

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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Mar 18, 2021 • 47min
Cultivating Confidence in a Broken Society - A Neighbor's Choice
How do we solve the problems that we see today? David Gornoski starts the episode by making a strong case for voluntary trade, creative entrepreneurship, and unhindered innovation. How are political extremists like Antifa created? How can we cultivate healthy confidence in society? How do we cultivate good and life-affirming role models for others to emulate? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 17, 2021 • 48min
The State Is a False Messiah - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski continues his analysis of the news. David comments on Glen Greenwald's latest column that highlights the decline in journalism as evidenced by the Capitol protests coverage. How do we break the addiction to politics that is peddled to us by the corporate media? Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski dissects the modern-day myth makers and breaks the myth that the state can be our messiah and solve our problems. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 17, 2021 • 48min
Choosing the Right Role Models - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off the episode with a passionate plea to break the mythmaking of DC that is keeping us mired in cycles of envy and violence. David also comments on the news of the Atlanta killings which claimed the lives of eight people. What is the reason behind such killings? How can we avoid getting brainwashed by the media? How do we choose the right role models from society? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 16, 2021 • 47min
The George Floyd Case Revisited with John Baeza - A Neighbor's Choice
In this special episode, David Gornoski is joined by retired New York detective John Baeza. David and detective Baeza discuss how we can improve the application of law and order and prevent violent crimes effectively. Detective Baeza also talks about some of the latest news surrounding the FBI investigation of the Capitol protests as well as the ongoing court case of George Floyd's death. Was the George Floyd situation handled properly? What can we expect from the court case? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit John Baeza's website nypdtruth.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 16, 2021 • 47min
Spiritual Warfare Against the Disintegration of Families - A Neighbor's Choice
"In order for tyranny to thrive it must have disintegrating families," David Gornoski says as he starts the episode by reflecting on the trajectory of culture in modern times. How important are role models in today's divided society? How important are fathers? Should pregnant women be allowed to fight in wars? Listen to the full episode as David gets to the bottom of these questions while addressing the latest news stories such as the border crisis, the politicization of COVID vaccines, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 15, 2021 • 47min
Coercion vs Skin in the Game Excellence - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski continues his analysis of the news. He comments on the latest tax hike by Biden to fund the COVID stimulus; a woman arrested in a Texas bank for not wearing a mask; failed systems of violence vs. skin-in-the-game excellence; the politicization of science and medicine under Fauci; and more. How wrong is the establishment narrative on nutrition? What is the best way to bypass government-enforced coercion? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 15, 2021 • 47min
Major European Countries Halt AstraZeneca - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode by commenting on the news that major countries like Italy, France, and others have halted the AstraZeneca COVID vaccines. What are the reasons for countries halting this vaccine and how does this sit with the WHO? How far are we from totalitarianism? What does the backlash against Tucker Carlson's comment on pregnant women serving the military signify? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 12, 2021 • 49min
Politics Is Religion - A Neighbor's Choice
"Sacrificing your neighbor's won't solve problems. To solve problems you need to sacrifice your fear." How close is politics to religion? "The state," David says, "is a vestige of old-time religion." Join David Gornoski as he analyses the infusion of Woke politics into the military, the origins of Wokeness in the French postmodernists, the scapegoating of neanderthals in modern discourses, how Jesus shatters persecutions and scapegoating, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 12, 2021 • 47min
Cuomo Almost Cancelled, Trump Probes Rage - A Neighbor's Choice
"We cannot allow people to teach us dependency," David Gornoski says as he starts the episode. Mainstream media narratives aside, how can we recognize real narcissism in politics today? Listen to this episode as David takes on the news, including stories such as Cuomo's refusal to resign, statists "permitting" the embracing of loved ones, Biden's recent speech, the planned criminal/civil investigations against Trump, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 11, 2021 • 27min
Jeff Deist: State Sacrifice vs Christian Mercy - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist, the president of the Mises Institute, returns to the show to take on the latest news from around the country. Will the COVID stimulus benefit us in any way or will it do more harm? What does the Fauci-Wuhan connection reveal about the deep state? What can we do to make sure that our children aren't indoctrinated by toxic ideologies in universities? Why is the state always hostile to Christianity? Listen to the full segment to find out and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com