

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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Dec 1, 2020 • 46min
Humpty Dumpty Can Never Return - A Neighbor's Choice
"How many people of color overseas were bombed or led to starvation? Say their names, New York Times." In this episode, David Gornoski provides a scorching critique of the New York Times' pro-war and pro-injustice narratives disguised as social justice. What lies behind the phenomenon of rich kids wanting to overthrow capitalism? What causes rich millenials to be angry with themselves and to project their frustration onto others? Can the Humpty-Dumpty of ritual human sacrifice be put back together again as these rich socialists desire? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 1, 2020 • 47min
How Victimism Blinds People to Systemic Oppression - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski is back with another exciting episode and this time he gets to the bottom of the Democrats' victimist-driven politics as deflection from real tyranny. Beneath the veneer of diversity and social justice, the Democrats and their media allies perpetuate nothing but crony corporatism and authoritarianism. Does the Left's "diversity" matter when people like Janet Yellen in Biden's team systematically strip people of all groups of their freedom and purchasing power? Listen to the full episode to learn how Jesus' personhood revolution hastens the funerals of the gods of coercion and sacrifice. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 30, 2020 • 25min
Veterans Radio: How Can We End the Afghanistan War? - A Neighbor's Choice
Sgt. Dan McKnight of Bring Our Troops Home returns for another exciting segment of Veterans Radio. Sgt. McKnight talks about his encounter with an Afghan interpreter and the lessons he learned from it. Also joining the show is Heather Brandon-Smith, FCNL’s Legislative Director for Militarism and Human Rights. Heather and Sgt. McKnight discuss the very key issues of logistics in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan; congressional approval when declaring war; the future of the anti-war movement; and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 30, 2020 • 21min
The Crowd is Untruth - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off with an analysis of the dispute over the Presidential election. David plays a clip from the ongoing Arizona senate hearing and highlights how the overseas supervision of ballot counting has been hidden from us. "The elections are the domain of the crowd," David says, "Don't go to the crowd to look for the truth." Join David as he comments on the latest news surrounding the election; the rapid increase in homeschooling; the elitist concoction of Critical Race Theory; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 30, 2020 • 43min
The Failing State Priestly Class - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski returns with a brand new episode and he starts the show with a devastating critique of so-called journalists acting as the government's informers to rat people out. David also comments on the mainstream media's fawning over Jake Sullivan who is Biden's pick for National Security Advisor. Why is the media conveniently ignoring the violent track records of Biden's transition team? Why did a tyrant like Cuomo get an Emmy? How do we take our minds and bodies away from the cages of lies? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 28, 2020 • 1h 19min
THINGS HIDDEN 23: Exorcizing the Spirit of Cannibalism
In this brand new episode of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski sits down with stuntman and fellow student of Girard, Eric Jacobus. The two have an exciting conversation on the resurgence of 80s aesthetics in pop culture; our society's fascination with underdogs; the comedian's role as a scapegoat; the ancient understanding of catharsis; spirit possession; and more. If everything in the 80s looked tranquil, why did pop culture become fractured in the 90s? Did the internet have anything to do with this fracturing? Does human sacrifice correlate with technological progress? What did Jesus accomplish on the cross? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 27, 2020 • 38min
Sheriff Grady Judd on the Nature of Evil, Gun Control, and Law
In this exciting interview, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd sits down with David Gornoski. The two discuss a variety of topics, including the murder of Florida City Commissioner Edie Yates; the root cause of homicides; the psychology of evil; the future of law-enforcement under a Biden administration; defending the 2nd Amendment; the sheriff's role in safeguarding elections from voter fraud; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 25, 2020 • 21min
Jeff Deist: YouTube Censors Mises Institute - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute returns to the show. What makes someone a socialist and Marxist? Jeff Deist points us to some sources that say Karl Marx had skin disease. Did Marx want others to feel his pain? How many people are suffering from a decline in health due to the lockdowns? "Fauci is a tool of the state," Deist says as he highlights Fauci's disturbing history. Why is YouTube censoring the Mises Institute? Is Big Tech a result of the free market as some claim? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 25, 2020 • 22min
Science and U: Light is a Vibrating Medium - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Weiping Yu is back with another exciting segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on a clinical trial where Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin are proven helpful in the recovery of COVID-19 patients. Dr. Yu also comments on the latest discovery by scientists that outer space isn't pitch-black. How is light formed and does it conform to the conventional explanations? Can magnetic fields be remotely generated and can they be used to treat illnesses? What exactly is dark energy? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 25, 2020 • 46min
Cage Free Thanksgiving, The Plight of Laz Ordaz - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode with a thorough debunking of Barack Obama's many lies on the Breakfast Club show where he scapegoated both President Trump and the Hispanic community. David also comments on Rudy Giuliani's statements at the Pennsylvania Senate committee hearing. Also in this episode, Amy Povah and Jan Schneiderman call in to talk about the erosion of civil liberties in our justice system where first-time non-violent offenders are being handed life sentences; the two illustrate this issue with the example of Laz Ordaz, one of the many prisoners who are awaiting clemency right now. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com