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A Toast to Democracy

The left has been so conditioned that they blame their own freedom for the problems in economy and governance. Is freedom to be blamed? David Gornoski analyzes the news surrounding the election and highlights the core problems in the crowd psyche. Plus, anthropologist Mark Sunwall calls in to address the deep divide and the total […]

THINGS HIDDEN 22: Twilight of the American Gods

Shannon Braswell and David Gornoski return for another exciting episode of THINGS HIDDEN. The two address Kanye West’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, the concept of the holy fool, the cultural decline in France, the rise of suicide terrorism, the rise of troll culture, the need for distinctions and role models in society, and […]

THINGS HIDDEN Film Series: Uncovering the Victims

David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor’s Choice radio show, sits down with pastor Jim Fitzgerald for a groundbreaking conversation on the early years of Christianity in the Middle-East and North Africa; Rene Girard’s anthropological reading of Christianity; Christianity as the anti-myth that deconstructs the mono-myths; the “founding murder” of civilization; human desire; and more. How […]

Zuby on the Cultivation of Good Role Models, the Religion of Woke

In this classic episode from November 28, 2019, David Gornoski is joined by British rapper, author, and podcaster Zuby. The two talk about cultivating good role models, race relations in the west, woke religion, Zuby’s book Strong Advice, statism, and Kanye’s Jesus is King album. Listen to the full episode for all of this, plus […]

Why Christ Didn’t Write, Veterans Radio: Honoring Smedley Butler, Nineteen Years of the Afghanistan War

David Gornoski begins the show by reading from Rene Girard’s book “When These Things Begin.” What did Jesus mean when he said we must pick up His cross and follow Him? What does the imitation of Christ mean in our modern-day society? Also in the show, David is joined by Sgt. Dan McKnight of Bring […]

Science and U: Dr. Yu and Scott Adams on Loserthink

In this classic Science and U interview that aired on November 7, 2019, David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu are joined by Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and author of Loserthink. In Loserthink Scott Adams argues that untrained brains are ruining America. How is this phenomenon occurring? “It takes some humility to […]

Biden vs Trump: Battle of the Scapegoat Stories

David Gornoski resumes his exposition of the election media coverage that has mostly focused on Trump’s taxes but has failed to mention anything about Biden and Harris’ record of warmongering and locking up non-violent offenders. “The 1619 project is nothing but a sleight of hand,” David says as he points to the real problems like […]

John Zmirak on Biden Trump Debate, Marx’s Spiritual Roots

In today’s episode, David Gornoski is joined by John Zmirak, Senior Editor of The Stream and author of the ‘Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism.’ What can we expect from today’s debate between Trump and Biden? Zmirak cautions that Biden is not to be underestimated while expressing confidence in Trump retaining the presidency. Will there be […]

THINGS HIDDEN 21: Jean-Michel Oughourlian Interview

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, […]

Our Cannibalistic Desires: Shannon Braswell Interviews David Gornoski

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 […]