David Gornoski

Esteemed New Testament scholar and Anglican bishop NT Wright joins David Gornoski to discuss the pandemic and Christ's role in shaping governance and justice. The iconic theologian puts the pandemic into perspective from what Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans. Dr. Wright points to how the early church revolutionized the way we think about our fellow human beings by caring for the poor and downtrodden and how those actions must be emulated in our current age as well. But what about some of the questions that split the churches right down the middle? Questions like: Should we employ coercion in our attempt to care for the poor and educate people? Can we implement the Sermon on the Mount in the world of politics? Listen to the full podcast to hear the answers and more. Buy N.T. Wright's latest book 'God and the Pandemic' on Amazon.

Angela Stanton-King, the Founder and President of American King Foundation, joins David Gornoski to discuss her interview on the Breakfast Club. "It's hypocritical to want others to value our lives when we don't even value our own offspring," Angela says as she points to how the Democratic party's abortion agenda destroys black families. The Republican candidate also discusses her congressional run as well as her advocacy for criminal justice reform. Also joining the show is Rufus Rochell who highlights the urgency for criminal justice reform through his own experience of being unjustly imprisoned for 32 years. Listen to the full episode for all of this, plus a surprising conversation on why black lives matter because God made them. Visit Angela Stanton-King's website at angelastantonepk.com Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"Because we have Christian storytelling in our roots, we have to posture as dying, persecuted victims in our attempts to take power away from someone." David Gornoski explains how the social justice movement has hijacked the Christian aesthetic of defending victims from violent mobs; he urges us to reject the mirroring of the mob and get back to real justice concerned with the selfless defense of real victims. Listen to the full episode for an an epic exposition of mob dynamics, the religiosity of politics, Jesus' personhood revolution, and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

How did we go from being the nation of great manufacturers to the land of Walmarts? Investing legend and author of The Sovereign Individual, James Dale Davidson, returns to the show to answer this question and discuss how socialist governments hinder innovative entrepreneurship. Also, David Gornoski comments on the racial-tension narrative that is being pushed upon us. "The Democrat party is married to the vast majority of the media," David says as he highlights how there is a concerted effort to distract us from the real victims of statist power in our country. Listen to the full episode to find out how we can create the necessary conditions for prosperity through innovation and liberty. Subscribe to James Dale Davidson's newletter on Strategic Investment Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Something that's considered to be taboo by the media today is the destruction of families. Marriese Jones joins David Gornoski to discuss fatherhood and how restoring families can heal our nation. Jones also talks about his ministry work in prisons and how community building from the ground up, and not top-down coercion, is the path towards reconciliation. Is Black Lives Matter really for race reconciliation? Marriese Jones describes how he was disturbed at what he found on the movement's website and explains why it cannot be an option for God-fearing black people. How can the church help in strengthening the men of our society? How can we heal our society from the ground up with self-sacrifice? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit Marriese Jones' website at hedgesandhighway.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Zak Slayback, author of 'How to Get Ahead' and principal at 1517 Fund, sits down with David Gornoski to discuss Rene's Girard Mimetic Theory and how it explains the current socio-political turmoil in America. What happens when our society allows Jesus to infect our culture yet is reluctant to renounce violence as a means to sustain itself? Can modern identitarian movements redeem themselves without a head like Jesus? What does imitating Christ look like in a technology-driven world? Listen to the full podcast as David and Zak try to answer these questions whilst discussing how Zak found faith and how he channels it into his vocation of being a venture capitalist. Visit Zak Slayback's website at zakslayback.com

On Science and U, Dr. Weiping Yu discusses the news of an Italian lab's dark-matter experiment and the discovery of a new particle. Why are the laws of physics unable to explain this phenomenon? Dr. Yu questions whilst arguing that this new particle may not be 'new' in the strictest sense. The physicist also comments on the discovery of a new class of neutrinos from the sun. Also, Mises Institute's Jeff Deist calls in to talk about the spike in COVID-19 cases and Modern Monetary Theory. Jeff Deist highlights the hypocrisy of mainstream media for their politicized coverage of the pandemic and how the shutdowns have affected big cities. Is there such a thing as conservatism in DC? What is the reality behind Modern Monetary Theory? Listen to the full episode to find out. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Americans don't realize how much of our political system is tied to war profiteering, says Eric Garris, and whenever our government doesn't like anything that another country does, we starve their people by imposing sanctions. The founder of Antiwar.com also comments on the latest indictments on Julian Assange. Should Assange be punished for revealing the truth about our political system? Why is Trump so keen to wash his hands off Wikileaks' founder? Also in this episode, Lisa Jacobi from CAN-DO Clemency calls in with Chad Marks who just walked out of prison after a 17-year sentence for a non-violent crime. Listen to the full episode for exciting and thoughtful conversations on justice, reform, and freedom, both at home and abroad. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

