

David Gornoski
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 47min
What's Happening With the Drug Mandates? - A Neighbor's Choice
Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini joins David Gornoski to give us an update on what's going on with Ron DeSantis' ban on drug mandates. What do we make of OSHA's suspension of Biden's drug mandates? Listen to the full episode to find out. Plus, David gives us some much-needed analysis of the news and topics such as the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, declining public opinion of Biden's health, GOP chances for the midterm elections, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 17, 2021 • 47min
How Nutrition Affects Our Identity and Appearance - A Neighbor's Choice
Joining David Gornoski for an exciting conversation on how nutrition affects our identity is the author of Deep Nutrition, Dr. Cate Shanahan. Is gender dysphoria related to our nutritional intake? What is endocrine disruption and how is it connected to seed oils? Do seed oils distort facial symmetry? Should red meat be treated the same as junk food? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit Dr. Cate Shanahan's website at drcate.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 16, 2021 • 47min
Rittenhouse as Scapegoat? - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski calls in and joins Tho Bishop for an analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial with an anthropological lens. How do we make sense of the pandemic tyranny in the larger picture of history? What are some innovations and platforms that we can be excited about for the future? What makes Ron DeSantis different from the rest of the Republicans? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 16, 2021 • 47min
The Toxic Politicization of Society - A Neighbor's Choice
Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute starts the show with the question of whether the scapegoating of Trump has brought any catharsis to America as the media claims. What important lessons can we learn from the Kyle Rittenhouse trial? Joining Tho is Jonathan Newman, the author of The Broken Window. Tho and Jonathan discuss the supposedly transitory aspect of inflation, the overshadowing of economics by central planning, Keynesian economics, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 15, 2021 • 48min
Enough Already, Time to End the Wars and Inflation - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute is joined Scott Horton, author of Enough Already, for an intriguing conversation on America's foreign policy and endless wars. Are Americans aware of the many wars that are being undertaken in their names around the world? Is the "threat" of China a good reason against secession? Plus, renowned economist Dr. Bob Murphy calls in to talk about the crisis of inflation, supply chain shortages, the failure of politics, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 15, 2021 • 46min
Rittenhouse Trial Nears End, Healthcare Inflation - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute guest hosts this episode of A Neighbor's Choice and he is joined by Tho Bishop, also from the Mises Institute. As the trial nears its end, what awaits Kyle Rittenhouse? Why are Antifa/BLM riots mostly overlooked by the mainstream media? Also joining Jeff is Murray Sabrin, author of Universal Medical Care from Conception to End of Life, who calls in to discuss the inflated cost of medical care in America and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 12, 2021 • 47min
The Real American Divide - A Neighbor's Choice
Ford Seeuws, the Surfing Violinist, guest hosts this episode of A Neighbor's Choice. He is joined by J.P. Ferreira and the two talk about the divide in America between cosmopolitans and traditionalists; whether faith is reasonable; the proper places for laws; and more. What are the keys to heaven that Jesus refers to? How do we transcend the cosmic plane? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Check out J.P. Ferreira's blog here. Subscribe to the Surfing Violinist's YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 12, 2021 • 47min
Myths, Entrepreneurship & Creativity - A Neighbor's Choice
Ford Seeuws, the Surfing Violinist, guest hosts this episode of A Neighbor's Choice. Ford starts the show with some reflection on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. Ford is joined by Brett Lindell, CEO of Pantheon Holdings, and the two discuss the lessons we can learn from ancient myths, the influence of Jordan Peterson, the introduction to Austrian economics, entrepreneurship, creativity, sacrifice, and more. Subscribe to the Surfing Violinist's YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 11, 2021 • 48min
Fauci and the Ideological Capture of Science - A Neighbor's Choice
Jim Babka is joined by Max Borders, the author of the Social Singularity, who calls in to discuss the validity of the drug mandates; whether drug mandates are directed by ideology rather than scientific study; Fauci and the Wuhan lab leak; Moderna's connection to the government; the scapegoating of the drug mandate rejectors; the targeting of children with decreed medicine; the role of the mainstream media in the pandemic; and more. Check out Max Borders' articles here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 11, 2021 • 47min
The Truth Behind the World Wars, American Interventionism - A Neighbor's Choice
In this episode, Jim Babka of Downsize DC guest hosts the show and he is joined by Perry Willis, contributor for the Zero Aggression Project. Jim and Perry talk about the bad aspects behind Veteran's Day; whether any of the modern wars involving the US are justified; why many nations sided with the Soviet Union during the Cold War; how government interventionism increases spending and profits for the political elites; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com