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Jeff Deist on the Scapegoating of Florida

Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist returns to the show to comment on the latest news such as the fiasco that is Trump’s impeachment, the effort to turn Trump voters into deplorable second-class citizens, the establishment’s history of pushing conspiracy theories, DC’s scapegoating of Florida as punishment for making the regime look bad, the future of fiscal conservatism […]

Understanding Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory

What is mimesis and how do we understand it? How does it help us understand what’s going on in the West today? David Gornoski starts the episode by answering these questions and explaining why the best way to heal society is to imitate Jesus and concede the rivalry. Where did the western concern for animals, […]

DC’s Scapegoat Ritual Falls Apart, Corey DeAngelis on School Choice

David Gornoski continues his analysis of DC’s scapegoating of Trump and his supporters. Did the Democrats just contradict themselves on the origin of the Capitol storming? “The McWoke media are losing their minds because people like Sen. Hawley aren’t taking their scapegoat ritual seriously.” David also talks about the religiosity of wearing masks as well […]

Can Talk Radio Become a Place for Peacemakers?

David Gornoski starts the episode by commenting on Glenn Greenwald’s article about Neera Tanden and how she pushed the baseless conspiracy theory that Russia changed Hillary Clinton’s votes in the 2016 election. What’s the origin of politics? David traces it back to religion which means “to bind together” Can radio become a place of peacemaking? […]

The Impotent Show Trial and Other Circuses

David Gornoski returns with A Neighbor’s Choice and he talks about the ongoing Trump impeachment. David highlights the need to escape the establishment’s attempt to redefine reality and get back to the true reality of Jesus’ restoration of personhood. David also talks about how government-sponsored nutrition science is ruining our country’s health. “Single-payer healthcare can’t […]

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, […]

The Caricaturing of Christianity for Power

David Gornoski starts the episode with some commentary on the latest calls for mask mandates. “Will they boot [maskless] people from moving trains?” David asks, “Will the state reveal its true colors for once?” Listen to the full episode as David talks about the media’s subtle branding of GameStop stock surge as an “insurrection;” Biden’s […]

How Victimism Works

David Gornoski starts the episode by resuming his analysis of the news. He focuses particularly on the alleged sexual assault on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the media’s deafening silence on Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. Is AOC really for hearing the victims’ voices? Did the Capitol storming happen because of Trump’s call for protests? Can conservatives offer anything […]

Overcoming Envy, Violence, and Victimism

Join David Gornoski as he comments on the latest news stories such as the recent Hunter Biden-related development; Jeff Bezos stepping down from Amazon CEO; COVID vaccine development and controversy; Wall Street on high alert after GameStop; and more. David also comments on the work of Tom Holland and compares it to Rene Girard in […]

How to Tackle State-Sponsored Violence and Coercion

David Gornoski starts off the show by commenting on the latest news coming in from the monopolist market that is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful. Does America need a state-backed media model like the BBC? Do we focus on removing corruption in government or doing away with government, which itself is corruption, […]