TK Coleman, Director of Entrepreneurial Education at FEE and Co-Founder of Praxis, joins the show to discuss how he reconciles free-market economics with his faith. "Freedom has always seemed scary," Coleman says, "Whenever you talk about freedom you always strike a nerve on our desire to control other people." Is there a threat of governments like that of China's exploiting free markets, and if there is what can be done about it? Is it okay for government to commit the same sins which aren't permitted for the individual? On black people disproportionately facing injustice, Coleman says: "The drug war does more to damage African-Americans than drugs themselves." With that in mind, what are we doing to heal race relations? Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Visit T.K. Coleman's website tkcoleman.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jerry Bowyer, economist and editor of Townhall Finance, joins David Gornoski to talk about the pandemic, conservatism, and the social justice movement. On the pandemic lockdowns, Bowyer observes that we far too often think politically on scientific issues and that top-down solution is not always the answer. This is a problem that exists in conservatism, Bowyer argues while urging conservatives not to play the liberal's game of big government. Is it appropriate to tear down statues of violent figures? How would Jesus deal with today's social justice movement? Listen to the full episode to know how we can successfully bring true justice and fairness by imitating Jesus. Read Jerry Bowyer's articles at Townhall Finance Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"Right now, we have rich communists and socialists--hand-in-hand with big corporations--hijacking people's justice." Host Gornoski compares socialism to the stiff crust of cheap pizza which nobody wants but big corporates. If the left are so concerned about green energy and environment why is it that nuclear fusion is never discussed among them? Do these folks even care about the real people languishing in prison for non-violent crimes? Reject this fake, McWoke joke that calls itself 'social justice'! David urges us while showing how voluntary imitation of the Prince of peace is the real way towards justice. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In a time when liberalism has been attacked as the source of society's ills, what can be done to redeem it? Author, mathematician, and political commentator Dr. James Lindsay joins David Gornoski to discuss what liberalism really is. Dr. Lindsay describes 'wokeness' as a religion running rampant at Academia and claims that critical theory, the foundation of wokeness, is anti-liberal. "The key object and origin of this is Marx," Dr. Lindsay says, "specifically, his concept of conflict theory." Can education be saved from arbitrary deconstructionism and chaotic relativism? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit James Lindsay's website at newdiscourses.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"If marijuana is a gateway drug, so are alcohol and cigarettes," says Amy Povah. The founder of CAN-DO Clemency returns on this episode with Rufus Rochell to talk about the recent compassionate releases and the others in waiting. One of many imprisoned for non-violent offenses is John Bolen who received 9 life sentences for a drug-related crime. John's wife June calls in to discuss her husband's situation and the possibility of his freedom. Plus, Lara Logan joins David Gornoski for an in-depth discussion on how Antifa operates under the protection of the media. The award-winning journalist exposes the origins of the Marxist organization and likens it to the radical left's version of Hitler's brownshirts. Listen to the full episode for an intriguing conversations on criminal justice, elite-funded revolutions, and more. Follow Lara Logan on Twitter @laralogan Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dr. Darrell Scott, pastor of New Spirit Revival Center and CEO of the National Diversity Coalition for Trump, joins the show to discuss police and criminal justice reform. Dr. Scott believes that we should be sensitive to both sides of the current issue over police reform; excessive force should be dealt with but we have to avoid throwing out the baby with the bathwater. The Pastor from Ohio also describes how the media has painted Trump as a monstrous, hot-tempered figure and a scapegoat deserving blame for every ill. On the legalization of marijuana, Dr. Scott is cautious while agreeing with David Gornoski that some sins, like adultery, shouldn't be crimes. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Visit Dr. Scott's website at nsrcministries.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Former NYPD detective John Baeza calls in to comment on the disbanding of plainclothes officers in New York City and the Wendy's police shooting in Atlanta. Detective Baeza believes that the disbanding has nothing to do with reform and more to do with pandering to certain interest groups. On the Rayshard Brooks shooting, Baeza brings some attention to what would have happened if the stolen taser was used on the police officer charged with the murder. "As an officer are you supposed to stand there, get tased, and then have your gun exposed for someone to come and take it away?" Listen to the full episode as detective Baeza expertly breaks down this incident and more. Visit John Baeza's website nypdtruth.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Contrary to the claims of the SJWs of corporate McWokeism, we have a real justice issue in this country which involves actual flesh and blood. Rufus Rochell returns to the show to shine a light on this pressing issue of our time. Holli Houghton, public defender and author of True Injustice, is another victim of the criminal justice system who joins David Gornoski and together they discuss the grim reality behind mass incarcerations, what defense attorneys have to contend with in court, and what non-violent prisoners have to go through in federal prisons. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Dr. Weiping Yu comments on an article at UC Berkeley that says aquatic bacteria uses magnetic properties to navigate underwater. Dr. Yu also addresses the claim that physicists may have solved the long-standing mystery of matter and antimatter. The physicist believes that antimatter is 'science fiction' and instead proposes that particles have both positive and negative charges. Also, Craig Cesal, serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug crime, joins the show to talk about his struggle of returning home to reunite with his daughter. Plus, Jeff Deist reflects on how violent institutions are losing their legitimacy and how the left are perpetuating the very thing they are fighting against. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Visit Jeff Deist at mises.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Why do conservatives continue to lose both politically and culturally? The answer, David Gornoski says, is that the left has successfully monopolized the art of story-telling. "The right doesn't have its story right." David challenges the right to understand what 'Holy Spirit' means. Paul describes Satan in the New Testament as a system of government; the Holy Spirit--the defender--is juxtaposed to satanic government. To imitate Jesus, conservatives must imitate Jesus' concern for victims. "How can you call yourself a Christian if you've failed to defend innocent, non-violent victims?" Listen to the full episode for David Gornoski's groundbreaking proposal to conservatism in America. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

