
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

Feb 3, 2022 • 22min
Science and U: What Is Light? - A Neighbor's Choice
What do we make of Energy Vault's plan to deploy gravity-based energy storage in China? Is it possible for physicists to manipulate magnetism with light? Can humans sense strangers during sleep? Join Dr. Weiping Yu as he comments on the latest science news in this refreshing segment of Science and U. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 3, 2022 • 46min
GoFundMe Suspends Freedom Convoy Page, Zero Acre Farms Project - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on the news that GoFundMe suspended the crowdfunding for the Canadian Freedom Convoy. David also comments on the Facebook stocks crash, musicians demanding censorship on Spotify, and more. Also in the show, Tucker Goodrich joins the show to talk about the Zero Acre Farms project, the problem with production of seed oil alternatives, and whether it's possible to make a healthy and cheaper alternative. Visit Tucker's blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 2, 2022 • 46min
Surviving the Dark Age of Corporate Press Misinformation - A Neighbor's Choice
What lies behind Neil Young's demand to deplatform Joe Rogan from Spotify? What did Japanese pharmaceuticals say about treatment with generic medicine in the pandemic? Where is Justin Trudeau now that the Freedom Convoy has arrived in Ottawa? Join David Gornoski as he looks at the latest news stories while unraveling the corporate press' plan to feign victimhood while cheering on for tyrannical government. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 2, 2022 • 45min
The Supply Chain Crisis, Rene Girard and the Pandemic - A Neighbor's Choice
In this episode, David Gornoski is joined by Zane Schwenk, director of Oakley Transport, who calls in to talk about the supply chain crisis, myths about the truck driver career, the Canada freedom convoy, how American truck drivers are reacting to drug mandates, and more. Also in the show, Brian Francis Culkin, author of Rene Girard and COVID-19, calls in to talk about his book and how desire has gripped the masses in the pandemic. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 1, 2022 • 47min
Fighting Cancel Culture With Innovation - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski deconstructs the mainstream media's narrative of "misinformation" and uncovers the hypocrisy of presenting an extremely superficial and self-serving idea of social justice while denying life-saving medicines in the pandemic. Joining David for this episode is Kevin Dolan, founder of Exit Group, who talks about how Exit Group is helping people bypass cancel culture and doxxing. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Feb 1, 2022 • 45min
Leftism Is More Persecutory Than Religious Fundamentalism - A Neighbor's Choice
What does the data from Japan show when it comes to treatment in the pandemic using generic medicine? What startling difference is being overlooked by the leftist establishment when it comes to the mandated drugs? How does the current leftist establishment compare to evangelical zealots? Join David Gornoski as he uncovers the religiosity of complying with the state's tyrannical ways and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 31, 2022 • 46min
Transcending Left vs. Right for Liberty - A Neighbor's Choice
Jeff Deist sits down with Michael Rectenwald, author of Beyond Woke and Google Archipelago. The two discuss the truckers' protest in Canada, the populist pushback against authoritarianism; Jordan Peterson's popularity; the attack on beauty; and more. Plus, Ian Miller, author of Unmasked, joins the show to talk about the validity of wearing masks, the justification for mask mandates, whether wearing masks will be a permanent requirement for travel, and more. Visit Michael Rectenwald's website here. Buy Ian Miller's book Unmasked on Amazon. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 31, 2022 • 45min
Book Burning, An Entrepreneurial-Driven Society - A Neighbor's Choice
The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist starts the show by commenting on the hysteria around "misinformation." Joining Jeff Deist is economist Hunter Hastings who calls in to discuss the pandemic's impact on the market; a less political and a more entrepreneurial-driven society; how people can start new businesses and implement basic economics; and more. Also in the show, Michael Rectenwald, calls in to talk about the growth of authoritarianism in the pandemic. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 28, 2022 • 46min
Authoritarianism in the Garb of Rebellion - A Neighbor's Choice
Nearly two million of Biden's mail-in votes in Pennsylvania have been ruled "unconstitutional." More than half of Virginia school districts are defying Youngkin's mask-optional order. Why do those who hate authority figures in the family always support political authoritarianism? Are parents realizing the damage being done to kids with the mask and drug mandates? Join David Gornoski as he takes on the news and more in this episode of A Neighbor's Choice. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jan 28, 2022 • 46min
Shocking Israel Data on Mandated Drugs - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode with some news surrounding the mandated drugs and what the latest scientific data from Israel is revealing about them. In light of the Israel data, do we need more boosters? What did Jordan Peterson say about the Canadian-US truck convoy protest? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com