

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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Dec 21, 2022 • 24min
Sacred Voting Rite Unravels in Arizona - A Neighbor's Choice
Should we neglect technological and scientific progress by making excuses that "humans will sin anyway?" Will another hundred billion help Ukraine win the war against Russia? What do we make of the omnibus spending bill that is being fast-tracked through the senate? What's going on with the voting situation in Arizona? Listen to the full show to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 21, 2022 • 50min
Stewart Tankersley MD on Deconditioning From Euthanasia Culture - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski deconstructs the mainstream media's narrative of "speaking truth to power." Joining David for this episode is Dr. Stewart Tankersley of Concerned Doctors who examines the news of Gov. DeSantis going after vaccine manufacturers, the damage caused by unscientific lockdowns, why we need a spiritual awakening, euthanasia in Canada, the trauma suffered by Baby Boomers, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 49min
Jim Babka on How Christmas Breaks CIA Programming, Chris Bray on Twitter Files 7 & 8 - A Neighbor's Choice
Jim Babka, founder of Downsize DC, calls in to talk about both the peace and the sword that is brought on by Christmas. How do we analyze the drama of culture and politics without being sucked into its mimetic contagion? What are some of the things we can take away from the recent JFK disclosure? Listen to the show to find out. Plus, Chris Bray joins to comment on the JFK revelation, the new Twitter files drop, the war in Ukraine, and more. Check out the website of Downsize DC here. Check out Chris Bray's Substack here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 49min
John Littell MD on COVID Hysteria, Anthony Sabatini on New Free Speech Legislation - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. John Littell returns to the show to talk about how people are handling the COVID hysteria for the upcoming holiday season. Why is the medical system heavily rigged against generic drugs and early treatment? Did the movie "Died Suddenly" accurately portray the information about vaccine deaths? Listen to the full show to find out. Plus, Anthony Sabatini calls in to talk about how we can protect the right to free speech on college campuses, the latest Turning Point USA event, reforming the GOP, DeSantis' grand jury, universal school choice, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dec 19, 2022 • 49min
David and Surit Talk About Elon's Twitter Future, JFK Truth - A Neighbor's Choice
"The only time when politicians have your interests in mind is when they can hijack your fears or tears for their opportunity," David Gornoski says as he starts the show. Why is the government so adament in keeping the truth about JFK hidden? What lies in future for Elon Musk's role as head of Twitter? Listen to the full show as David and Surit Dasgupta explore the falling apart of the mythmaking superstructure of empire in real time and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

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


