David Gornoski

David Gornoski explains how we are forced into mimetic-rivalry by the media and their establishment handlers. How do we escape this divisive culture imposed on us? David argues that we have to voluntarily imitate good role models who exercise self-restraint. "Economic liberty, love of family, and love of culture go hand in hand," David says, "they don't have to exist in dialectical opposition towards one another." Listen to the full episode for an intriguing exposition of Christ-like love for neighbor and its companion named freedom. 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

David Gornoski reflects on the joyous news of Craig Cesal coming home and the long road that lies ahead for setting the captives free. Also, anthropologist and economist Mark Sunwall calls in to discuss the work of French philosopher Jacques Ellul. Sunwall brings attention to Ellul's work on propaganda and how an understanding of Ellul's thinking helps us in comprehending and dealing with our information-heavy world. 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

Michael Rectenwald, author of Beyond Woke and Springtime Snowflakes, calls in to discuss political correctness in modern academia and the postmodern scholars that gave rise to 'woke' culture. Rectenwald talks about his experience of fighting SJWs at New York University; the scholar likens Woke culture to a religious movement, devoid of reason, and obsessive of collective identities. "The more they focus on identities, the more split they get," Rectenwald says as he points out the radical left's self-destructive ideology. Listen to the full episode for a deep dive into the intellectual and elitist roots of the social justice movement. Buy Michael Rectenwald's book at michaelrectenwald.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

Motivational speaker, law enforcement officer, and author, Edie Darling joins David Gornoski to talk about her book and the George Floyd murder. Edie draws some fascinating insights from growing up in a segregated society. "What oppresses one group of people, oppresses all," she says whilst challenging us to change our divisive way of thinking into concern for all. Also, James Bovard returns to update on the story regarding the police killing of Duncan Lemp. The prolific author highlights the media silence over the story and the government coverup of Lemp's murder. "We don't even know the race of Lemp's killer," Jim Bovard says, drawing comparisons to the media coverage of Lemp's killing with that of George Floyd's. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more! Visit Edie Darling's website at ediedarling3isenough.com Visit Jim 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 the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski continues in showing us how we can unplug ourselves from the matrix of violence. Also, Pastor Corey Brooks of the New Beginnings Church calls in to discuss his six steps for bridging the great divide of America right now. On getting rid of non-violent crime laws and qualified immunity, Pastor Brooks says, "As conservatives, we need to reevaluate ourselves in society and be courageous." Pastor Brooks stresses on bringing everyone to the table of dialogue for healing that transcends barriers. Listen to the full episode to know how we can make Christ-imitation the foundation of our modern-day discourses. 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

How do we break free from the half-truths of mimetic rivalry? "There is meaning, truth, and right and wrong," says David Gornoski as he dismisses relativism and brings attention to humanity's addiction to power. David comments on the news around CHAZ in Seattle and points to how we are always forced into worshipping one person and hating the other. "When your whole frame is wrapped up in this aggressive assertion of violence you've lost the ability to dialogue." Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski helps us to see past artificial constructs and reach for the truth that requires no violence to hide it. 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

'A single session of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood,' a new study claims. Dr. Yu calls in to comment on this study and ties it to his theory of how vibration breaks down, restructures, and forms newer and healthier molecules. The physicist also offers his fascinating insights on a new technology that can wirelessly recharge devices using magnetism. Also joining the show is Mises Institute's Jeff Deist who explains how stagnant, bipartisan politics has helped in fueling violence in our society. What does the urge to tear down statues and monuments signify for our culture? Can we have police officers maintaining law and order without qualified immunity? Listen to the full episode for Jeff Deist's thoughtful answers to these questions and more. Follow Jeff Deist on mises.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 

Dr. Barry Kort, scientist and MIT engineer, joins David Gornoski to discuss Systems Thinking. Dr. Kort takes us through the development of what is known as Chaos Theory and then describes how laws came to be in ancient civilizations. Rules-based societies often lead to more chaos, says Dr. Kort as he explains how we need to shift towards the gradual evolution of functions and how the work of Rene Girard helps in this process. Could math help us create a wiser and better society? Can our society elevate beyond the primitive-level existence of mere rules? 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

Maj Toure, rapper and founder of Black Guns Matter, joins David Gornoski to discuss gun laws and law enforcement. Maj highlights that places with fewer restraints on gun-ownership are less prone to gun violence. "We are addicted to the spoils of crime as opposed to the liberty of freedom," Maj says as he points to the correlation between the high number of victimless crime laws and the increase of state-initiated violence in society. We need to atone for the violence committed in the past, Maj says as he reflects on the murder of George Floyd and other injustices. How do we atone for the violence and move towards freedom and responsibility? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow Maj Toure on Twitter @MAJTOURE 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

"It's cool to hate capitalism because most of us are raised in government schools," says David Gornoski. How can we have a truly free market when the referee is always paid off to rig the game? We need to get the notion out of our heads that saving money to defer consumption is somehow 'greed.' Do we realize that much of what constitutes the criticism of capitalism are justifications for throwing non-violent people into prison? Also, James Kourtides calls in to discuss his YouTube video 21st Century Questions and his thoughts on Rene Girard and Gilles Deleuze. How can we move towards actual solutions without conforming to the political scapegoat mechanism and even our own personal pet-peeve scapegoating? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow James Kourtides' channel on YouTube 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