David Gornoski Shows

Michael Rectenwald, author of Beyond Woke and Springtime Snowflakes, calls in to discuss political correctness in modern academia and the postmodern scholars that gave rise to 'woke' culture. Rectenwald talks about his experience of fighting SJWs at New York University; the scholar likens Woke culture to a religious movement, devoid of reason, and obsessive of collective identities. "The more they focus on identities, the more split they get," Rectenwald says as he points out the radical left's self-destructive ideology. Listen to the full episode for a deep dive into the intellectual and elitist roots of the social justice movement. Buy Michael Rectenwald's book at michaelrectenwald.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Motivational speaker, law enforcement officer, and author, Edie Darling joins David Gornoski to talk about her book and the George Floyd murder. Edie draws some fascinating insights from growing up in a segregated society. "What oppresses one group of people, oppresses all," she says whilst challenging us to change our divisive way of thinking into concern for all. Also, James Bovard returns to update on the story regarding the police killing of Duncan Lemp. The prolific author highlights the media silence over the story and the government coverup of Lemp's murder. "We don't even know the race of Lemp's killer," Jim Bovard says, drawing comparisons to the media coverage of Lemp's killing with that of George Floyd's. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more! Visit Edie Darling's website at ediedarling3isenough.com Visit Jim Bovard's website at jimbovard.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the

David Gornoski continues in showing us how we can unplug ourselves from the matrix of violence. Also, Pastor Corey Brooks of the New Beginnings Church calls in to discuss his six steps for bridging the great divide of America right now. On getting rid of non-violent crime laws and qualified immunity, Pastor Brooks says, "As conservatives, we need to reevaluate ourselves in society and be courageous." Pastor Brooks stresses on bringing everyone to the table of dialogue for healing that transcends barriers. Listen to the full episode to know how we can make Christ-imitation the foundation of our modern-day discourses. Support Pastor Corey Brooks' work at projecthood.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

How do we break free from the half-truths of mimetic rivalry? "There is meaning, truth, and right and wrong," says David Gornoski as he dismisses relativism and brings attention to humanity's addiction to power. David comments on the news around CHAZ in Seattle and points to how we are always forced into worshipping one person and hating the other. "When your whole frame is wrapped up in this aggressive assertion of violence you've lost the ability to dialogue." Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski helps us to see past artificial constructs and reach for the truth that requires no violence to hide it. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

'A single session of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood,' a new study claims. Dr. Yu calls in to comment on this study and ties it to his theory of how vibration breaks down, restructures, and forms newer and healthier molecules. The physicist also offers his fascinating insights on a new technology that can wirelessly recharge devices using magnetism. Also joining the show is Mises Institute's Jeff Deist who explains how stagnant, bipartisan politics has helped in fueling violence in our society. What does the urge to tear down statues and monuments signify for our culture? Can we have police officers maintaining law and order without qualified immunity? Listen to the full episode for Jeff Deist's thoughtful answers to these questions and more. Follow Jeff Deist on mises.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com 

Dr. Barry Kort, scientist and MIT engineer, joins David Gornoski to discuss Systems Thinking. Dr. Kort takes us through the development of what is known as Chaos Theory and then describes how laws came to be in ancient civilizations. Rules-based societies often lead to more chaos, says Dr. Kort as he explains how we need to shift towards the gradual evolution of functions and how the work of Rene Girard helps in this process. Could math help us create a wiser and better society? Can our society elevate beyond the primitive-level existence of mere rules? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Maj Toure, rapper and founder of Black Guns Matter, joins David Gornoski to discuss gun laws and law enforcement. Maj highlights that places with fewer restraints on gun-ownership are less prone to gun violence. "We are addicted to the spoils of crime as opposed to the liberty of freedom," Maj says as he points to the correlation between the high number of victimless crime laws and the increase of state-initiated violence in society. We need to atone for the violence committed in the past, Maj says as he reflects on the murder of George Floyd and other injustices. How do we atone for the violence and move towards freedom and responsibility? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow Maj Toure on Twitter @MAJTOURE Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"It's cool to hate capitalism because most of us are raised in government schools," says David Gornoski. How can we have a truly free market when the referee is always paid off to rig the game? We need to get the notion out of our heads that saving money to defer consumption is somehow 'greed.' Do we realize that much of what constitutes the criticism of capitalism are justifications for throwing non-violent people into prison? Also, James Kourtides calls in to discuss his YouTube video 21st Century Questions and his thoughts on Rene Girard and Gilles Deleuze. How can we move towards actual solutions without conforming to the political scapegoat mechanism and even our own personal pet-peeve scapegoating? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow James Kourtides' channel on YouTube Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dr. Matt Ridley, Zoologist, acclaimed author, and member of the House of Lords, joins David Gornoski to discuss his new book 'How Innovation Works.' David and Dr. Ridley explore the reality behind Tesla vs Edison, the problem with patents, how government retards progress, how medicine and cures are hampered by regulations, and why the future may be much better than the present. Visit Matt Ridley's website and order his book at mattridley.co.uk Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Host David Gornoski explains how we can be freed from the shackles of collectivism by looking to the Biblical story of the woman caught in adultery. He who is without sin may cast the first stone, Jesus told the persecuting mob. The first step is the recognition of our part in societal injustices. Abandoning the notion of correcting others through violence allows for what David calls 'the gospel technology' to flourish. What does Jesus' forgiveness of the adulterous woman tell us about right governance and true justice? Listen to the full episode for the answer and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

