A Neighbor’s Choice Radio
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Hosted by writer and speaker David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio Show 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 sometimes strange journey for listeners.
In this THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Shannon Braswell are joined by Jean-Michel Oughourlian, psychologist and author of The Mimetic Brain. Oughourlian starts the discussion with an insider’s perspective as Girard’s collaborator and how he found breakthroughs in the field of psychotherapy upon studying mimetic theory. “The mirror neuron is something fantastic,” Oughourlian remarks, […]
Shannon Braswell, in his first episode of Polymath’s Paradise, sits down with David Gornoski. The two resume their discussion on the works of Rene Girard. David takes us through his disillusionment with mainstream Christian talking points and his introduction to Rene Girard. “Jesus was basically an object for folks rather than the subject of your […]
What’s going on with Armenia and Azerbaijan? Where does this conflict originate and how does it expose the way nations have been dealing with each post-cold war? Mises Institute’s Tho Bishop calls in to explain this complex scenario and why America should steer clear of intervention. Also, Sgt. Dan McKnight and Danny Sjursen call in […]
David Gornoski starts the show by paying tribute to Ron Paul’s ability in uniting people across party lines through sheer integrity and concern for fellow man. “It’s very rare to find a person these days who actually believes in something.” David also comments on how the Democratic party has changed from being anti-authoritarian during the […]
David Gornoski is joined by human rights activist and filmmaker Jason Jones. Together, the two discuss the legacy of Dr. Ron Paul, the anthropology of René Girard, victimism in politics, COVID shutdowns, his upcoming anti-abortion movie ‘Divided Hearts of America,’ and more. Is Christianity the religion of the weak as Nietsczhe claimed? How do we […]
CAN-DO Clemency’s Amy Povah and Rufus Rochell join David Gornoski to give us an update on COVID cases in federal prisons. Amy says that we are facing a crisis in prisons right now where many non-violent inmates are exposed to the COVID virus. What are the updates with regards to the compassionate release petitions? Rufus […]