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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 34min
TRUMP And The Mimetic Cross (Appearance on 2Bit Podcast)
David Gornoski appears on Jason Mironchuk’s “At the End of the Day” show alongside Q of Mimetic Value. “Many people know of Rene Girard’s theories of desire and violence, but what does his Mimetic Theory and the Scapegoat have to say about Christianity? Are we Westerners haunted by the Cross? Is Trump the scapegoat to end ALL scapegoats?” Subscribe to 2 Bit Podcast here. Q’s Substack. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
TRUMP: Is He Guilty? Lies Your Liberal Teacher Told You w/ Wilfred Reilly
David Gornoski sits down with Kentucky University Professor Wilfred Reilly to talk about the hostility to WNBA's Caitlin Clark, the impact of Trump's conviction, Reilly's upcoming book "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me," religion as a binding agent, low testosterone, and more. Buy Prof. Reilly's book here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Jun 3, 2024 • 55min
THINGS HIDDEN 195: What Should We Be Doing?
David Gornoski and James Kourtides talk about Trump's conviction, how Trump has influenced other politicians, the need for decentralization, patent gnosticism vs incarnational innovation, what free market medical industry looks like, healing the soil for abundant crops, and more. Check out James Kourtides' YouTube channel. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
May 31, 2024 • 47min
The Science: Peter McCullough MD Exposes Disease X Bird Flu Agenda
David Gornoski is joined by the returning Dr. Peter McCullough for an exciting episode of the Science. Are we facing a bird flu outbreak? Will Fauci and Co face any accountability? Why did the WHO treaty fail? Listen to the full show to find out. Visit Dr McCullough's Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
May 30, 2024 • 49min
The Total State and its Holy Ghost Undoing w/ Auron Macintyre
Auron Macintyre, author of The Total State: How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies, joins the show to talk about what's wrong with mainstream conservatism, the underdog energy of Trump, whether history is cyclical, the reigning pseudo-gnostic worldview, the Christ-hauntedness of Trump's trial, what "loving your enemies" looks like, and more. Buy The Total State here. Visit https://aneighborschoice.com for more
May 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Seed Oil Survival: Are PUFAs Essential? Sugar vs Starch, Thoughts on Ray Peat with Tucker Goodrich
Tucker Goodrich returns to the show to look back at the Ray Peat bioenergetic paradigm while also addressing PUFA damage, qualms about Keto diet, whether Omega 6 should be avoided, sugar vs starch, and more. Read Tucker's Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
May 27, 2024 • 53min
Trump at the Libertarian Party Convention - My Thoughts
David Gornoski breaks down Trump's presence at the Libertarian Party Convention and the state of libertarianism in America. Is libertarianism the closest philosophy to Christianity? What do libertarians lack when it comes to anthropology? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
May 25, 2024 • 1h 30min
THINGS HIDDEN 194: Finding the Sweet Wonder of Life
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about the wonders of being pro-life. They start the conversation on how the Eucharist saves the world from cannibalism and then move into how humans are attracted and repulsed like magnets. Why do moderns recoil at differences? Does Christianity mean to deprive ourselves of the good things in life? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
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May 22, 2024 • 38min
Imprisoning Trump Destroys the Prison State
The podcast explores the parallels between Trump and Christ, challenges societal norms and power dynamics, analyzes the fabricated events of January 6th, and delves into the persecution of a political figure. It also discusses Trump's unconventional political persona and the impact of imprisoning Trump on dismantling injustices within the justice system.
May 21, 2024 • 58min
THINGS HIDDEN 193: The Christ Haunted Town of Twin Peaks
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore David Lynch's TV series Twin Peaks through a Gospel-oriented anthropological lens. Among the topics covered are Lynch's cyclical narratives, the truth behind whodunnit mysteries, how the haunting of Laura Palmer translates into the real world, and more. The Twin Peaks analysis video we talk about is here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
