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von Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann Welden
The new Congress and foreign policy S5E135 11.13.2026
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We address listener questions about the headlines shaping today’s world and the social and political forces behind them. Our mission is to offer clear, unbiased commentary rooted in critical thinking and analytical rigor. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we examine current events and the challenges facing society, while still keeping space for engaging, enjoyable dialogue. We hold that facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation remain among the most serious threats to an informed and healthy civic culture.
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- The new Congress and foreign policy S5E135 11.13.2026 · 39 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 135Do 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! Daniel from Port Huron, Michigan, writes: I'm sure…
- A MAGA supporter writes into the show. S5E134 11.11.2026 · 30 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 134Do 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! Albert from Columbus, Ohio writes: Well, I’m sure…
- What explains the quiet Republican response to the midterms? S5E133 11.09.2026 · 35 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 133Do 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! Tammy from Austin, Texas writes: I can hardly…
- The 2026 Midterms Examined with Jen Thompson and Eva Posner S5E132 11.06.2026 · 1 Std. 28 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 132Do 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 are pleased to welcome two of our…
- Trees that voted for the Chainsaw and when the National Daddy is a Psychopath with Stephen Ducat S5E131 11.04.2026 · 54 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 131Do 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 talk again with Dr. Stephen Ducat, the…
- The Ramaswamy Ad and the ideology of winning in politics at any price with Jen Thompson S5E130 11.02.2026 · 1 Std. 8 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 130Do 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 welcome back Jen Thompson, one of our…
- Diesel from Russia S5E129 10.30.2026 · 24 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 129Do 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! Trevor from Scranton, Pennsylvania, writes: Please…
- Should We have a Press Secretary in the Era of Trump? S5E128 10.28.2026 · 17 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 128Do 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! Teshie from Washington, DC writes: Well, here we go…
- What does Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu mean? S5E127 10.26.2026 · 24 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 127Do 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! Isaac from Haifa, Israel writes: Yesterday…
- Should the US assist Saudi Arabia? S5E126 10.23.2026 · 35 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 126Do 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! Tyrone from Manchester, New Hampshire, writes: The…
- The Kimberly Gilfoyle Debacle S5E125 10.21.2026 · 23 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 125Do 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! Sonnie from the University of Georgia writes: So…
- Should we hold a public execution? S5E124 10.19.2026 · 31 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 124Do 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! Todd, from Texas Christian University, writes: What…
- More conversations with Eva Posner S5E123 10.16.2026 · 41 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 123Do 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 again welcome back one of our favorite…
- A Conversation with Eva Posner S5E122 10.14.2026 · 50 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 122Do 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 again welcome back one of our favorite…
- Polls or Prediction Markets. Which is closer to being correct? S5E121 10.12.2026 · 30 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 120Do 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! James from SUNY Albany writes: I’m studying…
- Is Martial Law Possible? S5E120 10.09.2026 · 45 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 120Do 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! Terry from the University of Georgia writes: I’m…
- The Jack Smith Senate Hearing S5E119 10.07.2026 · 26 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 119Do 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! Sierra, from THE Ohio State University, writes: As…
- Israel, The UN, Foreign Policy, and Arrest Warrants S5E118 10.05.2026 · 28 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 118Do 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! Sydney from Las Vegas, Nevada writes: I’m a student…
- The Xi Visit and the American Press S5E117 10.02.2026 · 18 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 117Do 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! Mike from Houston, Texas, writes: I found it…
- Is the US grievance culture a prime environment for authoritarianism in the future? S5E116 09.30.2026 · 44 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 116Do 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! Kelly, from Marquette University, writes: I’m a…
- A Canadian Perspective with Markham Hilsop S5E115 09.28.2026 · 1 Std. 12 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 115Do 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 welcome Markham Hilsop to the show…
- Leaving our Bubbles with Wesley Warshawer S5E114 09.25.2026 · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 114Do 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 welcome Wesley Warshawer to the show…
- Don Kettl helps us answer more listener questions. S5E113 09.23.2026 · 24 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 113Do 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, Dr. Don Kettl agreed to stay around and help…
