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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.

Location:

United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

Katherine Dee on How Media Affects Culture

12/1/2023
David Gornoski is joined by Katherine Dee for a fascinating conversation on how media is shaping the collective around us. What do we make of the Osama Bin Laden trend on TikTok? What do we make of Elon's reply to advertisers pulling out of X? Which social media company is driving the culture right now? Where do fandoms come from? Follow Katherine Dee on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:07:15

Raw Egg Nationalist on Anti-White Hate Crimes and Managed Spontaneity

11/29/2023
David Gornoski catches up with Raw Egg Nationalist for a conversation on what's happening in Ireland and how it impacts the larger West. Why are the Irish not expected to get angry at immigrant crimes? What is "managed spontaneity" and how is it used to deflect the violence from immigrants and non-whites? Is Christian compassion selectively applied to these hate crimes? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Follow Raw Egg Nationalist on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:00:54:33

Col. Douglas Macgregor Breaks Down Israel-Gaza War

11/28/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Col. Douglas Macgregor for a conversation on what's going on with the Israel-Gaza war. Was the Hamas attack on October 7 a trap for Israel? Does the US have any strategic interest in Israel's actions? Does this conflict have the capability to become a larger regional war? Has DC finally realized that the war in Ukraine is lost? What are some of the issues that the US must deal with at home? Follow Col. Macgregor on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:00:37:18

An American Evangelical Pastor Examines Zionism

11/27/2023
David Gornoski talks to Rev. Jim Fitzgerald, who has been to the Middle East as a missionary, on the topics of evangelizing in that region, who supports Hamas, whether Hamas uses Palestinians as human shields, what really happened on October 7, how the Palestinians were displaced during Israel's founding, whether Christians need to "bless Israel," and more. Read Rev. Jim Fitzgerald's work at the Aquila Report here. Visit neighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:04:28

Refuting Sohrab Ahmari on Javier Milei and Populism

11/25/2023
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta react to Sohrab Ahmari's critique of Javier Milei's populism. Can populists support central banking and market regulations? Can economics be divorced from morality? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:03:48

Michael Rectenwald Responds to His Publisher Censoring Him

11/23/2023
David Gornoski is joined by bestselling author Michael Rectenwald who talks about how his publisher censored him for speaking out against the brutal policy of Israel. Is the Right embracing the Left's cancel culture tactics? Are Christians justified in supporting Israel's aggression? Should Trump be trusted over this conflict? Follow Michael Rectenwald on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:00:39:49

The Meaning of Milei for the American Right

11/22/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Curt Mills, writer at the American Conservative, for a conversation on Javier Milei's victory in Argentina and what it means for the American Right. Does policy matter when it comes to success for populist leaders? Did Trump lose touch with his voters post-pandemic? Did Ron DeSantis gut his chances by running against Trump? Follow Curt Mills on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:00:39:11

THINGS HIDDEN 165: Rachel Wilson Unveils Occultic Feminism

11/15/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Rachel Wilson, author of Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women's Liberation, for a conversation on the public education system; the suffragettes and their elitist backers; the rise of Margaret Sanger; how feminism became popular; the religion of the future; the erasure of gender; and more. Buy Rachel's book here. Check out Rachel Wilson's Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:50:08

THINGS HIDDEN 164: The Meaning of Anti-Colonialism and Abortion

11/14/2023
In this THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about the Left's anti-colonial movement, the debate surrounding abortion, how Christianity protects children, the Right's inconsistent approach towards affirming life, why the view of a vengeful Jesus is absurd, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:14:10

Israel-Palestine Through the Lens of Rene Girard - David Gornoski Appears on the Jason Jones Show

11/8/2023
David Gornoski appears on the Jason Jones Show to talk about his latest article on World Net Daily's website where he explores the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of anthropologist Rene Girard and more. Check out more Jason Jones Show podcast episodes here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:02:02:56

Seed Oil Survival: Has Brad Marshall Solved Insulin Resistance, Obesity?

11/7/2023
David Gornoski is joined by Brad Marshall for a deep-diving conservation on how to emerge from seed oil-inflicted state of insulin resistance, whether Keto diet should be the preferred approach to losing weight, whether gelatin helps in curing obesity, when it is appropriate to be anabolic, whether sugar is healthy, foods that the common working-class man can eat to stay healthy, and more. Check out Fire in a Bottle here. Saturated Fat Reddit thread. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Duration:02:14:17

The Cross' Shadow in the Holy Land: Violence, Vengeance and Victimhood

11/6/2023
"Those who profess to imitate Jesus—regardless of their doctrinal particularities—are obligated by definition to make peace between warring brothers." Join David Gornoski as he reads from his latest article on the chaotic situation between Israel and Palestine and why only the way of Jesus can achieve peace in this region. Read the entire piece here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:00:11:30

Chris Bray: Does Violence Lead to More Violence?

10/31/2023
Chris Bray joins David Gornoski to talk about his recent Substack article on whether violence leads to more violence. What is at the root of the chaotic public discourse around Israel and Palestine? Is it possible to advocate for non-violence in a world full of violence? Are Abrahamic religions more violent than other religions? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Check out Chris Bray's post on Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:07:14

THINGS HIDDEN 163: Zealous for Andromeda's Apple Pie

10/30/2023
In this fascinating new THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore the anthropology of sibling conflicts; how zealots and globalists are alike; what constitutes true patriotism; how forgiveness was born in ancient Israel; how heaven transforms our love of home; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:23:08

THINGS HIDDEN 162: The Haunting of Christ in the Holy Land with Darryl Cooper

10/25/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Darryl Cooper of the MartyrMade podcast. The two talk about the conflict in the Middle East; whether the possibility of peace exists between Israel and Palestine; Trump's appeal; the notion of the victim king; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:56:44

THINGS HIDDEN 161: History Devoured

10/24/2023
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta get together to discuss why looking at the hidden victims of history is important, what the destruction of the temple in 70 AD signifies anthropologically, coveting our neighbor's being, contrasting the Lord's Supper with cannibalism of primitive societies, the prevailing schizophrenic view of Jesus, how Jesus frees us from death anxiety, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:02:16:57

Scott Horton on Israel's War Against Palestine

10/20/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Scott Horton of AntiWar.com for a conversation on the much-neglected truth behind the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Do the Palestinians really have a country as many in the West claim? Is there something about the origin of Hamas that we're missing out on? Are the Palestinians encroaching on Israeli land as Netanyahu claims? Should the US be involved in that region? Follow Scott Horton on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:11:22

Seed Oil Survival: Suzanne Alexander on Her Ancestral Diet Journey

10/17/2023
David Gornoski is joined by Suzanne Alexander, co-author of the Ancestral Diet Revolution, for a fascinating conversation on how shifting over to an ancestral diet cured Suzanne's digestion problems. Also discussed are whether veganism is a suitable diet for curing digestion problems, whether red meat is harmful to the colon, whether killing animals for meat is immoral, how many indigenous Pacific tribes maintain health via ancestral diet, and more. Buy the Ancestral Diet Revolution here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Duration:01:03:22

Dennis Marburger Exposes Ethnic Cleansing In Artsakh

10/16/2023
David Gornoski sits down with Dennis Marburger for an update on the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Is there ethnic cleansing underway in Artsakh? Why has Israel been sending weapons to Azerbaijan? What is the US government's role in this conflict? What does Hamas think of Armenia and Azerbaijan? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:28:18

THINGS HIDDEN 160: Israel vs Gaza Through New Eyes

10/14/2023
David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell get together to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, the USA's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Jesus response to the war, the violence-condoning passages in the Old Testament, the formation of Israel, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Duration:01:44:43