Best Dr. Mark George Bound Podcasts (2025)

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Soft Secession S4E183 09.17.2025 29:34

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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 Wyatt, who lives in Reno, NV. Wyatt asks, 'I’ve been hearing the term" Quiet Secession" recently.' What is it? Is it a thing? And does it sound like a plausible resistance to federal overreach? S…

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The 900,000 jobs revision S4E182 09.16.2025 24:34

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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 Kevin, who lives in Miami, FL. Kevin asks, So, the Department of Labor Statistics has revised past statistical job data." Last year, the revision was over 900,00,0, down from previous estimate…

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Hyundai Illegals S4E181 09.15.2025 17:57

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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 Mike, who lives in Atlanta, GA. Mike asks, Last week, ICE raided a Hyundai plant here in Georgia and detained over 400 people for allegedly living and working in the US illegally. Most of those d…

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Russian Drones over Poland S4E180 09.12.2025 19:40

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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 Nora, who lives in Anchorage, AK, and Nora asks It’s being reported that Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland on their way to Ukraine. It’s even being reported that Poland scrambled the…

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Qatar airstrike, an end to potential peace? S4E179 09.11.20254 25:04

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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 Peter, who lives in Norman, OK, and Peter asks Well, that didn’t take long. Israel conducted an air strike on the capital of Qatar to eliminate the Hamas leadership, and the world is losing its mi…

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Death in Our Schools S4E178 09.10.2025 16:54

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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 answer a question from Robert, who lives in Seattle, WA. Robert asks, Last week we had another tragic school shooting in Minnesota. This madness just continues as lawmakers only offer thoughts and prayers. It seem…

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Trump, Hegseth and the illegal use of troops S4E177 09.09.2025 18:46

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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's question comes from Mark, who lives in Chicago, IL. Mark asks, A federal judge recently ruled that Trump and Hegseth violated federal law by using the US military to help carry out law enforcement activities in and …

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Dealing with the homeless crisis equitably S4E176 09.08.2025 30:55

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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 answer a question from Crystal, who lives in Rochester, MN. I serve as a medical services coordinator at a nonprofit clinic, where I work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. From this work, I’ve s…

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Speech on Fire: Patriotism, Protest, and Presidential Overreach S4E175 09.05.2025 12:35

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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 Christopher, who lives in Little Rock, AK. Christopher asks, Trump signed an EO to prosecute flag burning. This has sparked constitutional backlash even from Fox News analysts. Does the panel see…

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China, Russia, and India: The new world order? S4E174 09.04.2025 32:42

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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 answer a question from Michael, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael asks This past week, the leaders of China, India, and Russia met at an economic forum. They appear to be creating a powerful anti-American…

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The Twist Podcast #303: Vacation's a Drag, Cracker Barrel Crack Up, and Emma Zoe Lyons Reviews 'Coming Out Under Fire' 44:13

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose in this post-Provincetown recap. We talk drag, the Cracker Barrel uproar nobody cared about, and enoy another great review from Emma Zoe Lyons.

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Trump's city take over plans S4E173 09.03.2025 31:40

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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 answer another question from a listener. From Shelby, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, Shelby asks, "Okay, let me first say that I voted for President Trump in 2024. Although after only a few short months, I am b…

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Iran’s Political Prisoners: Countdown to Execution S4E172 09.02.2025 11:21

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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's question is from Krystal, who lives in Quebec, Canada, and Krystal asks, Iran seems to be stepping up their political prisoner executions, and the rest of the world has gone silent. What do you guys see as the inter…

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The Enemies List S4 E171 09.01.2025 22:09

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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 heard from Marcee, who lives in Pueblo, CO, and Marcee asks, former National Security Advisor Bolton’s home was raided by the FBI. Now, Trump is threatening to investigate Chris Christie. Now I’m not a fan of eithe…

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Mail in Ballots and Machine Politics: Trump's Executive Order Gambit S4E170 08.29.2025 19:03

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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 Ron, who lives in Richmond, VA. Ron asks, "Trump is pushing to ban mail-in voting and machines." Is this a policy move or a political signal? Could free and fair elections be held without these t…

