
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 6, 2023 • 25min
Science and U: Henry Ford vs. Experts - A Neighbor's Choice
Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu returns with the first Science and U segment this new year. Dr. Yu comments on NASA and Space X's plan to rescue astronauts from the ISS; a startup's geoengineering project; coal-like material transformed to amorphous graphite and nanotubes in simulations; the thoughts of Henry Ford; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 6, 2023 • 24min
Tho Bishop: Swamp Creatures Face Reckoning - A Neighbor's Choice
The Mises Institute's Tho Bishop joins the show to talk about McCarthy's continuous humiliation; the stances of Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene; the media outrage over Matt Gaetz nominating Trump; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 5, 2023 • 49min
Speaker Trump? - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the latest development in the speakership race and some of the names making the rounds for that position. Why are establishment Republicans calling people "insurrectionists" for not backing Kevin McCarthy? Is it possible for Trump to become Speaker of the House? Are soda companies contributing to the obesity problem in America? Did Christianity fail when faced with Marxism? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 5, 2023 • 49min
Larry Johnson Dissects Meat-Grinder in Ukraine, David Uncovers Pfizer Skeletons - A Neighbor's Choice
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins David Gornoski to talk about the Russian objective in Ukraine, Israel's recent willingness to befriend Russia, whether Russia is losing the war, the decline of the intelligence agencies, the western hatred for Russia, the unreleased JFK files, and more. Also in the show, David Gornoski covers all the corrupt practices of Pfizer that the media now likes to ignore. Check out Larry Johnson's website here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 4, 2023 • 49min
The GOP Unravels, Time to Unplug From the Vortex - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on Kevin McCarthy's sixth straight loss. What should the GOP do to regain its voter base? If Trump is still this bad at choosing people, why would we want him in charge of staffing the executive branch again? Listen to the full show to find out. Plus, James Kourtides joins David to discuss why it's time for the leadership must go and more. Check out James Kourtides' YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 4, 2023 • 49min
DC's Anti-Christian Foreign Policy, How to Attract People to Good - A Neighbor's Choice
How does the vision of our founding fathers compare with that of Lindsay Graham? How come JPMorgan Chase didn't take any action on Jeffrey Epstein's account? What do we make of the resurgence of cannibalism in our time? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also in the show, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about how we can move people towards things such as hard work, beauty, family values, and more. Buy Surit Dasgupta’s new book The Reenchanted here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 3, 2023 • 49min
Kevin McCarthy Fails to Get Speakership - A Neighbor's Choice
What is going on with Kevin McCarthy’s bid for House Speaker? Anthony Sabatini joins David Gornoski to talk about this as well as who is likely to be sworn in and possible school choice developments in Florida. Can we expect meaningful change to come from the lunchroom drama of DC? Why are so many athletes falling down during games? What do the latest Twitter Files drop reveal? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 46min
THINGS HIDDEN 95: Christmas Special with Jerry Bowyer, Jason Jones & Rev. Jim Fitzgerald
David Gornoski, Jerry Bowyer, Jason Jones, and Pastor Jim Fitzgerald explore the Nativity of Christ through the lens of Rene Girard in this THINGS HIDDEN Christmas special. What significance does Bethlehem portray in the Nativity story that we often miss? How does the Christmas story pose a threat to the rulers of the world? How does the Gospel affect our perspective on violence? Why did Girard struggle with the penal substitution theory of atonement so much? Was the Christmas story just another myth in the vein of pagan virgin birth stories? Check out Jerry Bowyer's YouTube channel here. Check out the Vulnerable People Project here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 25min
Science and U: Why Particles Are Magnetic - A Neighbor's Choice
How do we make sense of the mystery behind the creation of gold, uranium, and other heavy metals? What is the fundamental error behind the theory that we need temperatures hotter than the sun to create metals? Do single-charged particles even exist? Listen to the full segment to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 24min
Ryan McMaken on the Decrease of Men in the Workforce, Christmas Consumerism - A Neighbor's Choice
The editor of the Mises Institute, Ryan McMaken, joins the show to talk about the strange decrease of men in the workforce. How do we get men to turn around from apathetic thinking and get them to embrace responsibility? Is capitalism to blame for rampant consumerism during the Christmas season? What would Christmas look like if he didn't have the Federal Reserve? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com