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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 have a question from Tricia from Jersey City, New Jersey, writes I recently saw that this Greenland debacle is starting to escalate. Germany is deploying 2 warships to Greenland, and the EU is discussing establishing a 100,000-strong joint military force. Why do you think Europe is taking these actions, and what might be the consequences, if any, for the US if they stay this course? Are they standing up to us, their ally?  And now we are threatening to attack Iran. What the hell is going on? Are we doomed to be constantly at war with someone? Support the showThe 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 SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify Amazon Music ...

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 Dante from Council Bluff, Iowa, who writes: The tragic shooting of Renee Good is on everyone's mind. We are still getting more information regarding this tragic death. The Administration is painting this as justified and making Ms. Good, not the victim, but the reason for her death. I think this narrative is shameful, but there are outlets that are promoting this account of events. On January 6th, when the young woman was killed while storming into the capital, the far right painted her as a martyr.  Even though what she was doing was illegal. But the right is now painting this woman, who was clearly murdered as a terrorist. I guess my question is: Is America as we once knew it dead? Have we become so polarized that we cannot see this for the tragedy that it is? Does the panel believe there will be any accountability for the continued violence against citizens who oppose this President?Support the showThe 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 SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify Amazon Music ...

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 taking a recording from the end of 2025 to discuss the mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia.Mandy, who lives in Sydney, Australia, writes, Well, it looks like gun violence has come back to my country's shores. As I am sure you are aware, we had a horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach this past week. As I write this, we know of at least three dead and many more injured. Once again, this seems to be directed at the Jewish community in my country. Our PM Albanese has classified this as an Islamic terrorist attack. Although Australia has had past incidents of mass shootings, it’s been almost 30 years since the last incident. With the conflict in the Middle East still uncertain, the xenophobia currently in the US and Europe, and the general madness seemingly spreading around the world, do you see this as a trend? Should the Jewish communities around the world be concerned? Do you see any other communities that might become targets? Support the showThe 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 SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify Amazon Music ...

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 will answer 3 email questions and present one feel-good story that should serve as an example for Americans. Our First email is from Tyler from Los Angeles, California, who writes, I’m starting to hear a lot about Trump bringing back the Monroe Doctrine as the new foreign policy of the US. I know, I know, I should remember from history what this is, but can you please refresh my memory?  How would a policy from the early 19th century play out in the early 21st century? Is it even possible to adopt the Monroe Doctrine in today’s geopolitical climate?  I’d also like the panels take on the charges being brought against Maduro. Do these seem legitimate? Next, we hear from John, who lives in Mount Vernon, Virginia, writes: OK, even the most Trumpy Trump supporter must see that the attack on Venezuela has no benefit for the average American citizen. We have people being kicked off healthcare coverage due to rising premiums. We have a higher unemployment rate than we’ve seen in decades. Grocery prices are outrageous. Trump vetoed a bipartisan clean-water bill for Colorado because they didn’t like his policies. (i.e., Boebert or Colorado wouldn’t take her name off the bill that demanded the release of the Epstein files). I saw a poll that said 75% of Americans believe Congress should have been consulted before this action was taken. I think I’m seeing cracks in Trump's support. Now that he has taken these legally questionable actions, what, if anything, can anyone, including Congress, do?And finally, a story that shows there is still the potential for good.  Mike, who lives in Decatur, Georgia, writes: I know you’ll be discussing the recent events in Venezuela.  I wanted to highlight a more positive story that we don’t see much in the mainstream media, but that is a major story in local news. The Buddhist Monks Walk for Peace. I’m not sure if the panel is aware, but 20 or so Venerable Monks from Texas are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote mindfulness, peace, and harmony. Communities are all coming out to welcome these monks. PoliceSupport the showThe 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 SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify Amazon Music ...

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!So today we continue our conversation about the recent events in Venezuela, and our listeners have two excellent questions.Sandra from Dallas, Texas writes: Trump is claiming that the US is now in charge of Venezuela and that we are going to be running that country. Dr. Mark has always said that invasion is easy, occupation is the hard part. I know the Maduro regime wasn’t popular, but do you think the Venezuelan people are going to lie down and accept being a colony of the US? And although I’ve heard no details as to how the US will “run” Venezuela, is this even possible?  What do you think this might look like, and what challenges and or dangers do you see for American troops managing this situation? Trump can’t run our country; how does anyone think he can run a country that is such a mess as Venezuela? And Tammy from Syracuse, New York, writes We have heard very little from the rest of the world following the US attack on Venezuela. What do you think might be the world's reaction once the dust settles? Dr. Scott theorized that Trump is setting up conditions under which the US, China, and Russia carve up the world into spheres of influence. I’m starting to hear more along these lines in mainstream media. Yet, some outlets are saying this might send a message to Putin and Xi Jinping to behave themselves. Do you think this is a reasonable assessment? Or do you think this is something Greenland and the other territories Trump has mentioned, Colombia, Mexico, etc., should be more concerned about? Support the showThe 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 SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify Amazon Music ...