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THINGS HIDDEN 57: Richard Koenigsberg on War as Sacrifice

David Gornoski sits down with Richard Koenigsberg, psychologist & historian from the Library of Social Science, for a discussion on sacrifice, violence, and war. Mr. Koenigsberg starts the discussion by describing his interactions with Rene Girard. The conversation then moves to the psychology of Hitler, the purpose of political violence, male aggressiveness, the Ukraine war, […]

Escaping the Maze of DC’s Malthusianism

With both political parties entangled in mimetic rivalry and Malthusian ideologies, is there any way for us to look for actual solutions? What does the WHO pandemic treaty mean for states not willing to go along with lockdown authoritarianism? Do politicians like Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell really care about Ukrainian children? Listen to the […]

Tho Bishop on the Politics of Money

[Video contains both hours. Skip past 45 minutes for hour 2.] David Gornoski is joined by the returning Tho Bishop who talks about an upcoming event in Orlando, FL from the Mises Institute. David and Tho talk about the politics of money, the falling of Bitcoin, the influence of Elon Musk, the Ukraine package, and […]

Americans Betrayed Over Ukraine Bill

 David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on the $40 billion in aid being sent to Ukraine at the expense of the average American. David is joined by Lavern Spicer, Founder and Executive Director of Curley’s House food bank, who highlights how the American people are being betrayed, especially those who are poor and […]

The Way of Truth, Nonviolence & Skin in the Game

Should we retreat from the world or should we work to usher in God’s kingdom on Earth? What does the Gospel text mean when it says Jesus saved the best for last? Join David Gornoski as he brings to light the things we should be discussing instead of playing into the culture war. Should we […]

The Hidden Victims DC Doesn’t Want You to See

[Video contains both hours. Skip past 35 minutes for hour 2.] Who are the hidden victims that the government in DC doesn’t want you to know about? Will Biden’s disinformation board succeed in purging dissenting voices? What critical information are we missing about the Ukrainian army’s actions in Donetsk? Is there any justification for DC […]

What Did Pope Francis Say About the Ukraine War?

Is Pope Francis right in his recent statements about the war in Ukraine? Why is a group of NGOs threatening to boycott Elon Musk? Is there any excuse for the Democratic party for idolizing someone like Madeleine Albright? Join David Gornoski as he reports on the latest news while commenting on the disruption that Jesus’ […]

Don’t Say Baby Law Could Be Overturned

[Video contains both hours. Skip past 20 minutes for hour 2.]  The Senior Editor of the Stream, John Zmirak, joins David Gornoski for a discussion on abortion and whether Roe v. Wade has any constitutional basis in the United States. How would the abortion debate shape midterm elections? Should conservatives fight fire with fire? […]

Col. Douglas Macgregor on the Folly of Sending Troops to Ukraine

David Gornoski starts the show by commenting on how the corporate press weaponizes ignorance in order to grab and stay in power. How did the founders deal with censorship back in their time? What kept the lights on for civilizations thousands of years ago? Listen to the episode to find out. Plus, Col. Douglas Macgregor […]

THINGS HIDDEN 55: The Third Temptation

In this edition of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski sits down with Michael Gibson, venture capitalist and co-founder of the 1517 Fund. Is the cultural conflict in America a battle between Christian sects? What are conservatives getting wrong in their reaction against the Left? What does the Gospel reveal about human power? How has the Gospel […]