David Gornoski

David Gornoski

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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.

Author

David Gornoski

Category

Society

Podcast website

aneighborschoice.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Tho Bishop: The Decline of Mean Girls Culture - A Neighbor's Choice 30.06.2022

David Gornoski is joined by the Mises Institute 's Tho Bishop who calls in to comment on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the endless striving for victim status in our culture, the likely outcome of the January 6 trial, Biden's latest aid to Ukraine, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Fighting Leftist Indoctrination in Schools - A Neighbor's Choice 30.06.2022

David Gornoski is joined by Terry Clark who is currently running for the Polk County School Board. Has the pandemic exposed the indoctrination that goes on in our schools? Is there any way to make the public schools safe for children? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also in the show, David highlights why the leftist movement with its mean girls culture falls without a scapegoat like Trump....

The Real Religion That Dominates Us - A Neighbor's Choice 29.06.2022

What is the political fallout from the SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade looking like right now? How do we get out of the zero-sum mental prison of political thinking? Is Putin's "toxic masculinity" to blame for the war in Ukraine? Is Chris Pratt right in his attempt to distance himself from religion? Did Trump really assault a secret service agent? Listen to the full show to find out and more. Vi...

Smashing the Narratives of Might-Makes-Right - A Neighbor's Choice 29.06.2022

David Gornoski starts the episode with an epic takedown of the Malthusian corporate-backed system stemming out of DC. Why is it so hard for humans to accept the premise that their ruling agencies are frauds deeply captured by their industrial interests? Why is Fauci suffering a rebound of COVID despite getting the medicine he decreed for all? Does "standing for Ukraine" matter if one isn't able to...

THINGS HIDDEN 66: Battling to the End III 28.06.2022

David Gornoski and Craig Stewart continue their study of Rene Girard's last book Battling to the End . The discussion, delving into chapter 3 of Girard's book, revolves around regulated reciprocity in markets; the physical component of desire; differences in Hindu and Greek myths; the obsession with "winning" in politics; the evolution of war; whether a complete renunciation of violence is possibl...

Globalism's Nihilism - A Neighbor's Choice 27.06.2022

Are Democrats experiencing a shift among swing voters in the suburbs? Has Democrat talking points, usually involving "social justice" issues, become irrelevant among average Americans? Can we trust the cameras to keep working, now that Ghislaine Maxwell is placed on a suicide watch? Join David Gornoski as he gets to the bottom of these questions while commenting on the latest news from around the...

News as Propaganda, CIA in Ukraine - A Neighbor's Choice 27.06.2022

Has religion completely disappeared from our public sphere or are we just catechizing a different religion in our schools? What sacred act does our society wish to bind itself around? What are we to make of feminists rethinking intimacy after the overturn of Roe v. Wade? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also in the show, geopolitical analyst Sir Owen calls in to talk about the latest develo...

THINGS HIDDEN 65: Battling to the End II 27.06.2022

In this continuation of the discussion surrounding Rene Girard's last book Battling to the End , David Gornoski and Craig Stewart explore chapter three of Girard's book while asking important questions about the theories of evolution and creationism; the heavy-handed preaching in modern movies; trade warfare and the hidden violence in capitalism; whether economic pacifism is a valid option; extrem...

THINGS HIDDEN 64: Dinesh D'Souza on Mules and Movies 25.06.2022

In this special THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski is joined by filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza for a conversation about his latest film 2000 Mules . Why has the Left come to dominate our culture to the extent that double standards have become the norm? What kind of films should conservatives be making? Did Trump underestimate the swamp that he had promised to cleanse? Why did so many swing states sto...

More Ways to Protect Life, Tucker Goodrich Joins - A Neighbor's Choice 24.06.2022

"We have to be willing to protect life, joyously and confidently, from cradle to grave." How can Leftists figure out that caring about others does not involve carrying water for DC elites and big corporations? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also in the show, Tucker Goodrich calls in to talk about the connection between seed oil consumption and rising heart disease. Why did Japan experienc...

Don't Say Baby Law Is No More - A Neighbor's Choice 24.06.2022

It's a holiday! David Gornoski is joined by Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini who calls in to comment on the SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also joining the show are filmmaker and activist Jason Jones and The Stream's John Zmirak. Should there be a federal ban on abortion? What kind of reaction can we expect now from the Left? What are the shocking historical roots of abortion? Listen to the full...

Jeff Deist & Joshua Yoder: The Airline Crisis - A Neighbor's Choice 23.06.2022

What are some of the glaring problems that are being overlooked in the federalization of gun laws? Joining Jeff Deist for this episode is Joshua Yoder from US Freedom Flyers who calls in to talk about the post-pandemic challenges to airline pilots and staff. What problems have the vaccine mandates created for airline employees? Has the airline industry lost its appeal in the job market? Did the go...

Jordan Schachtel: The Return of Pandemic Mania - A Neighbor's Choice 23.06.2022

The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist returns to guest host the show and he starts by commenting on the news surrounding Supreme Court's latest decision on firearms as well as the Tampa housing market and why saving money has become harder. Also in the show, independent journalist Jordan Schachtel calls in to talk about how the Biden administration and the pharma cartel are working together to bring ba...

