Prof. Wilfred Reilly on the January 6 Commission

David Gornoski begins the episode by highlighting how many Democrats and Republicans like Nancy Pelosi and Liz Cheney share the same pro-war, statist philosophy. David also comments on the Leftist bullying that goes on in the literary world as illustrated with what happened to Abigail Shrier. Plus, Professor Wilfred Reilly, author of Taboo, calls in to […]

Sir Owen on the Hostilities With China

In this episode, Sir Owen returns to the show and joins David Gornoski to comment on some of the new pronouncements by the CDC on pandemic regulations. Sir Owen also comments on the January 6 commission and whether it is credible; the latest round of hostilities on the South China sea; what nuclear war would […]

THINGS HIDDEN 39: Monica Paulus Escapes Literal Witch Burning

In this fascinating THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski is joined by Monica Paulus, a native of Papua New Guinea who was accused of sorcery by her neighbors and family. Monica gives us a harrowing account of what it is like to be persecuted and hunted by a bloodthirsty mob. What are the reasons for these […]

Overcoming Modern-Day Witch Hunts

Is our society, founded on liberty, transforming right now into an open-air prison where we are pitted against each other? Is Ibram X. Kendi a subverter, as he claims, or is he merely a mouthpiece for the establishment? How are witch hunts, prevalent in archaic societies, manifested in a more modern-day context? What is the […]

Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste

David Gornoski starts the show by drawing attention to the similarities between the abusive father of Britney Spears and the control-hungry elitists in DC. How can we help people break away from the abusive statist cult of control? Is there any room for innovative solutions in an environment of statist authoritarianism? Join David as he […]

The sacrifice of Congresswoman Gabbard

This article by David Gornoski was published at WND.com on February 15, 2017. The media continues to be an increasingly petty, insecure clique as it mimetically parrots its own echo chamber talking points against any person who challenges their preferred leftist-corporatist brand of state hegemony. Think of political ideologies like denominations of a religion. They […]

THINGS HIDDEN 38: Mimetic Narratives and Symbols in Economics

David Gornoski is joined by the returning Burke Peters for a new THINGS HIDDEN conversation. Burke Peters talks about his recent article on economics and desire; the connection between narratives and symbols to economics; the mindset behind the demands for coercive market regulations; how the Gospel builds a high trust society; the housing market crisis; […]

Reject Authoritarian Ugliness

What’s happening to the January 6 protesters in prison after they were arrested? What does their ordeal reveal about both the conservative and liberal establishment and criminal justice in our country? Join David Gornoski as he gets to the bottom of these questions vital for the republic while also commenting on the latest news stories […]

Former HHS, WHO Scientist Speaks Out on Pandemic

David Gornoski starts the episode by reflecting on how the path ahead of the outdated twentieth-century media looks like. Also in the show, former HHS scientist Dr. Paul Alexander returns to talk about the new variant that the media has been hyping up and the push to get kids to take experimental drugs. What does […]

The Heart of the Problem is Coercion

David Gornoski explains why coercion, in order to effect change, is never the wisest course to take. All of the problems that we see in politics, science, medicine, and education stem from the coercive nature of the government regulatory system. Should the young be enticed or pressurized into taking experimental drugs for the “greater good?” […]