

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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May 7, 2021 • 48min
Tucker Goodrich on Seed Oil COVID Connection - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski is joined by nutritional researcher Tucker Goodrich. The two talk about camping as a break from modern excessiveness; the connection between linoleic acid and COVID; and more. Are people who are high in Omega-6 fatty acids more susceptible to COVID? What is ARDS? Should chicken consumption be decreased? Is butter bad for us as certain "studies" claim? Are peanut and palm oils good for us? Listen to the full episode to find out. Read Tucker Goodrich's fascinating blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

May 7, 2021 • 47min
Courageous Faith vs. Slavish Faith - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski begins the show by stressing how market forces, led by unhindered entrepreneurial innovation, can weed out bad things such as faulty nutrition science. The reactionary forces working against liberty, David argues, comes from the religious space of the State. Are there any differences between liberal democracy and communism? How does Christ undermine the scapegoating power structures of the world? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

May 6, 2021 • 26min
Jeff Deist on Fake Economy and Fake Media - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist, the President of the Mises Institute, joins David Gornoski to discuss the institutionalized confusion on what money is supposed to be. "We've created more money in this pandemic than we've created in our entire two-hundred-year history," Jeff Deist remarks. Are we already witnessing another inflation? In light of the rise of Dogecoin, why are the younger generations fascinated by cryptocurrency? Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

May 6, 2021 • 20min
Science and U: New Radio Emissions from Venus - A Neighbor's Choice
The show's chief science advisor, Dr. Weiping Yu, returns with more Science and U. The renowned physicist comments on the news that the solar probe Parker detects natural radio emission from Venus. What technological possibilities can we foresee when we look at the UFO phenomenon? Is gravity a double copy of other forces? Listen to the full segment to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

May 6, 2021 • 47min
The Ethics of Gain-of-Function Researches - A Neighbor's Choice
There's nothing progressive in perpetuating wars overseas, giving healthcare to crony corporations, and restricting innovation. Should we completely abandon the focus on physical innovation and focus only on digital innovation? In light of recent revelations from Wuhan, why aren't there any discussions on the ethics surrounding gain-of-function researches? Since Obama, Biden, and Clinton have more violence in their track records than Trump why are they spared by Twitter and Facebook? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

May 5, 2021 • 50min
The Left Has Sided With Big Pharma - A Neighbor's Choice
"God is government and governments are gods; that's what we're led to believe." Why has the Left stopped their skepticism and are now siding with big pharmaceutical corporations? Should conservatives be concerned with the state of public schools? Join David Gornoski as he comments on the corporate press' relationship with Big Pharma; the recent UFO revelations; the scapegoating of Florida; the scapegoating of "whiteness;" and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

May 3, 2021 • 47min
Disarming the Scapegoating Mob of Cancel Culture - A Neighbor's Choice
Why must every tyrant act politically correct to achieve power? Where do our personal liberties originally come from? What is the cause behind the coming inflation? How can we disarm the scapegoating mob of cancel culture? Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski answers these questions while also commenting on some of the latest news such as the recent revelations from Guantanamo Bay, Ron DeSantis' lifting of local COVID restrictions, the possibility of Trump's return to social media, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

May 3, 2021 • 47min
Rescuing Science from Politics - A Neighbor's Choice
How do we rescue the spirit of scientific inquiry from the mouth of the religious institution of the State? Join David Gornoski as he cuts through corporate media groupthink and explains why we must reject monopolies so that we can have scientific dissent which is crucial in pursuing truth. Is a de facto priesthood consistent with scientific inquiry? How do we escape the cultist mindset that is being circulated by the McWoke movement more and more in these times? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

May 1, 2021 • 1h 27min
THINGS HIDDEN 32: How Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory Informs Economics
THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski is joined by Q from Mimetic Value. How do we get valuable economic insights using the toolkit of Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory? How much of what we call identity is actually mimetic desire? Does mimesis dictate the value of an object? How has Jesus' crucifixion led to the questioning of paradigms, even within the scientific community? How can we separate greed from envy in market economics, and how can we correct the anti-capitalist critique of socialism? How can we keep envy out of the marketplace? Watch the full podcast to find out and more. Visit Q's website at mimetic.substack.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Apr 30, 2021 • 50min
Michael Rectenwald on Whiteness Scapegoating - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by highlighting how Biden's menthol cigarette ban sets the stage for more incarceration of non-violent people. David is joined by Michael Rectenwald, author of Beyond Woke, who talks about how "whiteness" is scapegoated by a victim-garbed political movement. What is "whiteness?" How and where did critical theory originate? How does Christianity put an end to this never-ending scapegoating in human history? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Follow Michael Rectenwald at michaelrectenwald.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com