

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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Feb 11, 2021 • 26min
Jeff Deist on the Scapegoating of Florida - A Neighbor's Choice
Mises Institute's Jeff Deist returns to the show to comment on the latest news such as the fiasco that is Trump's impeachment, the effort to turn Trump voters into deplorable second-class citizens, the establishment's history of pushing conspiracy theories, DC's scapegoating of Florida as punishment for making the regime look bad, the future of fiscal conservatism in Florida, soldiers patrolling Washington DC, the normalization of totalitarianism, and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 11, 2021 • 21min
Science and U: Strange New Kind of Magnetism - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski urges us to question religiosity in all spheres of life, including science. Dr. Weiping Yu is back with more Science and U. In this episode, the physicist talks about the most distant thing in our solar system, a newly discovered space object called 'Farfarout.' Dr. Yu also comments on how scientists shot down cancer’s "death star," the discovery of a strange new form of magnetism within "magnetic graphene," and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 11, 2021 • 47min
Understanding Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory - A Neighbor's Choice
What is mimesis and how do we understand it? How does it help us understand what's going on in the West today? David Gornoski starts the episode by answering these questions and explaining why the best way to heal society is to imitate Jesus and concede the rivalry. Where did the western concern for animals, i.e. veganism, come from? Why is victim-posturing for power a uniquely post-Christian phenomenon? What is the Gospel technology? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 23min
THINGS HIDDEN 26: The Gospel of Jesus vs the Gospel of Caesar
What did Caiaphas mean when he said, "it is better that one man die than the whole nation perish?" David Gornoski sits down with writer Michael Plaisted and, together, they attempt to tackle this question for our times. Was there any semblance of socialism during the time of Christ? And if there was how did Jesus respond to it? Is bureaucracy an altar of blood sacrifice? Was Jesus' nonviolent way of life only a temporary tactic or was it something of greater significance in a world ruled by mob violence? Was the early church practicing anarcho-communism or was it doing something that transcended all forms of government on Earth? Michael's conclusion that the heart of the state is sacrifice is an interesting independent confirmation of Rene Girard's own Mimetic theory on the matter. Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Visit Michael Plaisted's website at abolishhumanarchism.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 10, 2021 • 47min
Hidden Victims of the Uniparty Cry Out - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski reads from Donald J. Devine's book "Enduring Tension" wherein the author talks about scapegoating as the heart of government. Is Florida the future of conservatism? Why is the corporate press targeting Florida all of a sudden? Is it true that Trump pardoned only his friends and allies? Listen to the show to find out. Plus, Amy Povah returns to the show with Lavonne Roach, imprisoned unjustly on drug-related charges, who recently received clemency. How can we stand with victims of statist coercion like Lavonne Roach? Use the gospel technology and tell their stories! Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 10, 2021 • 47min
DC's Scapegoat Ritual Falls Apart, Corey DeAngelis on School Choice - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski continues his analysis of DC's scapegoating of Trump and his supporters. Did the Democrats just contradict themselves on the origin of the Capitol storming? "The McWoke media are losing their minds because people like Sen. Hawley aren't taking their scapegoat ritual seriously." David also talks about the religiosity of wearing masks as well as the evolution of media. Also in the episode, David is joined by Corey DeAngelis to discuss the future of school choice. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 9, 2021 • 46min
Can Talk Radio Become a Place for Peacemakers? - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode by commenting on Glenn Greenwald's article about Neera Tanden and how she pushed the baseless conspiracy theory that Russia changed Hillary Clinton's votes in the 2016 election. What's the origin of politics? David traces it back to religion which means "to bind together" Can radio become a place of peacemaking? How can we bind together in a nonviolent manner in our time? How can we bypass the establishment's artificial barriers and be in solidarity with all victims around the world? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 9, 2021 • 47min
The Impotent Show Trial and Other Circuses - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski returns with A Neighbor's Choice and he talks about the ongoing Trump impeachment. David highlights the need to escape the establishment's attempt to redefine reality and get back to the true reality of Jesus' restoration of personhood. David also talks about how government-sponsored nutrition science is ruining our country's health. "Single-payer healthcare can't fix what single-payer nutrition science broke." Why is the media okay with Antifa's collective violence and not with others? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 6, 2021 • 1h 43min
THINGS HIDDEN 25: The Christ-Haunted Faith of Socialism
David Gornoski sits down with Dr. Andrei Znamenski, a professor of history with an interest in anthropology. Znamenski starts the discussion by breaking down the evolution of human society from the Marxist perspective and makes the case that Marxism is fundamentally a religious philosophy. Like all religions, Marxism is based on the scapegoat mechanism. How do Marxists employ this scapegoat mechanism in their ideology? Why did Russia and China readily accept socialism in the twentieth century? What were the early Christian influences in China that paved the way for Marxism to take root? How did socialism and communism come out of Christian deviations? What is the link between today's cultural left-Woke ideology and classic Marxism? Listen to the full podcast as Andrei Znamenski answers these important questions and more. Buy Andrei Znamenski's book Socialism as a Secular Creed here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more exclusive podcasts and radio shows from David Gornoski.

Feb 5, 2021 • 47min
Scott Horton Returns with "Enough Already" - A Neighbor's Choice
In this episode, David Gornoski is joined by Antiwar.com's Scott Horton who just released his latest book Enough Already. "I'm telling the history of last forty years," Scott Horton says, "that everybody knows." What is the origin of Saddam Hussein's rise to power and why was he taken down? Why did the war on terrorism result in the overthrowing of secular dictators and the rise of jihadists in places like Iraq and Libya? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Buy Scott Horton's book "Enough Already" on Amazon. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com