Trump and resigned from Congress. The back and fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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40:21
Trump asks the world for help S5E32 03.18.2026
Today, our question is from Laura from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, who writes: The reporting regarding the US war in Iran is confusing. Trump says it’s already been won, Iran’s military capabilities are destroyed, and pretty much mission accompl...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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38:30
Will the Iranian War end soon? S5E31 03.16.2026
Today, our question is from Richard from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who writes, So Trump says the war in Iran will end soon. I believe he is feeling the heat. This wasn’t as easy as he thought, go figure. Iran has selected the former ayato...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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42:50
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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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Episode 12
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44:01