

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 2, 2020 • 47min
Veteran Ben Adams on Endless Wars, Keith Weiner Takes on Keynes - A Neighbor's Choice
Marines veteran Ben Adams joins David Gornoski to talk about the foreign policy stances espoused by President Trump as opposed to the Democratic party. Why do Democrats like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have double standards on people of color when it comes to their actions in countries like Libya and Syria? What's the situation going on with education in Idaho? Also, Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals calls in to talk about the fatal flaws and anti-capitalism of Keynesian economics. Is it beneficial to print more money in times of crisis? Listen to the entire episode to find out and more. Visit Ben Adams' website benadamsforidaho.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 2, 2020 • 47min
Separation of Cure and State, Lou Perez on the Rand Paul Incident - A Neighbor's Choice
"The vast majority of the public is tired of politics; they want to see solutions," David Gornoski says as he starts off the show. Governments cannot eradicate disease and malnutrition through central planning, David argues, because they don't have skin in the game. David also reflects on Nancy Pelosi's hypocritical visit to a hair salon in San Fransisco and Kanye West's remarks on profiting from isolation. Also, Lou Perez of We the Internet TV calls in to talk about the mob persecution of Rand Paul, social media censorship, Sweden's economic model, and more. Visit We Lou Perez's website at thelouperez.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 2, 2020 • 46min
The Personhood Revolution of Jesus - A Neighbor's Choice
"What kind of resistance sides with the media and establishment elites?" David Gornoski asks as he exposes Antifa's "McResistance." David zeroes in on the media and points out how they stoked the flames of the riots by constantly pushing narratives bound in scapegoating Trump voters. Should the state involve itself in the development of coronavirus vaccines? "I believe in the separation of state and cure," David says. Listen to the full episode for an epic takedown of state-enforced violent monopolies and a clarion call to heed Jesus' teaching of loving our neighbors as ourselves. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 1, 2020 • 2h 2min
THINGS HIDDEN 19: Big City Blues
David Gornoski and Shannon Braswell are back with another discussion. This time, the two have an exciting conversation on mimesis in an increasingly technological world. How has the end of witch-hunting accelerated scientific innovation? What are the modern-day scapegoating institutions that have brought innovation to a standstill? Is the profit model desirable in the field of science and technology? Christians need not conform to the secular dialectic of science vs the church, Shannon says. What sort of course should Christians embark on when it comes to scientific innovation? Should we continue on the mainstream trajectory of innovation like the state-enforced patenting system and big tech information monopoly, or should we aim towards something much more different? The conversation also moves to a study of technological development in pagan cultures like Japan, anthropology of the Catholic church, setting up labs in the basements of churches, and more.

Sep 1, 2020 • 47min
Libby Emmons on NPR Celebration of Looting, Michael Gibson on Luminar Going Public - A Neighbor's Choice
Libby Emmons, senior editor at the Post Millenial, calls in to talk about the leftist defense of looting, which is even seen by one author as 'reparations.' Are there powerful entities behind the organizing of the rioters? Listen to the full episode for Libby and David's analysis, and more. Also in the show, Michael Gibson, co-founder of the 1517 Fund, joins David Gornoski to talk about one of 1517's companies, Luminar Technologies, going public. Gibson takes us through how Luminar started out and its mission to engage in innovation outside the restrictions of ivy league campuses. What are some of the radical innovations that Luminar is aiming at? How can science and technology bring peace and prosperity in a society rife with anger? Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 1, 2020 • 47min
Our Country's Search for Justice - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the latest news surrounding the shooting at Portland. Is it any coincidence that the shooter identified himself as "hundred percent Antifa?" In light of the Rand Paul incident, what valid argument can Marxism provide when it almost always resort to persecution and violence? The host of A Neighbor's Choice also comments on the fading away of the old media journalism, authoritarianism under the guise of pandemic measures, medical hindrance in the form of patenting, the protecting of big corporations through regulatory powers, and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 28, 2020 • 46min
Filmmaker Jon Croft on the Future of Governance, Technology, Storytelling - A Neighbor's Choice
Film Producer and Director Jon Croft joins David Gornoski to reflect on the work of anthropologist Rene Girard and its significance in politics and culture. In light of the socio-political unrest around us right now, have people lost their belief in the American dream? Jon says that what we're seeing now is the gradual death of democracy and in such a state it would be wise to subject government to voluntary market choices. How does creativity and innovation uplift a society? Jon gives us the example of filmmaking, which wouldn't be effective without creative freedom. How do narratives shape society? Is there any difference between mainstream news coverage and filmmaking? Listen to the full episode to hear more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 28, 2020 • 47min
Anna Paulina Luna on Her Race for US Congress - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off the show with the latest news surrounding the RNC, particularly the news of a hysterical mob circling an exiting Rand Paul and his wife. The frightening question, David says, is what lays in store for us when Trump is no longer around for the possessed leftist crowd to scapegoat? Listen to the entire episode as David explains how we can disarm persecuting crowds and unite our neighbors as Christ did in His earthly life; plus, Anna Paulina Luna joins in to talk about her Republican run for congress, America's foreign policy, the leftist persecution of Rand Paul, criminal justice reform, and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 27, 2020 • 47min
Dr. Yu on Self Charging Batteries, Keith Weiner on the Fed - A Neighbor's Choice
Can nano-diamond self-charging batteries change energy forever? Dr. Weiping Yu returns to give us his opinion on this latest curiosity in the world of science. On nuclear energy, Dr. Yu remarks: "Radiation itself is not the problem but the concentration of radiation is the problem." The physicist also comments on maximizing solar technology with infra-red light. Plus, Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals joins David to discuss the Federal Reserve's new policy to tackle inflation. Can deflation help out our economy? Is the Federal Reserve a socialist instrument? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 27, 2020 • 46min
Libertarianism vs Christianity, Chad Marks on Unjust Sentencing Rules - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski breaks down Joe Biden's mythology upon which he is running for president while going through the latest news from around the country. What do the suspension of NHL and other sports seasons mean in the anthropological sense? What are some of the radical differences between libertarianism and Christianity? Also in the show, Chad Marks calls in to talk about his recent compassionate release as well as stacked 924(c) charges, government hindrance to the first step act, victimless crime laws, and more. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com