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Starvation as Strategy: Amnesty’s Accusation Against Israel S4E169 08.28.2025 29:42

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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 continue answering great questions from our listeners. It's from Rory, who lives in Houston, Texas, and Rory asks Amnesty International is claiming that Israel is using starvation as a weapon in Gaza. Does the pan…

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the Smithsonian Controversy: Who gets to decide what history gets told? S4E168 08.27.2025 19:31

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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 again answer a listener's email. From Richard, who lives in Watertown, NY and Richard asks, Trump is escalating his attacks on the Smithsonian Institute museums, saying there is too much focus on slavery and “how …

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The Redistricting Wars S4E167 08.26.2025 15:54

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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 answer another listener's email. From Torri, who lives in Tacoma, Washington, Torri asks, Demonstrations have erupted over Trump’s redistricting push. Texas Republicans are pushing mid-cycle redistricting while Ca…

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the Politics of Late Night Comedy S4E166 08.25.2025 17:16

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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 again answer a listener's email. From Samuel, who lives in Roanoke, VA, Samuel asks, recently Jay Leno criticized politicized comedy, and John Oliver fired back. What should satire’s role be in democracy, audience…

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Air Canada Strike: Labor Rights in Turbulent Skies and Real ID's S4E165 08.22.2025 21:18

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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 answer an email from Canada, from Mandy, who lives in Toronto, Canada, and Mandy asks, Over 10,000 flight attendants went on strike, grounding hundreds of flights. What does this strike reveal about working condit…

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Is the Trump–Putin–Zelensky Triangle Diplomacy or Drama? S4E164 08.21.2025 26:49

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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 answer a listener's email from Tom, who lives in Vancouver, BC, and Tom asks, President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky and hinted at a potential peace deal with Russia, while Putin remains resistant. Is…

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The Twist Podcast #302: P-town Bound, Rick Reunites with Bev, and Emma Visits Mr. Rogers Neighborhood 1:05:53

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose in this pre-Provincetown vacation podcast. Rick fills us in on some hot new Rice Krispy treats, chats with Bev about their game show past, and joins Emma for her review of the Mr. Rogers documentary.

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Should Israel take over Gaza? S4E163 08.20.2025 34:59

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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 discussed the idea floated by Israel that they should take over Gaza City. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podca…

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The Bureau of Labor Standards and the FED S4E162 08.19.2025 15:16

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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 are discussing the changes at the Bureau of Labor Standards and potential changes at the FED Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS me…

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The takeover of DC S4E161 08.18.2025 26:21

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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 are discussing the recent deployment of National Guard and FBI agents in the nation's capital. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS m…

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The Trump/Putin Summit S4E160 08.15.2025 24:14

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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 discuss the upcoming Trump/Putin Summit in Alaska. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us”…

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Should the Mets fire their manager? S4E159 08.14.2025 14:09

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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, Scott and I talk about the recent problems with the Mets and consider if the Mets should fire their manager. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page …

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Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? S4E158 08.13.2025 20:35

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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, a listener asks Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? How do domestic issues like political gridlock and social unrest affect foreign policy credibility? Is the U.S. still s…

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, Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? S4E157 08.12.2025 21:14

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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, a listener asks Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? What does meaningful reform look like beyond slogans like “defund” or “reform”? How do economic and racial disparities m…

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Has Social Media Become the New Public Square or a Digital Echo Chamber? S4E156 08.11.2025 23:13

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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, a listener asks Has Social Media Become the New Public Square—or a Digital Echo Chamber? Are platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Threads enhancing or eroding democratic discourse? How do algorithms shape…

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The Twist Podcast #301: Ice Cream Clones, Jaws at 50, More Fan Photos, and Rick Catches Up with Q Brown 1:00:34

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we practice our survival skills, enjoy the dulcet tones of Mark's cloned voice, hear Emma's take on 'Jaws at 50,' and catch up with Q Brown in an exclusive Rick Rose chat.

