David Gornoski

Dr. Matt Ridley, Zoologist, acclaimed author, and member of the House of Lords, joins David Gornoski to discuss his new book 'How Innovation Works.' David and Dr. Ridley explore the reality behind Tesla vs Edison, the problem with patents, how government retards progress, how medicine and cures are hampered by regulations, and why the future may be much better than the present. Visit Matt Ridley's website and order his book at mattridley.co.uk Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Host David Gornoski explains how we can be freed from the shackles of collectivism by looking to the Biblical story of the woman caught in adultery. He who is without sin may cast the first stone, Jesus told the persecuting mob. The first step is the recognition of our part in societal injustices. Abandoning the notion of correcting others through violence allows for what David calls 'the gospel technology' to flourish. What does Jesus' forgiveness of the adulterous woman tell us about right governance and true justice? Listen to the full episode for the answer 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

We're far too often told that we must shrink towards collectivism if we're to find our identities. Humans have a proclivity to find comfort within a tribe and then assert themselves over those with different identity markers. Is collective warfare the right way to find solutions? David Gornoski says otherwise. "We must realize that many of our ideas are borrowed by imitating others," David says, "and also that we often end up imitating bad role models." How can we reject the imitation of bad role models and defend the victims of groupthink? Listen to the full episode to find out. 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

Lawrence Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education, joins David Gornoski to discuss his new book 'Was Jesus a Socialist?' Was Jesus against the accumulation of wealth? Weren't the early Christians expressing socialist principles when they cared for one another? Reed answers in the context of Jesus' non-violent teachings and also what His disciples were up against. What do Jesus' words tell us about the crony-corporatism that exists thanks to our government system today? What would Jesus say regarding the George Floyd murder and the riots that are happening now? Listen to the full episode for a fascinating conversation on the teachings of the greatest Person that ever lived and more. Buy Lawrence Reed's book on fee.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

In light of the George Floyd murder and the civil unrest that has followed, how can we get past our differences and find solutions? "I think first there has to be an acknowledging of the problem," says Angela Yee, "Some people say there's no racism and white supremacy, no hierarchy, and that's simply not true." David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor's Choice, sits down with the Breakfast Club's Angela Yee and together the two try to find common ground despite disagreements on issues like racial profiling and gun control. Can we move past a system that pits us against one another? Can we rally around the victim of unjust laws and bring much-needed compassion and true justice to our nation? Listen to the podcast to find out. Watch the Breakfast Club on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski sits down with Justin Murphy, political scientist and former professor of the University of Southampton; and together the two discuss the reemergence of faith, the meaning of Christ's love on an anthropological level, the current riots, socio-political turmoil, and Jesus-imitation in a post-Christian culture. Justin Murphy says, "The rioters are--in their own twisted way--trying to produce a sacred process." That sacredness, David replies, is the search for scapegoats, whether they be store owners or the president of the United States. David and Justin then dive deep into the concept of ritual sacrifice and draw fascinating comparisons between the current riots and the riotous carnivals celebrated in ancient times. How can we bring the biblical concept of Jubilee--the clearing of all debts--to alleviate the suffering of the downtrodden without bailing out the big corporations? Can we cultivate a proper ethic of imitating Jesus in today's secular context? Can we bind society together with something else other than sacrificial violence? Listen to the full podcast to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

"We're seeing the overreaction to the pandemic spilling over to other parts of life," says Norman Horn, founder of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Dr. Horn goes on to explain how institutional coercion spills onto the streets in the form of riots. "Just because we agree that there are structural problems does not mean that we should burn the city down." Is capitalism to be blamed for the injustices in our system? Dr. Horn partially agrees and argues that we need to resist government collusion with private companies. He warns that usage of violence will backfire with enormous effect. Can one be both Christian and Libertarian? Can one celebrate both liberty and jubilee? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow Norman Horn at libertarianchristians.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

"To build a long-term sustainable economy, politicians would have to become anti-Santa Clause." David Gornoski proposes a removal of institutional coercion--a total rejection of spending trillions on the military-industrial complex and the drug war--if we are to care for our children's future. Also, Rufus Rochell calls in from home confinement to highlight the plight of non-violent drug offenders like himself who are unjustly imprisoned with long sentences. "Change does not come by talking loud, my brother," Rufus says, "Change begins first and foremost when you're dedicated to making changes that will empower others to do better and advance their way of life." Rufus goes on to explain how we can imitate Christ and "kill the enemy with the kindness of God." Listen to the full episode as David and Rufus explore how we can effect change amidst the storm of riots and injustices in our society today. 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

"Whenever you ask people about physics they feel like it's so remote. I believe physics should be intriguing for everybody," says Dr. Weiping Yu as he returns to the show to discuss the LHCb physicists' measurements of B mesons particles and their search for a more complete theory beyond the standard model. Dr. Yu also comments on the latest news surrounding the gigantic ITER fusion project in France. Plus, senior editor of Mises Institute Ryan McMaken calls in to discuss the ongoing riots and protests as well as General Mattis' comments on President Trump. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more. Follow Ryan McMaken at 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

In this time of mob violence, as victimism prevails over truth, and almost everyone is looking to blame someone else, the question we have to ask ourselves is: how can we defend the scapegoats? "Nullify and get rid of the bad laws that put non-violent people in prisons," urges David Gornoski, "Say no to the song of the crowd!" Because of the anthropological effect of Jesus' crucifixion we can no longer continue to use coercion in our maintaining of society. Also, CAN-DO Clemency's Lisa Jacobi calls in to talk about the plight of Chad Marks, a 41-year-old serving time for a non-violent drug-related offence. Can we transcend the sacrificial mass incarcerating machine? Listen to the full episode to find out. 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