We're far too often told that we must shrink towards collectivism if we're to find our identities. Humans have a proclivity to find comfort within a tribe and then assert themselves over those with different identity markers. Is collective warfare the right way to find solutions? David Gornoski says otherwise. "We must realize that many of our ideas are borrowed by imitating others," David says, "and also that we often end up imitating bad role models." How can we reject the imitation of bad role models and defend the victims of groupthink? Listen to the full episode to find out. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Lawrence Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education, joins David Gornoski to discuss his new book 'Was Jesus a Socialist?' Was Jesus against the accumulation of wealth? Weren't the early Christians expressing socialist principles when they cared for one another? Reed answers in the context of Jesus' non-violent teachings and also what His disciples were up against. What do Jesus' words tell us about the crony-corporatism that exists thanks to our government system today? What would Jesus say regarding the George Floyd murder and the riots that are happening now? Listen to the full episode for a fascinating conversation on the teachings of the greatest Person that ever lived and more. Buy Lawrence Reed's book on fee.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In light of the George Floyd murder and the civil unrest that has followed, how can we get past our differences and find solutions? "I think first there has to be an acknowledging of the problem," says Angela Yee, "Some people say there's no racism and white supremacy, no hierarchy, and that's simply not true." David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor's Choice, sits down with the Breakfast Club's Angela Yee and together the two try to find common ground despite disagreements on issues like racial profiling and gun control. Can we move past a system that pits us against one another? Can we rally around the victim of unjust laws and bring much-needed compassion and true justice to our nation? Listen to the podcast to find out. Watch the Breakfast Club on YouTube Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski sits down with Justin Murphy, political scientist and former professor of the University of Southampton; and together the two discuss the reemergence of faith, the meaning of Christ's love on an anthropological level, the current riots, socio-political turmoil, and Jesus-imitation in a post-Christian culture. Justin Murphy says, "The rioters are--in their own twisted way--trying to produce a sacred process." That sacredness, David replies, is the search for scapegoats, whether they be store owners or the president of the United States. David and Justin then dive deep into the concept of ritual sacrifice and draw fascinating comparisons between the current riots and the riotous carnivals celebrated in ancient times. How can we bring the biblical concept of Jubilee--the clearing of all debts--to alleviate the suffering of the downtrodden without bailing out the big corporations? Can we cultivate a proper ethic of imitating Jesus in today's secular context? Can we bind society together with someth

"We're seeing the overreaction to the pandemic spilling over to other parts of life," says Norman Horn, founder of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Dr. Horn goes on to explain how institutional coercion spills onto the streets in the form of riots. "Just because we agree that there are structural problems does not mean that we should burn the city down." Is capitalism to be blamed for the injustices in our system? Dr. Horn partially agrees and argues that we need to resist government collusion with private companies. He warns that usage of violence will backfire with enormous effect. Can one be both Christian and Libertarian? Can one celebrate both liberty and jubilee? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow Norman Horn at libertarianchristians.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"To build a long-term sustainable economy, politicians would have to become anti-Santa Clause." David Gornoski proposes a removal of institutional coercion--a total rejection of spending trillions on the military-industrial complex and the drug war--if we are to care for our children's future. Also, Rufus Rochell calls in from home confinement to highlight the plight of non-violent drug offenders like himself who are unjustly imprisoned with long sentences. "Change does not come by talking loud, my brother," Rufus says, "Change begins first and foremost when you're dedicated to making changes that will empower others to do better and advance their way of life." Rufus goes on to explain how we can imitate Christ and "kill the enemy with the kindness of God." Listen to the full episode as David and Rufus explore how we can effect change amidst the storm of riots and injustices in our society today. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David

"Whenever you ask people about physics they feel like it's so remote. I believe physics should be intriguing for everybody," says Dr. Weiping Yu as he returns to the show to discuss the LHCb physicists' measurements of B mesons particles and their search for a more complete theory beyond the standard model. Dr. Yu also comments on the latest news surrounding the gigantic ITER fusion project in France. Plus, senior editor of Mises Institute Ryan McMaken calls in to discuss the ongoing riots and protests as well as General Mattis' comments on President Trump. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more. Follow Ryan McMaken at mises.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In this time of mob violence, as victimism prevails over truth, and almost everyone is looking to blame someone else, the question we have to ask ourselves is: how can we defend the scapegoats? "Nullify and get rid of the bad laws that put non-violent people in prisons," urges David Gornoski, "Say no to the song of the crowd!" Because of the anthropological effect of Jesus' crucifixion we can no longer continue to use coercion in our maintaining of society. Also, CAN-DO Clemency's Lisa Jacobi calls in to talk about the plight of Chad Marks, a 41-year-old serving time for a non-violent drug-related offence. Can we transcend the sacrificial mass incarcerating machine? Listen to the full episode to find out. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Kentucky State University's Wilfred Reilly calls in to discuss the ongoing riots, institutionalized racism, and Christ's anthropological impact on human history. "There's nothing noble about a mob. Crowds are not logical," says Dr. Reilly as he points to how the rioters have destroyed mostly minority businesses. The conversation moves to the question of what motivates rioters psychologically. Here, David explains how Jesus dispersed the crowd using what he calls 'social aikido.' How can we use the Gospel technology to disperse angry mobs today? Listen to the full episode for a fascinating conversation on bringing Jesus' personhood revolution to our nation and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In this episode, David Gornoski is joined by Hollywood talent agent Willie Fort and the two discuss the mob fury that has been going on for the past few days. To the people trying to justify the riots, Willie asks, "If black lives matter why are you looting and destroying black businesses?" Willie also highlights how the focus on the George Floyd murder has taken a backseat to collectivism and identity politics. Equality is an unrealistic undertaking, Willie Fort argues, but fairness is desirable. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com