We've lost so much of our freedoms and yet we've become more libertine than ever before. "Because we cling to power and refuse to obey our conscience we have stagnation," David Gornoski says. The key to having a non-violent and self-sacrificial society is freedom, David argues. "Non-violence and freedom are almost synonymous." Reject the naysayers who malign freedom! We must reject living by the sword of regulation, subsidization, and handouts. "Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword." Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski explains how voluntary Christ imitation must be applied to our government system and not just our personal lives. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski explains why we should reject media-perpetuated fake 'social justice' issues and instead focus on real people suffering from real oppression. "Political correctness is all about pretty speech codes while bombing the ever-loving daylights out of innocents around the world." Like the issues of mass incarceration and wars abroad, David also brings some much-needed attention to the government subsidization of unhealthy food. Can we brush aside trivial 'woke' matters and get down to the problems that decide whether we live or die? How can we protect real victims instead of supporting those who pander to victimism for power? Former NFL star and entrepreneur Jack Brewer joins David Gornoski to answer these important questions and more. Visit Brewer Group's website at brewergroup.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski explains how we are forced into mimetic-rivalry by the media and their establishment handlers. How do we escape this divisive culture imposed on us? David argues that we have to voluntarily imitate good role models who exercise self-restraint. "Economic liberty, love of family, and love of culture go hand in hand," David says, "they don't have to exist in dialectical opposition towards one another." Listen to the full episode for an intriguing exposition of Christ-like love for neighbor and its companion named freedom. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

David Gornoski reflects on the joyous news of Craig Cesal coming home and the long road that lies ahead for setting the captives free. Also, anthropologist and economist Mark Sunwall calls in to discuss the work of French philosopher Jacques Ellul. Sunwall brings attention to Ellul's work on propaganda and how an understanding of Ellul's thinking helps us in comprehending and dealing with our information-heavy world. Listen to the full episode for all this and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 something else other than sacrificial violence? Listen to the full podcast to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

"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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

