Where do we go from here? A Question from South Africa S5E83 07.15.2026

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!Barry from Johannesburg, South Africa writes Since South Africa has been eliminated from the World Cup, I’ve finally had time to catch up on your episodes. And I have to say, binge‑listening gives a very different kind of clarity. I’ve actually started sorting the downloaded episodes into themes so I can evaluate whether there’s a consistent position across your discussions. So far, my little research project suggests that each of you is remarkably consistent in tone and outlook, no matter the topic.But here’s what I’m really curious about: you’ve talked at length about American politics after Trump, and you’ve talked about American foreign policy after Trump. What you haven’t done, at least as far as I can tell,  is bring those two conversations together.So, here’s my question: What does each of you see as the most likely shape of American democracy in the post‑Trump era? And how does that emerging framework fit into the broader landscape of international relations?In the interest of full disclosure, I am an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Johannesburg.LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport 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 the Nova SocietySubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes   Spotify  ...