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Ben Freeman and Burt Walker: How Qatar Took DC And The Drug War

How deeply has Qatar influenced our government? Very deep, claims Ben Freeman. The Director of the Foreign Influence Transparency Initiative joins David Gornoski to explore his groundbreaking report on Qatar’s rise in DC power. Also, businessman and novelist Burt Walker discusses his perspective on the war on drugs from a dad’s frontline exposure. Listen to […]

Policies vs. Principles

Why do people obsess over policies, which are based on utilitarian and pragmatic worldviews? David Gornoski argues that we should reject this obsession and instead concern ourselves with principles, which are timeless, humbling, and absolute. In a world where being ‘practical’ is the trend and principles are considered passé, what does it mean to stand […]

What Is Your Freedom Worth?

Are our freedoms worth the modern-day human sacrifices in endless wars abroad and non-violent offenders thrown behind bars and placed amongst murderers and rapists? David Gornoski ponders on this and the big questions about the COVID-19 lockdown. All this and more on A Neighbor’s Choice! Original airdate: April 21, 2020 Listen to the podcast below:

A Neighbor’s Choice Ep. 3: The Sacrifice of Mr. Slinkard

This week, meet Mr. Jefferson Slinkard, a log cabin home builder and writer from Arkansas. He tells the story of his father’s PTSD and how it allowed the tortures of the Korean War to spread to his family. Along the way, Jefferson shares stories of adventure, anguish, and triumph through peace and unconditional love. Unnecessary […]