

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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Aug 26, 2020 • 46min
The Monstrous Doubling in Politics, Jeff Deist on Deflation, Liberalism - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off the show by analyzing how the two parties in America, Republican and Democratic, are mirrors of each other. "The more the two parties compete for power, the more they look the same." What can we do to escape this mirroring that happens far too often in politics? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also, Mises Institute's Jeff Deist calls in to talk about deflation, Jeff Booth's book 'The Price of Tomorrow,' the role of the federal reserve in creating consumerism, liberalism as opposed to Marxism, 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 26, 2020 • 46min
James Lindsay on Cynical Theories - A Neighbor's Choice
What happens when a government based on mob mentality and sacrifice is dying right before our eyes? Exactly what we're seeing right now on the streets of our nation, David Gornoski says. For far too long, people have been imitating a government system rooted in violence and coercion and have learned to carry out in groups things that wouldn't be permissible for individuals. Joining David to discuss how the young are indoctrinated with violence and for violence in academia is Dr. James Lindsay, author of the new book 'Cynical Theories.' Listen to the entire episode for an intriguing conversation on critical theory, postmodernist indoctrination, violence through collectivism, and more. Order 'Cynical Theories' on Amazon. 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 25, 2020 • 46min
Why Blame Boomers? Plus, Amy Povah and Dickie Lynn Talk Prison - A Neighbor's Choice
It's become fashionable to blame baby boomers for much of society's ills today. Did boomers create endless debt and corruption in politics? Who abolished the Bretton Woods system? Are boomers responsible for a system based on creating money out of thin air? Should we scapegoat generations or do we look at the core of the problem, which is a rigged economic system? Plus, joining David Gornoski is CAN-DO Clemency's Amy Povah and former federal prison inmate Dickie Lynn who describes how he received compassionate release under the first step act. 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 the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 25, 2020 • 47min
Why Twitter is a Hellscape - A Neighbor's Choice
"Twitter is one long, drawn-out crisis of undifferentiation with a neverending futile search for scapegoats." The social media platform has become a playground of sorts for politicians playing childish tit-for-tat games with each other. Why has Twitter become such a hellscape? Healthy boundaries and hierarchies are what our society currently lacks, David observes. Joining David Gornoski to discuss this topic is James Kourtides who points us to the misuse of technology that leads to self-inflicted death. How do we tackle this age of negative mimesis through technology? The answer, David and James say, might have something to do with how Jesus destroyed the ancient practice of human sacrifice with the cross. Subscribe to James Kourtides' YouTube channel. 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 24, 2020 • 47min
Dr. Darrell Scott on Nothing to Lose, RNC Plans - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Darrell Scott, pastor of New Spirit Revival Center, returns to the show to talk about the 2020 RNC, the church burning in Berkeley, as well as his new book 'Nothing to Lose.' Is the DNC undermining our nation's Christian heritage? How does Trump address black American issues as compared to Obama? What can we expect from the 2020 Republican National Convention? Listen to the full episode for Pastor Scott's answers. Also, David Gornoski comments further on the news, the government hindrance to progress and innovation, the scapegoating of the merchant and middle-class, and the need for justice reform in America. Pre-Order Nothing to Lose on Amazon. 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 24, 2020 • 47min
RNC Preview, Political Drama Obfuscation - A Neighbor's Choice
Why is everyone, even the Republicans, obsessed with President Trump? Once we get through all the drama and superficiality, we see the people's issues always taking the backseat in politics. "Politics distract us with personalities, but nothing changes in the status quo of our existence," David remarks. Join David Gornoski as he analyzes some of the latest news reports from around the country. Is wearing a mask part of a new state religion? Why isn't there a mask mandate for the VMA attendees? Why does the social justice, McWoke crowd avoid discussing Richard Spencer's endorsement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris? Listen to the entire 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 A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 21, 2020 • 47min
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks on 1619 Project, BLM - A Neighbor's Choice
Why are conservatives failing to live up to their promises to cut spending and decrease government? David Gornoski gives us some fascinating answers to this question. David also offers some startling insights into what news like the sentencing of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli mean with regards to institutional abuse in society. Plus, joining David is Chicago's 'rooftop pastor' Corey Brooks to talk about New York Time's 1619 project and the Black Lives Matter organization, both of which pastor Brooks says are based upon "insidious lies." Is the current government system encouraging the average American in any way? What can we learn from Mel Gibson's movie Apocalypto? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Support Pastor Corey Brooks' work at projecthood.org 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 21, 2020 • 47min
Taking Negative Thoughts Captive with Neo Positivity - A Neighbor's Choice
How do we break out of the bleakness and uncertainty of 2020? Neo Davila, founder of NeoPositivity.com and host of the popular Masters of the Law of Attraction podcast, joins David Gornoski to help us tackle this question. What do we do when we hear some really bad news? How do we handle this "new normal" that is being pushed onto us? Are our actions important or is it all about the mindset? "Tell yourself, you're a billionaire," Neo says, emphasizing that positive thoughts make a real difference in directing us towards the right actions. Also, David Gornoski comments on the latest news of Hillary Clinton's link to Ghislaine Maxwell and Silicon Valley's contingency plan in case Trump denounces the election result. Listen to the full episode for all of this 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 20, 2020 • 47min
Dr. Yu on Gamma-Ray Heartbeat, Black Holes, and UFOs, Jeff Deist on the DNC, Bannon's Arrest - A Neighbor's Choice
"Mysterious gamma-ray 'heartbeat' detected from cosmic gas cloud." This is the recent headline running on science news outlets. What could this mean? Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu calls in to offer his startling insights on this story as well as the validity of black hole reports, astronomers spotting a space rock turning into a comet, and sightings of UFOs. Also joining David is Mises Institute's Jeff Deist to critique the DNC as well as their pro-war and divisive policies. Deist also provides some humorous commentary on the DNC's anti-capitalist rhetoric. On the economic shutdowns and calls for more socialism, Deist remarks: "We're actually sacrificing the young to the old." Listen to the entire episode for all this and more. Check out Mises Institute's new graduate program. 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 20, 2020 • 47min
Both Parties Stupidly Unite Against Trump - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts off the show by reflecting on how Republicans and Democrats try to unite by making Trump into a scapegoat. Another uniting factor, David observes, is the two parties' love for war. What does the arrest of Steve Bannon mean for the average American? Is there real justice in America, or is there a just-us system where the crony corporates and the establishment reap all the benefits while the rest of us get Communist scraps? Join David Gornoski as he comments on the war-hungry DC elites like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden and also on Tucker Carlson's interview of Jimmy Dore that discusses the very same issue. 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