
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

Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
What Makes a Culture: An Indian Case Study with Jayant Bhandari
Jayant Bhandari joins David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta for a conversation on the sausage making of culture, corruption in Indian society, the anthropological roots of tyranny, how to build a high trust society, and more. Follow Jayant Bhandari on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Dec 30, 2024 • 45min
Col. Douglas Macgregor and David Gornoski on What Makes America Great
David Gornoski sits down with Col. Douglas Macgregor for a conversation on what makes America great, MAHA, making agriculture great again, where our values come from, the work of Rene Girard, and more. Check out Our Country Our Choice here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Dec 26, 2024 • 9min
Col. Douglas Macgregor on Interventionism vs the American Way
Col Douglas Macgregor talks about stupidity of neocon interventionism, just war, and more. Website of Our Country Our Choice here. Website of A Neighbor's Choice here.

Dec 26, 2024 • 10min
Col. Douglas Macgregor on Technology vs Experience in War
Col Doug Macgregor talks about his experience in the Gulf War, the role of technology, sensation in combat, and more. Website of Our Country Our Choice here. Website of A Neighbor's Choice here.

Dec 26, 2024 • 12min
Col. Douglas Macgregor on War Reality vs Call of Duty
Col Doug Macgregor and David Gornoski juxtaposes the reality of war with what many experience through various forms of simulation and entertainment media. Website of Our Country Our Choice here. Website of A Neighbor's Choice here.

Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 12min
Christmas with Rene Girard Roundtable (THINGS HIDDEN 212)
Jerry Bowyer, Pastor Jim Fitzgerald, Jason Jones, Shannon Braswell, Surit Dasgupta, and David Gornoski get together for a special Christmas roundtable where they tackle the ideas of Jordan Peterson, the Gaza tragedy, the anthropology of the Nativity, and more. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Dec 23, 2024 • 48min
Is this the last Christmas in Bethlehem? w/ Jason Jones
In this engaging discussion, Jason Jones, a dedicated human rights activist and karate champion, sheds light on the plight of Christians in the Middle East. He emphasizes the alarming situation for Christian communities, particularly in Bethlehem, during the holiday season. The conversation tackles the harsh realities of the Gaza conflict and the humanitarian crises affecting vulnerable migrants. Jason also explores the transformative potential of AI in giving individuals more power, alongside a call for solidarity and compassion in addressing these pressing issues.

Dec 20, 2024 • 37min
Overcoming an Authoritarian Mindset w/ Helen
David Gornoski sits down with Helen for a fascinating conversation on the Abkhazian lifestyle, the authoritarian mindset in religion, the problem with following your bliss, Ray Peat's belief in man's redemption, reading the Bible from a bioenergetic perspective, and more. Follow Helen on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 10min
America vs the Old European Elites, the Fed Could Be Our Friend w/ Tom Luongo
David Gornoski sits down with Tom Luongo who offers a unique perspective on the Federal Reserve and why getting rid of it overnight might not be wise. Topics covered are the evolution of the Fed, Libor vs SOFR, the globalist capture of US government, Trump vs China, the purpose of the drone psyop, and more. Follow Tom Luongo on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Dec 18, 2024 • 18min
Will Pete Hegseth and Trump Keep Us Out of War? w/ Sgt Dan McKnight
David Gornoski sits down with Sgt. Dan McKnight for a conversation on the Defend the Guard bill, whether DOGE can turn foreign policy around, Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, and more. Follow Sgt. McKnight on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
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