

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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Sep 5, 2021 • 1h 22min
THINGS HIDDEN 45: Prof. Peter Barber on How Jesus Differs from Myth
In this special THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski catches up with the author of Jesus and Myth, Professor Peter Barber. Together, they look into the world of religion and myths. Professor Barber talks about his introduction to the work of Rene Girard; how Christ subverts and inverts the pattern of ancient myths; how media plays a large part in making and unraveling myths; scapegoating in the pandemic; Jesus' gradual softening of our appetite for violence; and more. Visit Professor Barber's website at togetherinchristu.com For more content by David Gornoski visit aneighborschoice.com

Sep 4, 2021 • 1h 6min
Senior Trump HHS COVID Advisor Blows the Lid on Child Vaccines, Delta Variant Myths
In this intriguing examination of COVID treatment and restrictions, David Gornoski is joined by former WHO and HHS scientist, Dr. Paul Alexander. Dr. Alexander talks about the dangers of avoiding early treatment; whether we should be worried about the new Delta variant; the nature of the FDA's approval of vaccines; the politicization and corruption of the medical profession; the revelation from Israel with regards to the hospitalization of the vaccinated; natural immunity; the faults in PCR tests; the gaslighting over Ivermectin; and more. For more content by David Gornoski visit aneighborschoice.com

Sep 3, 2021 • 47min
Why We Can't Criticize China - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the new draconian measures being taken by the Australian government and the Big Pharma attack on generic medicine. What do the Big Pharma and Big Tech censorship of dissenting medical voices reveal about the status quo? Why does America promote criticism for its founders but not for its enemies? What is the anthropological reason for the rise of victim-garbed coercion in politics? Listen to the show to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 3, 2021 • 48min
The Errors of Postmodernism, Fighting Totalitarianism - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on how Joe Rogan won the battle against COVID and DC's nation-building failure in Afghanistan. Also in the show, Professor Michael Rectenwald, the author of Beyond Woke, calls in to talk about the errors of postmodernism, Wokeism in libertarianism, big corporation alliance with the state, growing totalitarianism, and how we can reintroduce the discussion for individual autonomy in culture. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Visit the website of Michael Rectwenwald at michaelrectenwald.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 2, 2021 • 24min
Tho Bishop on the Big Corporation Monopoly on Medicine, Taxas Bans Abortion - A Neighbor's Choice
The Mises Institute's Tho Bishop calls in to talk about Joe Rogan's daring to go against establishment medicine; the media parroting of "dewormer;" the big corporation monopoly on medicine; the recent abortion restriction in Texas; and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 2, 2021 • 19min
Science and U: Was There a Big Bang? - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Weiping Yu, the chief science officer of A Neighbor's Choice, joins David Gornoski for another exciting segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the claim that scientists have discovered the secret of wireless charging and whether the universe was really created through a big bang. Listen to the full segment for all this and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 2, 2021 • 48min
How Not to Apply Rene Girard to Current Events - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode by deconstructing a misinterpretation of Rene Girard's mimetic theory and explaining how we can avoid further misinterpretations. Is it possible to be exposed to Girard's work and still scapegoat others? What are the latest Orwellian revelations coming out of Australia? Are parents finally standing up for their children against tyrannical restrictions? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 1, 2021 • 50min
LA Local Responds to California Mandate - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski is joined by returning guest Willy Fort who talks about the possibility of vaccination passports, Larry Elder's chances in California, school choice, and more. Also joining David is nutritional researcher, Tucker Goodrich who discusses the validity of seed oil testing on mice, the importance of exercise, whether we can consume even a little amount of seed oil, palm oil, farm-raised fish, and more nutrition-related topics. Visit Tucker Goodrich's fascinating blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 1, 2021 • 47min
The Anthropological Victory of Christ - A Neighbor's Choice
What we're seeing right now is nothing new but a retreading of twentieth-century coercive policies, David Gornoski says as he begins the show. Join David as he explains the true meaning of mythology and how Christianity deconstructed myths and its ability to legitimize collective violence. How does modern-day government refine the crowd violence of ancient times? How does Christ's crucifixion affect the trajectory of human history? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 31, 2021 • 47min
Anthony Sabatini Takes on Mask and Vaccine Mandates - A Neighbor's Choice
Remember how the corporate press used to scapegoat Trump for pandemic mortalities? Why hasn't the same method being used against Biden? Join David Gornoski as he takes on the mimetic groupthink of the corporate media and exposes their usual tactics against dissenting voices. Do we need draconian lockdowns like the one in Australia as Fauci insists? Plus, David is joined by Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini who talks about fighting mask and vaccine mandates; the Afghanistan withdrawal disaster; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com


