Science and U: Was There a Big Bang?

Dr. Weiping Yu, the chief science officer of A Neighbor’s Choice, joins David Gornoski for another exciting segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the claim that scientists have discovered the secret of wireless charging and whether the universe was really created through a big bang. Listen to the full segment for all […]

LA Local Responds to California Mandate

David Gornoski is joined by returning guest Willy Fort who talks about the possibility of vaccination passports, Larry Elder’s chances in California, school choice, and more. Also joining David is nutritional researcher, Tucker Goodrich who discusses the validity of seed oil testing on mice, the importance of exercise, whether we can consume even a little […]

Anthony Sabatini Takes on Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Remember how the corporate press used to scapegoat Trump for pandemic mortalities? Why hasn’t the same method being used against Biden? Join David Gornoski as he takes on the mimetic groupthink of the corporate media and exposes their usual tactics against dissenting voices. Do we need draconian lockdowns like the one in Australia as Fauci […]

Col. Douglas Macgregor, Lt. Col. Danny Davis on Afghanistan Situation

Joining David Gornoski for this episode is Col. Doug Macgregor who calls in to offer his insights into the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal which has cost the lives of thirteen US servicemen. Also joining David is Lt. Col. Danny Davis who touches on the same subject while highlighting how Bush and Obama have led us down […]

THINGS HIDDEN 44: Why We Want with Luke Burgis

THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski sits down with Luke Burgis, the author of Wanting, for a conversation on the anthropology of desire. Luke and David talk about the introduction to the work of Rene Girard; rivalry in relationships; mimesis in social media; the untold story about Ferrari and Lamborghini; the physics aspect of mimesis and its […]

THINGS HIDDEN 43: Forbidden Medicines with Leonardo Mercado

In this special THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski sits down with Leonardo Mercado and the two explore the connection between sacrificial religion, anthropology, and medicine; and how this connection still remains in our modern-day societies. Mercado also talks about the state’s reaction towards cannabis users; COVID treatment with generic medicine; the medicinal benefits of plants […]

Sir Owen, Jason Jones Respond to Afghanistan Disaster

Joining David Gornoski for this episode is geopolitical analyst Sir Owen and filmmaker Jason Jones who call in to comment on the Afghanistan withdrawal disaster. Is the United States now a crushed empire? How corrupt was the Afghan government before its fall? What will regional powers gain from these events? How many Americans are stranded […]

Jeff Deist on Kabul Attack, Australian Lockdowns, and Investing

The Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist calls in to comment on the ISIS attack on US servicemen in Kabul. Will this event delay the planned withdrawal? How much did the Military-Industrial Complex gain during the Afghan war? Is Australia the next candidate for military intervention, given how liberties have almost vanished there in the lockdowns? How […]

Science and U: Is Low-Temperature Nuclear Energy Possible?

It’s Science and U and Dr. Weiping Yu brings us some fresh perspectives on the latest science news from around the world. Is nuclear fusion the holy grail of clean energy? Is low-temperature nuclear energy possible? How can there be unstable particles in our bodies? Scientists have discovered crystal exhibiting exotic spiral magnetism. What do […]

Tucker Goodrich Challenges Failed Experts

David Gornoski starts the episode with a reflection on how Jesus encouraged skepticism against the rule of the crowd. How do we steer clear of blame games while maintaining the skeptical mindset of Christ? Also in the show, Tucker Goodrich joins David to comment on the censorship of information, the Diet Doctor podcast on vegetable […]