

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 19, 2020 • 47min
Sandmann Speaks, Goodyear Scandal Explained - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski makes the case for why Nick Sandmann was a perfect scapegoat in our modern-day myth-making. In our cross-haunted culture, we are unable to sacrifice the 'villains' because Jesus' personhood revolution has allowed the scapegoat to speak. David also comments on the Goodyear banning of MAGA hats. Why are big corporations and power-hungry politicians like Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris feigning concern for designated victim groups? Plus, Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals calls in to give us an analysis of where our markets are headed, especially with regards to metals like gold, silver, and platinum. 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 Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 19, 2020 • 46min
How Mythology Unmasks Fake News - A Neighbor's Choice
The concoction of fake news is very closely connected to how mythologies were spun in ancient times. Both are written by the winners and both deal with expelling crowd-designated scapegoats. Christianity, on the other hand, reveals the persecution and sacrifice at play in myth-making; it has made it impossible for society to scapegoat the other. Where did our fascination with underdogs come from? Who are the 'witches' in today's witch hunts and how do the media and the establishment help us scapegoat them? 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 A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 18, 2020 • 46min
Artist Topher Talks Terry Crews, Justice, and Pro-Life - A Neighbor's Choice
TikTok artist and musician Topher calls in to talk about being inspired by Terry Crews, being pro-life, as well as his opinions on Obama and Trump's foreign policy and Kanye West's pro-life stance. Is there a strong pro-life movement among the youth on TikTok? When we hear about the stories of Curtis Flowers and Eric Garner, what can be done to bring justice to those who have suffered for non-violent, victimless crimes? Also, join David Gornoski as he comments further on the ongoing Russiagate hoax, the economic decadence due to deep capture regulations, the DNC, Clinton's connection to Epstein, and more. Follow Topher on Twitch and TikTok. 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 18, 2020 • 46min
What We Need to Learn from Rene Girard - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski is back with another episode of A Neighbor's Choice; and this time he takes us through what he considers is the key to defeating the radical, victim-garbed politics of our time. Christ's crucifixion has made it impossible for humanity to sacrifice the other for political gain, David says as he points to the work of French anthropologist Rene Girard. History repeats itself when we refuse to learn from the past. "The children repeat the crimes of their fathers precisely because they believe they are morally superior to them." Listen to the full episode for David's explanation of how we can deconstruct the smooth rhetoric of the left, reveal the broken bones in their closet, and rescue the hidden victims of our society. 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 18, 2020 • 1h 48min
THINGS HIDDEN 18: The Future is Mimetic
Craig Stewart and David Gornoski return to discuss the mimetic road to a future designed by Jesus. Is there a link between Rene Girard's theory and the hard sciences? "There's a sacred to science," David claims while highlighting how certain aspects of what's considered 'settled' is rarely questioned in the world of academia. What is the Christian reaction to the state's monopoly on violence? How do we define our participation in collective violence, especially in today's heavily institutionalized world? Why has modern-day academia failed in getting us to an accurate understanding of anthropology whereas Girard succeeded? Listen to the full podcast to find out. Visit Craig Stewart's YouTube channel.

Aug 17, 2020 • 46min
Kanye Wants Jesus Tok, China Ships Weapons to US - A Neighbor's Choice
What do we make of Kanye West's call for a Christian version of Tik Tok? Why do we approach the defeated powers of this world to know the truth about things such as family values? David Gornoski offers his insights on these questions. Plus, investigative journalist Kimberly Dvorak calls in to discuss the big news on the CBP seizing more than 10,000 Chinese Assault Weapons. Is there a connection between China and leftist politicians in DC? Is there revolutionary malintent aimed against President Trump? What can we expect from Kamala Harris as vice president? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit Kimberly Dvorak's website. 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 17, 2020 • 46min
Michelle Obama Fails to Defeat Obesity - A Neighbor's Choice
Why are cities like New York failing socially and economically? David Gornoski argues that it's because we attempt to play God in the form of government overreach. "We need to have an owner's mentality, not renter's mentality," David says. What does the undermining of family values in family entertainment mean? David says that these are signs of an empire's decline--the loss of accountability from our nation's politicians. What can we expect when we support people like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris who have lied and perpetuated injustice both at home and abroad? Listen to the full episode for all this, plus journalist and author James Bovard's take on Michelle Obama's obesity campaign and government enforced-nutrition. Visit James Bovard's website at jimbovard.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

Aug 15, 2020 • 2h 27min
THINGS HIDDEN 17: The Glorious Yeast Infection of Christianity
In this podcast of Things Hidden, David Gornoski sits down with Curtis Yarvin (also known as Mencius Moldbug), developer of Gray Mirror. Together, the two explore the founding of the United States, globalism, colonialism, America's foreign policy, the rise of China, and more. Curtis describes Gray Mirror as a portal to the next regime. Why do we need such a portal? David asks. Curtis answers this question by explaining the regressing trajectory from the founding of the United States onwards. Is globalist thinking born out of Christianity? What would the pioneers of the globalist experiment think when they see the crumbling of their project in today's world? Jesus, just before his crucifixion, said that "the stones themselves would cry out." David Gornoski explains that this statement is a reference to the hidden victims of ritual sacrifice throughout history and what Jesus' revelation would initiate in the form of our culture's growing concerns for victims. The conversation then moves to the internal revolutions and conflicts that have become a recurrent feature in our society. Is this what Jesus meant when He said that He came to bring a sword? What can we say about Christianity's impact on humanity when we see the modern-day cultures of countries like Japan and China? Should our solution to the modern culture crisis retain a fraction of paganism?

Aug 14, 2020 • 46min
Unveiling the State Religion - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the news of FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith pleading guilty in the ongoing Russiagate scandal. Is it possible that the establishment cannot stand President Trump because he dares to question the narrative on DC's favorite bogeymen, i.e. Russia and North Korea? Nuclear powers at each other's throats, racial tension, and pandemic crackdowns, is this the establishment's "new normal?" "We have to be vigilant against this dying, old establishment media that wants to preserve its religious authority," warns David as he urges us to bind ourselves together, not around violence against non-violent people, but around the sacredness of the human person. Listen to the entire episode to discover how the key to fighting Caesar and injustice is to imitate Jesus. 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 14, 2020 • 46min
David Gornoski's Reaction to Biden Harris - A Neighbor's Choice
"All I see in the Biden Harris campaign is microwaved Keynesianism packaged as Marxism... obscene corporate handouts to a select few big corporations." David Gornoski offers more insights into the Biden Harris campaign. Kamala Harris has never stood for the average American, David says while highlighting how Harris led the persecution and arrest of Cheree Peoples. What do we make of mask mandates and mail-in ballots? Political correctness is falling apart and we have a wonderful opportunity to build a future of innovation. Listen to the entire episode to find out how we can create that future by embracing Jesus' personhood revolution. 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