

David Gornoski
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.
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.
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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

Dec 23, 2022 • 23min
Jim Bovard Examines Omnibus Bill - A Neighbor's Choice
Investigative journalist James Bovard joins the show to break down the omnibus spending bill that will further destroy our economy. James Bovard also comments on the Twitter files and speculates whether any sort of accountability will follow from these revelations. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 26min
Dissecting Zelenskyy's DC Appearance - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski and James Kourtides start the show by commenting on the recent episode of DC's foreign policy antics over Ukraine. Is Zelenskyy comparable to Winston Churchill? How do we get out of the trauma-based mind control that is being imposed on us? Is "white supremacy" being redefined to mean something else in current culture? Listen to the full show to find out. Check out James Kourtides' YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 25min
THINGS HIDDEN 94: Christmas Reflections with Gil Bailie, Jason Jones
David Gornoski; filmmaker and activist Jason Jones; and Gil Bailie–the author of several lectures and books including God's Gamble and a contemporary of Rene Girard–explore the meaning of Christmas, particularly in the world of anthropology. Why were the ancients fascinated with stars? Why did God choose a miraculous virgin birth as Christ's entrance into the world? Why does creation suffer from "birth pangs" as the Apostle Paul writes? How does the Christmas story differ from pagan myths? How does St. Joseph model fatherhood for us? Why should we have joy this season? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Check out the Vulnerable People Project here. Check out the Cornerstone Forum here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 22, 2022 • 49min
James Howard Kunstler on the Psychology of Previous Investment - A Neighbor's Choice
James Howard Kunstler joins David Gornoski to talk about the "psychology of previous investment," whether Elon Musk has replaced Trump as the new scapegoat, government collusion with media, the decline in mental health, and more. Also in the show, David Gornoski comments on news stories including the latest revelation on the NordStream explosions while deconstructing the Left's obfuscation of violence with Woke word games. Check out James Howard Kunstler's website here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 21, 2022 • 25min
Seed Oil Survival: Lysenkoism Takes Over NIH - A Neighbor's Choice
Tucker Goodrich joins the show to talk about the NIH's decision to restrict access to important databases if it thinks a scientist's research may enter "forbidden" territory. Why are our nation's health institutions afraid of diving into the failures of dietary guidelines? Are corporations to blame for this direction in nutritional science? What new startling revelation has surfaced with regard to the COVID vaccines? Check out Tucker's blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com


