
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 17, 2022 • 49min
Indian Bronson: Healing from Media Trauma in Real Life - A Neighbor's Choice
How do we make sense of the general decline in culture? How can we create a spirit of innovation free from politics? Indian Bronson joins David Gornoski to comment on the doxing of Elon Musk and subsequent suspensions; the newest Twitter files drop; how the deep state works; the problem with the power-grabbing mindset on the Right; using the bits to innovate in the world of atoms; taking a "digital Ramadan;" and more. Follow Indian Bronson on Twitter. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 17, 2022 • 49min
Tho Bishop: Twitter Files Show Socials Aren’t Private Actors - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the reaction to Elon Musk suspending several accounts on Twitter in response to doxing. Plus, Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute joins the show to talk about the new Twitter files releases, whether big corporations should be treated as private entities after colluding with the state, how Big Tech censorship hurts lives, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 26min
THINGS HIDDEN 93: Exploring Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory with Johnathan Bi
David Gornoski sits down with Johnathan Bi for a conversation on Johnathan's introduction to the work of Rene Girard, Girard's eschatological views, mimesis in the workplace, how Girard proposes we withdraw from conflict arising from mimetic desire, how the Left-Right dialectic plays out as mimetic doubling in our current culture, how Christ unleashes the personhood revolution, the source of our modern distrust towards the state, and more. Check out Johnathan Bi's website here. Check out Johnathan's talk on the work of Rene Girard here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website here.

Dec 16, 2022 • 25min
Science and U: Radical Water to Energy Innovation - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Weiping Yu returns with another exciting segment of Science and U where he takes on the latest stories of scientific discoveries and innovation. What do we need to do to make nuclear fusion, low-cost energy a reality? Is it possible to generate cheap electricity from ocean water? Listen to the full segment to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 16, 2022 • 24min
Redeeming the Past & Visualizing the Future - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about the Leftist attack on Elon Musk; the futility of being stuck in a circle of fixation and hate; the tearing down of confederate statues; why localism is great as opposed to globalism; and how Jesus redeems the past and makes the future the focus of our attention and dreams. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 15, 2022 • 49min
Incarnational Truth vs. Gnostic Politics - A Neighbor's Choice
What do we make of Trump's latest "trading cards" announcement; is the former President showing the seriousness that the MAGA movement is looking for in these chaotic times? What are some recent examples of incarnational truth that can inspire us to move toward solutions? Why is the objectifying of Jesus the biggest problem with the churches today? Listen to the full show to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 15, 2022 • 25min
David and Shannon Talk New Russia Nuke, Elon's Crusade - A Neighbor's Choice
Shannon Braswell, editor of Bright News, joins David Gornoski to talk about Russia's latest nuclear weapon, incarnational truth, Twitter's "safety and trust" board, the meaning of Christmas, and more. Check out Bright News' website here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 15, 2022 • 25min
Seed Oil Survival: Watch Out for the ADA, Healing Metabolism - A Neighbor's Choice
Tucker Goodrich joins the show for a refreshing segment of Seed Oil Survival. What is different about the weight gain that occurs after abandoning seed oils and how do we deal with it? Why does the ADA neglect the nutrition aspect of treating diabetes? Listen to the full segment to find out. Check out Tucker's blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 14, 2022 • 49min
The Opposite of Faith Is Control - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by explaining how the protection of the individual in a society was made possible by the life of Jesus. "The opposite of faith is control," David says as he makes the case for bypassing the need to engage in power struggles. Should we agree with Elon Musk's demand to prosecute Fauci or do we need something more? How can we live in the analog reality? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 14, 2022 • 49min
Jason Jones & David Talk Twitter Files, Artificial Womb Technology - A Neighbor's Choice
Jason Jones joins David Gornoski to comment on Ron DeSantis' move against vaccine manufacturers; giving voice to the vaccine-injured; the failing of Twitter's safety and trust board; how Big Tech censorship furthers the persecution of the marginalized; in vitro fertilization; and more. Also in the show, David and Surit Dasgupta talk about the latest news and connect them to the big picture of why we need to ditch political witch hunts and focus solely on progress through innovation and creativity. Check out the Vulnerable People Project here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com