"If we're going to imitate the Master of history then we're going to have a conversation." Using the Bible as a political prop isn't right, David Gornoski says, but we also shouldn't be bombing innocents abroad and perpetuate starvation by sanctioning. "If we're going to imitate Jesus let us apply the imitation to all aspects." David passionately argues that imitation of Christ means the rejection of team-warfare set up by the status quo. We need to stop telling half-truths and tell the entire truth. Listen to the full episode for David's epic monologue on rejecting government indoctrination and embracing free discourse and Christlike compassion. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Retired NYPD detective John Baeza joins the show to discuss the tragic killing of George Floyd and the riots sparked by that killing. "I think we're going to see repeats of this unrest," says John Baeza who claims that the problem is an increasing militarization of law enforcement. On the riots that have gripped the nation: "It just doesn't make it right to destroy and steal from businesses." The retired detective also grimly predicts that if this coercion-laced discord continues then there might not be any light on the horizon. Are curfews effective in stopping riots? Is there any evidence of 'institutionalized white supremacy' in the police force? Listen to the full episode for Detective Baeza's insights on these questions and more. Visit John Baeza's website nypdtruth.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Slavoj Žižek, the beloved Communist philosopher, joins David Gornoski, son of a preacher and founder of A Neighbor's Choice, to discuss how Holy Spirit community can coordinate solutions in the worldwide contagion. Among the topics explored are markets vs. force as well as the problem with government regulatory agencies and intellectual property. How can one find a cure except through the space of voluntary order, not state force? How do FDA and state-decreed patents distort medicine and science? Listen to the full podcast for the answers and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Host David Gornoski dives deep into the George Floyd murder and the following carnage and unravels the demonic mechanism that lies beneath. "Violence cannot stamp out violence," says David as he explains the futility of rioting in the face of injustice. Also, Peter Hasson, author of 'The Manipulators,' calls in to discuss the role of social media companies in silencing conservative voices and policing the national thought process. The investigative reporter also brings to attention the double standards displayed by Silicon Valley during the ongoing rioting on the streets of our nation. Listen to the full episode for an epic deconstruction of the sacrificial machine, a defense of personhood, and a call to love our neighbors. Buy Peter Hasson's book 'The Manipulators.' Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

It's time to rebuke the satanic system of mirror accusations that is possessing our nation right now. It's time to set the captives free! Host David Gornoski is joined by Rufus Rochell--prisoner for 32 years for a non-violent drug choice--and founder of CAN-DO clemency Amy Povah; together the three take on the human-sacrificing machine that is evident within our justice system. Rufus' case is indicative that our laws need to be centered around Jesus' revelation of mercy. "No victim, no crime," says David Gornoski, and Rufus' imprisonment and George Floyd's murder tell us that is exactly what ought to be. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Bad cops need to be held liable but public unions often stand in the way, claims Tho Bishop as he explains how the tragic George Floyd incident is the consequence of bad bureaucracy, unreformed policing, and the people of Minneapolis voting in all these things that have now come back to haunt them. Public unions protect bad people, Tho argues, and they need to be done away with. Plus, the mises.org editor comments on the smearing of capitalism by leftist establishments, the tearing up of families by the state, and the latest news of President Trump's withdrawal from the WHO. Listen to the full episode for all this and more on A Neighbor's Choice! Follow Tho Bishop at mises.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In light of the recent murder of George Floyd, many are demanding accountability; but it's hard to get accountability when the government holds monopoly power and violent mobs riot on the streets of our nation. "We need to dissolve monopoly power," says host David Gornoski. "We need to look at ourselves and ask: 'Why am I allowing victimless crime laws to exist?'" We need to live up to our Christian heritage and the belief that the victim has rights, David urges. The answer lies not in voting for your favorite candidate but in the ability to love your neighbor as yourself. Listen to the full episode for an unpacking of the religiosity of politics, the non-violent gospel solutions to our problems, and more. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at [email protected] Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Renowned investor, author, and world traveler Jim Rogers joins David Gornoski to discuss pandemic politics, lockdowns, the future of Asia, America's debt crisis, and lessons from world travel. "The best education that you can get is through travel," Jim Rogers says, "You can read about country X or you can go there and see the truth. You'll find out that, normally, the truth is different from what the TV or propaganda tells you." Is the 21st century heading towards Asian dominance? Are tariffs necessary for protecting domestic markets? Listen to the full podcast for the answers and more. Buy Jim Rogers' book Street Smarts on Amazon.