

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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Sep 23, 2020 • 47min
Keith Weiner on Wall Street and Main Street - A Neighbor's Choice
Is something that is good for Wall Street antithetical to Main Street? Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals joins David Gornoski to answer this question as well as to address some of the key overlaps between socialist and fascist economics. Can Keynesian economics be aligned with capitalism or does it bear more resemblance to socialism? How can entrepreneurs deal with discrimination without using violent government force? Also, David Gornoski comments on how the violent engineering of society leads to more violence. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 23, 2020 • 47min
Busting Breast Cancer with Susan Wadia-Ells - A Neighbor's Choice
In this episode, David Gornoski is joined by Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells, author of Busting Breast Cancer. Dr. Wadia-Ells describes how standard medicinal practices cause women to develop metastatic cancer. She highlights that a metabolic approach is what is needed to address this issue. Has the multi-billion dollar cancer industry let us down? Is cancer a genetic disease? Can breast cancer be prevented through a ketogenic diet? What are some of the alternatives to mammogram? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Buy Susan Wadia-Ells' book 'Bustin Breast Cancer' at bustingbreastcancer.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 22, 2020 • 41min
John Kiriakou on CIA's Ukraine "Whistleblower" - A Neighbor's Choice
In this classic interview from October 15, 2019, David Gornoski is joined by author and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou. Together, the two discuss the allegations that President Trump would not provide military aid to Ukraine if the government did not help him investigate Joe Biden’s son. Kiriakou questions the claims of the mainstream media, particularly that their anonymous source is a "whistleblower." Who is this anonymous source and why did he go to the CIA? Kiriakou also addresses the leftist media's hypocrisy on social justice and foreign policy, how he was denied the right to be known as a whistleblower, how the CIA shapes information on the internet, and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 22, 2020 • 43min
Eric Metaxas on Martin Luther - A Neighbor's Choice
In this classic interview from February 11, 2020, bestselling author Eric Metaxas joins David Gornoski to talk about his biographical book on Martin Luther and how the reformation shaped the world in which we live in. Metaxas takes us through the life of Martin Luther and what led him to protest against the Catholic church as well as some common misconceptions about the reformer's life. Did Luther really nail the ninety five theses to a church door? Did he really throw ink at the Devil? How important was Luther's movement in the spread of the gospel? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit Eric Metaxas' website ericmetaxas.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 21, 2020 • 47min
Veterans Sgt Dan McKnight and LTC Danny Davis on Abraham Accords and the Doha Deal - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on the reaction to the passing away of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. David also reflects on the sheer hypocrisy of the left for their endorsement of a warmonger and mass incarcerator like Joe Biden. Plus, veterans Dan McKnight and Danny Davis join David to discuss the struggle to bring our troops home from Afghanistan, the latest news surrounding the Israel–United Arab Emirates treaty, otherwise known as the Abraham Accords peace agreement, as well as the United States-Taliban peace process at Doha. Support Bring Our Troops Home at bringourtroopshome.us Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 21, 2020 • 44min
Travis Christofferson on Ketones - A Neighbor's Choice
We can't wait for any politician to save us, David says, we have to pull up our sleeves and put some skin in the game. To solve the problems in the world of nutrition and health, David Gornoski is joined by Travis Christofferson, author of 'Ketones: The Fourth Fuel' and 'Tripping over the Truth,' and the two discuss the metabolic approach to building a strong immunity and using Ketones as the "fourth fuel" for our body. How much of the Ketogenic diet is "fad" and how much of it is based on real scientific research? Why do non-beneficial food like bananas taste good? What's the difference between a low-carb diet and a ketogenic diet? Listen to the full episode to find out. Buy Travis Christofferson's book 'Ketones: The Fourth Fuel' on Amazon. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Future of Gold and Money
In this roundtable discussion, David Gornoski is joined by Mises Institute's Jeff Deist, Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals, and James Dale Davidson, author of the Sovereign Individual. Together, they discuss the history and future of gold as an investment asset for the average Joe, general misconceptions of investing in gold, the Fiat money system, the economic effects of foreign policy, and more. Are stagnant wages connected to Nixon's abandonment of the gold standard? Did the solidifying of the US–Saudi relationship with regards to oil contribute to declining wages and savings? Which is worth more in an apocalyptic world: gold or gun ammo? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Visit James Dale Davidson's website strategicinvestment.com

Sep 18, 2020 • 47min
Dr. Dominic D'Agostino on New Keto Nutrition Breakthroughs - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Dominic D'Agostino returns to the show to talk about the new breakthroughs in the world of ketogenic research. What are the benefits of Ketones supplementation? Who are some of the best doctors for ketogenic treatment? How important is sleep for a healthy lifestyle? Is there a way to block EMFs from affecting our bodies? "Nixon declared the war on cancer in the sixties and yet we still have a high body count. What happened?" David asks. Dr. D'Agostino points out the importance of nutritional prescription which, unfortunately, has been largely ignored in the medical industry. Will the standard of care and treatment of diseases like cancer and diabetes change to something less toxic? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit Dr. Dominic D'Agostino's website ketonutrition.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 18, 2020 • 47min
Trail Thoughts with Alec Klein and Eric Kampmann - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off the show by explaining how our economic system cannot be called a free-market due to the numerous regulatory hurdles put in place by the government. "We've been conditioned like Pavlovian dogs," David says as he points to the inversion in our economy which says freedom is slavery and slavery is freedom. We don't need inversion, we need innovation. Also in the show, award-winning journalist Alec Klein and author and publisher Eric Kampmann join David Gornoski for the first-ever of a series called Trail Thoughts. Alec talks about what motivated him to start defending the wrongfully convicted while Eric expands on the importance of storytelling. Listen to the full episode to learn how Jesus inspires us to bind ourselves to the principle of uplifting and defending personhood. Visit Eric Kampmann's website erickampmann.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 17, 2020 • 47min
Dr Yu on Venus Signs of Life, Dark Matter, Jeff Deist on Nashville Officials Withholding COVID Numbers - A Neighbor's Choice
Science and U is back! Dr. Weiping Yu starts by commenting on the Hubble telescope revealing new aspects of dark matter. What exactly is dark matter? Dr. Yu has a radical and startling explanation. What is 'space' and 'matter?' Is there a possibility of life on Venus? Listen to the entire episode to find out. Also, Jeff Deist of Mises Institute returns to discuss the latest news of Nashville officials withholding COVID numbers from bars and restaurants. What lessons can future generations learn from the stupidity of governments shutting down economies on bogus information? Are mainstream journalists sacrosanct in our culture? Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com