
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
Katherine Dee on How Media Affects Culture
David Gornoski is joined by Katherine Dee for a fascinating conversation on how media is shaping the collective around us. What do we make of the Osama Bin Laden trend on TikTok? What do we make of Elon's reply to advertisers pulling out of X? Which social media company is driving the culture right now? Where do fandoms come from? Follow Katherine Dee on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 29, 2023 • 55min
Raw Egg Nationalist on Anti-White Hate Crimes and Managed Spontaneity
David Gornoski catches up with Raw Egg Nationalist for a conversation on what's happening in Ireland and how it impacts the larger West. Why are the Irish not expected to get angry at immigrant crimes? What is "managed spontaneity" and how is it used to deflect the violence from immigrants and non-whites? Is Christian compassion selectively applied to these hate crimes? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Follow Raw Egg Nationalist on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 28, 2023 • 37min
Col. Douglas Macgregor Breaks Down Israel-Gaza War
David Gornoski sits down with Col. Douglas Macgregor for a conversation on what's going on with the Israel-Gaza war. Was the Hamas attack on October 7 a trap for Israel? Does the US have any strategic interest in Israel's actions? Does this conflict have the capability to become a larger regional war? Has DC finally realized that the war in Ukraine is lost? What are some of the issues that the US must deal with at home? Follow Col. Macgregor on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
An American Evangelical Pastor Examines Zionism
David Gornoski talks to Rev. Jim Fitzgerald, who has been to the Middle East as a missionary, on the topics of evangelizing in that region, who supports Hamas, whether Hamas uses Palestinians as human shields, what really happened on October 7, how the Palestinians were displaced during Israel's founding, whether Christians need to "bless Israel," and more. Read Rev. Jim Fitzgerald's work at the Aquila Report here. Visit neighborschoice.com for more

Nov 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
Refuting Sohrab Ahmari on Javier Milei and Populism
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta react to Sohrab Ahmari's critique of Javier Milei's populism. Can populists support central banking and market regulations? Can economics be divorced from morality? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 23, 2023 • 40min
Michael Rectenwald Responds to His Publisher Censoring Him
David Gornoski is joined by bestselling author Michael Rectenwald who talks about how his publisher censored him for speaking out against the brutal policy of Israel. Is the Right embracing the Left's cancel culture tactics? Are Christians justified in supporting Israel's aggression? Should Trump be trusted over this conflict? Follow Michael Rectenwald on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 22, 2023 • 39min
The Meaning of Milei for the American Right
David Gornoski sits down with Curt Mills, writer at the American Conservative, for a conversation on Javier Milei's victory in Argentina and what it means for the American Right. Does policy matter when it comes to success for populist leaders? Did Trump lose touch with his voters post-pandemic? Did Ron DeSantis gut his chances by running against Trump? Follow Curt Mills on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 50min
THINGS HIDDEN 165: Rachel Wilson Unveils Occultic Feminism
David Gornoski sits down with Rachel Wilson, author of Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women's Liberation, for a conversation on the public education system; the suffragettes and their elitist backers; the rise of Margaret Sanger; how feminism became popular; the religion of the future; the erasure of gender; and more. Buy Rachel's book here. Check out Rachel Wilson's Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 14min
THINGS HIDDEN 164: The Meaning of Anti-Colonialism and Abortion
In this THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about the Left's anti-colonial movement, the debate surrounding abortion, how Christianity protects children, the Right's inconsistent approach towards affirming life, why the view of a vengeful Jesus is absurd, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Nov 8, 2023 • 2h 3min
Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Rene Girard - David Gornoski Appears on the Jason Jones Show
David Gornoski appears on the Jason Jones Show to talk about his latest article on World Net Daily's website where he explores the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of anthropologist Rene Girard and more. Check out more Jason Jones Show podcast episodes here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more