- Wild Pivot: Notes from a Political Life Rewritten with Jen Thompson S5E112 09.21.2026 · 54 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 112Do 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’re delighted to welcome back Jen Thompson…
- Listener Questions with Dr. Don Kettl: Even if the Dems win isn't the math still against them? S5E111 09.18.2026 · 23 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 111Do 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, Dr. Don Kettl agreed to stay around and help…
- Talking Politics With Don Kettl S5E110 09.16.2026 · 56 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 110Do 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 welcome Dr. Don Kettl to the show. Donald…
- What does the AfD win in Germany Signal S5E109 09.14.2025 · 27 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 109Do 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! Adam from Magdeburg, Germany, writes: Maybe it’s…
- The Digital Democracy Project Update with Ramon Perez S5E108 09.11.2026 · 52 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 108Do 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 get an update on the digital democracy…
- Pardons and Possibilities S5E107 09.09.2026 · 34 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 107Do 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! Tim from Santa Fe, New Mexico, writes: I sometimes…
- A Journey of Insights: Lessons in leadership and Legacy with James G Ellis S5E106 09.07.2026 · 36 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 106Do 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 had the pleasure of interviewing James G…
- Has Jon Ossoff found a winning formula? S5E105 09.4.2026 · 24 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 105Do 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! Tammie, from Atlanta, Georgia, writes, If you’d…
- Turbulence in the political parties and the economy S5E104 09.02.2026 · 39 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 104Do 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! Raymond from Birmingham, Alabama, writes: Both…
- What are we trying to do with Canada? S5E103 08.31.2026 · 24 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 103Do 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! Jennifer from Detroit, Michigan, writes: Well, here…
- Iran Freedom Update with Zolal Habibi S5E102 08.28.2026 · 1 Std. 4 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 102Do 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, Zolal Habibi returns to offer a clear…
- The USS Abraham Lincoln S5E101 08.26.2026 · 28 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 101Do 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 talk about the USS Abraham Lincoln and…
- Another Bromance with North Korea? S5E100 08.24.2026 · 39 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 100Do 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, Scott brings up a tweet from Trump that…
- A Journey to the Authentic Self with Jen Thompson S5E99 08.20.20265 · 56 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 99Do 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 are pleased to speak with our guest, Jen…
- Does the US have a serious weapons shortage? S5E98 08.19.2026 · 26 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 98Do 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! Heiner, from Berlin, Germany writes, Unless anyone…
- Israel Rejects Trump's Peace Plan S5E97 08.17.2026 · 31 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 97Do 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! Mark from Tampa, Florida writes: Prime Minister…
- Max Miller and the Ohio 7th S5E96 08.14.2026 · 23 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 6Do 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! Henry from Toledo, Ohio writes: Representative Max…
- A suggestion from Australia for the Iran Crisis S5E95 08.12.2026 · 17 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 95Do 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! Robby, from Melbourne, Australia writes, You all…
- The Fauci Hearings and COVID S5E94 08.10.2026 · 26 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 94Do 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! Rachel from Monterey, California writes: Last week…
- The Reflecting Pool Case and the fate of Pirro S5E93 08.07.2026 · 26 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 93Do 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! Tammy from Bethpage, New York writes: So, it turns…
- Are we seeing a change in Trump support for Ukraine? S5E92 08.05.2026 · 17 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 92Do 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! Orin, from Boise, Idaho writes, President Trump met…
- A Nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia S5E91 08.03.2026 · 30 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 91Do 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! Tam from Buffalo, NY writes: It appears that the…
- A Change in Casualty Numbers S5E90 07.31.2026 · 29 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 90Do 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! Mike from San Diego, California writes: The…
- Trump Addresses the Nation S5E89 07.29.2026 · 32 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 89Do 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! David, from Charleston South Carolina writes, I’m…
- Could the Current World Conflicts Escalate into something bigger S5E88 07.28.2026 · 41 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 88Do 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! Jaz from Atlanta, Georgia writes: The war in Iran…
- Red State Logic S5E87 07.24.2026 · 28 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 87Do 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! Trudy from Mt Washington, New Hampshire writes…
- the Passing of Lindsey Graham S5E86 07.22.2026 · 31 Min. · Staffel 5 Folge 86Do 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! We had a flood of emails yesterday asking for our…