Escaping the Malthusian Matrix, Chris Bray & Corey DeAngelis Join - A Neighbor's Choice 21.06.2022

David Gornoski is joined by Substack writer Chris Bray for a conversation on how humanity has got to this point societally? Has hatred in America only centered around racial identities? Why was the ideology of Herbert Marcuse pushed onto us by the status quo? Is there a way out of this nihilistic and malthusian political atmosphere that we've suddenly found ourselves in? Listen to the full show to...

The Failing, Self-Flagellating God of the Left - A Neighbor's Choice 21.06.2022

"Look how much I self-flagellate for your worship!" David Gornoski opens the show by exposing the victim-garbed politics of our time. Why are celebrities like Ben Stiller expressing their support for Zelenskyy? How do we explain the mind virus that is the gender transitioning of children? Have we been told lies all these years regarding the Watergate scandal? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at a...

A Virtual Hell Simulator on Earth - A Neighbor's Choice 20.06.2022

David Gornoski brings to light the mimetic rivalry in the West vs. Putin narrative. What do we make of the Davos elitist plan to manufacture "virtual babies?" How did mainstream media outlets like NBC undermine Father's Day? Listen to the full episode for the answers as well as David's demystifying of today's child-sacrificing cults masquerading as accepted institutions. Visit A Neighbor's Choice...

Dismantling State-Sponsored Myths of Persecution - A Neighbor's Choice 20.06.2022

David Gornoski opens the show by commenting on the hidden worshipping of sacred idols that persist in our society today. What does the overemphasis of message over storytelling in recent movies signify? What does the lack of wonder in modern storytelling tell us? Listen to the full episode to find out. Plus, David explains how DC's viciousness in its persecution of dissidents like Dr. Pierre Kory...

THINGS HIDDEN 63: Notes from the Psyop Underground 18.06.2022

In this episode of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski sits down with Bright News editor, Shannon Braswell, and the two start the conversation by talking about America's intervention in Africa. Why did Biden decide to send American troops back into Somalia? The conversation then moves to questions surrounding media manipulation. Are people getting tired of Woke narratives in movies? What makes the carte...

Scott Horton on the Threat of Nuclear War - A Neighbor's Choice 17.06.2022

Jeff Deist is joined by Scott Horton for a conversation on Horton's upcoming book on the threat of nuclear war between the US and Russia. How will the Ukraine war impact the poorer countries of the world? Is abolishing nuclear weapons a realistic option? Can America function as the policeman of the world with the debt that it has right now? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Check ou...

Assange to Be Extradited, Dave Smith Joins - A Neighbor's Choice 17.06.2022

The Mises Institute 's Jeff Deist and Connor Mortell start the show by discussing the current state of the housing market. The two also address the generational divide in terms of opportunities and economical prosperity. Also in the show, podcaster and comic Dave Smith calls in to talk about Assange's upcoming extradition to the US from the UK. Are Americans hungry for a war with Russia? Is there...

THINGS HIDDEN 62: Battling to the End with Craig Stewart 16.06.2022

In this episode of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski is joined by the returning Craig Stewart for a conversation on Rene Girard's enigmatic last book Battling to the End . How did Girard gain his special insight into the mimetic nature of human beings? Did religions like Jainism and Buddhism also expose the mechanism of violence as the Gospel does? What are some of Girard's criticisms against Hegel? A...

Rising Above the Divide - A Neighbor's Choice 15.06.2022

Will America cease to be a democracy in the future? A large number of Democrats and Republicans think so. Why do Americans think that moral values are declining in the country? Has Biden realized that anti-Russian sanctions aren't working? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also in the show, David Gornoski comments on the fine line between acceptance and judgment and why Jesus is the perfect...

Play Stupid Monetary Games, Win Stupid Prizes - A Neighbor's Choice 15.06.2022

How can we survive a bureaucratic regime that continues to demand adoration and worship in exchange for economic ignorance? Is there any scientific justification for the FDA's recommendation of vaccines for children? Why isn't Biden worried about the profit margins of Big Pharma companies? Has China detected aliens? Join David Gornoski as he answers these questions and more. Visit A Neighbor's Cho...

Tucker Goodrich: Is Veganism a Healthy Lifestyle? - A Neighbor's Choice 13.06.2022

David Gornoski is joined by Tucker Goodrich for a fascinating conversation on veganism. Is veganism a healthy dietary lifestyle? Can humans survive on a raw vegan diet? What are some of the fundamental errors of veganism? Why are public health institutions recommending the vegan diet? Is there a connection between veganism and Seventh-Day Adventists? Check out Tucker's fascinating blog here . Visi...

Breaking Down the Kayfabe Tale of January 6 - A Neighbor's Choice 13.06.2022

David Gornoski starts the show by speaking on the contrast in mindset between government and private services. Are sanctions against Russia backfiring on the United States? Do average Americans care about the January 6 trial? Why has peace become anathema in the political discourses of our country? What do conservatives really need to focus on? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit A Neigh...

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