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What Does “Electability” Really Mean and Who Gets to Define It? S4E155 08.08.2025 20:50

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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, a listener asks What Does 'Electability' Really Mean—and Who Gets to Define It? Is electability a coded term that reinforces systemic bias? How do race, gender, and class shape perceptions of political viability? Sho…

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Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? S4E154 08.07.2025 32:00

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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 a listener asks Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? Are politicians and media outlets actively fueling division for strategic gain? How does polarization affect civic engagement and trust in institution…

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Is the UK Recognition of Palestine helpful S4E153 08.06.2025 27:56

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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, a listener asks if the panel believes that the UK recognizing the Palestinian state is a helpful move for the conflict in the region. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzz…

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Should funding to universities be dependent on adhering to the administration's political ideology? S4E152 08.05.2025 16:35

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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, a listener asks if university funding should be dependent on the school adhering to the current administration's political ideology. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzs…

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Can the Us support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza? S4E151 08.04.2025 27:29

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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, a listener asks if the US can support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct S…

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Is the US moving toward Economic Nationalism S4E150 08.01.2025 23:16

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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, a listener asks if the recent economic moves by Trump are a signal that America is moving toward economic nationalism. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Lan…

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Should Ghislaine Maxwell get immunity? S4E149 07.31.2025 29:07

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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, a listener asks if we think Congress should give Ghislaine Maxwell immunity for her testimony. Additionally, we are asked about our thoughts on the recent South Park Episode. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast…

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A trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working? S4E148 07.30.2025 30:10

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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, a listener asks about a reported trade deal with Japan. Are Trump's tariffs actually working? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS mess…

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Is the Nova Society concerned about our future? S4E147 07.29.2025 17:53

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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, a listener asks the panel if they are concerned about their safety and the future of the podcast. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS …

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The humanitarian Crisis in Gaza S4E146 07.28.2025 38:06

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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 answer a listener's question regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Scott and our guest, Jared, have differing views on the situation. Mark points out that to gain accountability, civil discourse is necessary.…

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The Twist Podcast #300: Fireworks, Jumbotrons, Birthday Wishes, Zachary James Interview and So Much More 1:13:45

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we throw a studio party for our 300th episode. We started The Twist in 2018 and we're as irreverent as ever. They'll never paint over our rainbow lives or our sparkly podcast, as we enjoy a PBS review from Emma, Rick's interview with Zachary James, and an up-and-personal chat with Jo Klett, whose wisdom a…

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Is Trump planning on renaming everything? S4E145 07.25.2025 21:28

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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! A listener asks if Trump's recent attempts to force the Washington Commanders to become the Redskins again are a signal that he is planning on renaming everything. Why would he be doing this? Support the show The Nova Socie…

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UNESCO and USAID S4E144 0724.2025 33:01

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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 welcome our friend and colleague, Dr. Jared O. Bell, to the show as we answer a listener's question about President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from UNESCO. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season…

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A Trump Supporter Responds S4E143 07.23.2025 28:08

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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, a previous emailer to the show responds, telling us what he thinks we should be giving Trump credit for. Our answer might not be what he was looking for. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monda…

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A disaster in Texas while ICS and the National Guard are in LA S4E142 07.22.2025 20:42

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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, a listener asks why people aren't outraged by ICS, the National Guard, and Marines patrolling LA while Texas is in the middle of a disaster? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! O…

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Why are Democrats not gaining in popularity? S4E141 07/21/2025 27:51

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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, a listener asks why, with Trump's popularity dropping, democrats are not gaining in the polls? What can the Dems do to change this trend? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our …

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New Global Economic Alliances and the Burden of Rural Red States S4E140 07.18.2025 26:27

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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, a listener asks about new global economic alliances without the US, and Scott thinks Rural Red states are a financial burden to the rest of the country. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday…

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The Epstein Files S4E139 07.17.2025 26:23

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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, a listener asks if the non-release of the Epstein files will have an impact on Trump. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to t…

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Trump's trade war with Japan S4E138 07.16.2025 22:09

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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 a listener asks about the recent response from the Japanese Prime Minister in response to Trump's tariffs. Support the show The Nova Society Podcast Season 4 every Monday - Friday! Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Dir…