Trail Thoughts: Social Media Censors Old Abe

David Gornoski starts the episode by commenting on the rampant disregard, especially in politics, of our opponent’s personhood under the shadow of victimism. David also reads from his essay “The End of Football” where he makes the case why our society is no longer able to hide the victims of state violence. Plus, Eric Kampmann […]

Jeff Deist on the GameStop Saga

Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute joins David Gornoski to talk about the GameStop Wall Street Saga. He highlights how the media narrative seeks to manipulate the masses to view Reddit traders as fascistic and Hedge Funds as the victims. Is there really any difference between what the Wall Street elites are doing and what the Reddit […]

Science and U: Secret Reality Changing Tech

Dr. Weiping Yu is back with another segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the latest news from the world of science such as the discovery of a new state of matter called liquid glass, the idea that a supermassive black hole influenced the evolution of life on Earth, US navy’s tech that […]

Yemen War to End, Solutions for Bad Politics

In this episode, David Gornoski is joined by Paul Martin, senior director of Policy and Political Affairs, and together they discuss the reports of Biden planning to end support for the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen. Also in the show, David Gornoski explains why we must reject preemptive violence in all circumstances. Plus, […]

Ryan McMaken on Wall Street and Free Markets

David Gornoski continues his analysis of the trade battle involving GameStop and Hedge Funds. David is joined by the Mises Institute’s Ryan McMaken who highlights the strong regulatory forces that protect Wall Street elites. Is there any difference between Wall Street and Silicon Valley? Is capitalism to blame for Wall Street abuses? Is the free market concept […]

Science and U: Animal Magnetism Is Real

Dr. Weiping Yu returns with a new segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on fusion reactors that use extraordinary magnets to pressurize elements into superhot plasma and whether they will be effective. Animal magnetism is real, a study claims while stating that snakes repel venom via a magnet-like mechanism. Dr. Yu says this […]

The New (Old) Elites and Their Universalism

David Gornoski starts the show by reflecting on the Left-Right populist Gamestop short-selling against Hedge Funds. Also in the show, David Gornoski comments on the differences between nationalism and liberalism, highlighting the universal themes liberals have inherited from Christianity. Plus, Adam Andrzejewski, the CEO of OpenTheBooks.com, calls in to talk about the government’s monopoly on guns […]

THINGS HIDDEN 24: Alex Kaschuta on Why We Have Outcasts

David Gornoski sits down with podcaster Alex Kaschuta, host of Subversive–”the podcast for outcasts.” David and Alex discuss some of the important topics of our day such as the importance of Rene Girard’s work; growing undifferentiation; the redefinition of the outcast in current society; the mythology behind gender relations; Trump as a scapegoat for the […]

The Dream of the 90s is Alive in GameStop, Jimmy Romans and Adrianne Miller Receive Clemency

David Gornoski comments on the latest reports coming in from the stock market as amateur day traders drive Gamestop prices upwards while giving Wall Street professionals a massive heart attack. How is the status quo in DC reacting to this development? Do the majority of Americans support the censoring of their political opposites? Also in […]

Wilfred Reilly on Trump’s Impeachment

David Gornoski starts the episode by his reading his five-year-old article Trump: The Scapegoat Supreme. With recent developments in American politics, David explains how he stands vindicated in his prediction using the Gospel technology revealed by Jesus two thousand years ago. Also in the show, professor Wilfred Reilly calls in to talk about the upcoming impeachment […]