David Gornoski

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David Gornoski Returns from CPAC - A Neighbor's Choice Mar 01, 2021

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David Gornoski starts the episode by recounting and reviewing his visit to this year's CPAC over the weekend. Did Trump present anything new at CPAC? Who were the breakaway speakers, according to David? Did the future of conservatism make itself known? Join David Gornoski as he talks about the landmark conservative event of the year while highlighting why conservatives must let go of the coercive system of injustice that sacrifices nonviolent offenders.

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Tucker Goodrich Interview: The Dangers of Omega 6 Seed Oils Feb 25, 2021

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David Gornoski is joined by nutritional researcher Tucker Goodrich for an important conversation on the dangers of seed oils. Tucker details how he suffered a stroke in his thirties and then, after finding the cause of his stroke in the sacred food pyramid, how he transformed himself through a radical change in diet. "I don't get sunburned anymore," Tucker remarks as he highlights some of the remarkable benefits of avoiding seed oils. Why are Omega 6 seed oils harmful to us? Why is an ancestral diet preferable to the industrialized foods of our time? Are carbs really the ultimate villain for chronic illnesses and obesity or are they a scapegoat? This is a very important podcast.

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THINGS HIDDEN 30: Rene Girard Converts Atheist Philosopher to Christianity Feb 25, 2021

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David Gornoski sits down with academic Leigh Fetter who discusses his journey from secular atheism to Christianity by discovering the works of Rene Girard. David and Leigh discuss a variety of topics such as the Christian undermining of ancient myths; the possibility of Orwellian totalitarianism; the Nietzschean problem of recreating values; how Girard provides a groundbreaking understanding of good and evil; "hyper-Christianity" in the modern world; the mythology of leftward progress; how Jesus continually flips scapegoating on its head; and more.

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Peter Dobromylskyj Interview: How Obesity is Fueled by Omega 6 Seed Oils Feb 25, 2021

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In this special podcast, David Gornoski sits down with Peter Dobromylskyj, veterinary anesthetist and nutrition blogger at Hyper Lipid. David and Peter talk about the difference between running metabolism on glucose and running metabolism on fat; the purpose of insulin resistance; the role of reactive oxygen species; the difference between monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; the harmful effects of vegetable and seed oils; the benefits of carnivore diet; and more. Is it beneficial to consume a mixed diet while avoiding PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids)? In what ways are stearic acids beneficial? How do our cells handle long-term seed oil consumption? Is sugar or seed oils the primary driver of the modern metabolic syndrome epidemic? Is visceral fat bad for us?

Visit Peter Dobromylskyj's blog Hyperlipid. Check out David Gornoski's radio shows, podcasts, and films at A Neighbor's Choice here.

Jeff Deist on the Political Economy of COVID Hysteria - A Neighbor's Choice Feb 24, 2021

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The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist returns for his weekly analysis of the news. Why do tragic stories involving celebrities like Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant affect us so much? Does nostalgia play a part in this phenomenon? Is there any justification for Trudeau's comments regarding COVID travel restrictions? How can we better understand the hysterical government reaction to the pandemic, especially with regards to the economy? Listen to the segment to find out and more.

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Science and U: Scientists Talk to Dreamers - A Neighbor's Choice Feb 24, 2021

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"Scientists have 'conversation' with people during lucid dreams," a new study published on Science Direct claims. Why do we dream? What is a dream? What happens in our brain when we sleep? Join Dr. Weiping Yu as he comments on this story. Why do people drastically change their lives after having near-death experiences? Is information stored via magnetism in various locations? Listen to the full segment to find out.

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Idols, Violence, and Seed Oils - A Neighbor's Choice Feb 24, 2021

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David Gornoski starts off the show with a reflection on how fear drives us towards blaming others instead of employing creativity to solve problems. What do we need to do to create a joyful society? How has Christ's Gospel technology inspired whistleblowers and investigative journalism in the face of statist corporate media? Is it possible for a Christ-haunted society to sustain itself on the use of preemptive violence against nonviolent offenders? Why does the rise of comorbidities correlate with the increase in the consumption of seed oils?

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Ryan Girdusky Takes Down the Lincoln Project - A Neighbor's Choice Feb 23, 2021

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David Gornoski starts the episode by going through the latest news reports on censorship, corporate media disinformation, leftist idolatry of the state, the green energy racket, and more. Also in the show, David is joined by journalist and author of They're Not Listening, Ryan James Girdusky, who calls in to explain the truth about the Lincoln Project. Who is John Weaver and why should we pay attention to the sexual harassment allegations against him? What can we learn from the revelations about this anti-Trump Republican project? Listen to the full episode to find out.

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The Desire to Change Reality With Words - A Neighbor's Choice Feb 23, 2021

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"There's this desire in our society to change reality with words," David Gornoski says as he highlights the attempt to make actual violence passé while justifying violence against nonviolent persons. How ridiculous is Disney's labeling of their own products as offensive? How religious is woke culture? Join David as he takes on Big Tech censorship, cancel culture, and political groupthink while urging us to stand firm in the face of stupefied crowds baying for sacrifices so that the state doesn't crumble on its foundation of nonviolent victims.

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THINGS HIDDEN 29: Andrew McLuhan on Marshall McLuhan, Rene Girard, and How Media Becomes Us Feb 23, 2021

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David Gornoski sits down with Andrew McLuhan, director of the McLuhan Institute and grandson of Marshall McLuhan. The two discuss the overlaps between Marshall McLuhan and Rene Girard; how Marshall McLuhan rose to fame; the relation between technology and language; pandemic mask-wearing as a theatrical gesture; how changes in technology impact desire; and more. How can we keep ourselves from getting drowned by the world of media technology? How has technology affected our perception of violence?

For more information about Marshall McLuhan and the study of media visit the McLuhan Institute here. Check out David Gornoski's radio shows, podcasts, and films at A Neighbor's Choice here.

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