Best Contrarian History Podcasts (2025)

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Consolidating the New Mainstream Media, AoT#475 57:46

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The new mainstream media is social media, but the new propaganda is starting to look similar to the old War on Terror propaganda. Topics include: digital media, Truth Movement shifted into the influencer economy, emerging technologies, TikTok divestment going through, Larry Ellison Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, TikTok ban story was a farce, social m…

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Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers 41:48

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Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGur…

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Terrence Howard and Dr Weiping Yu - TeslaTech Q&A 39:39

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Terrence Howard and Dr Weiping Yu sit down with David Gornoski at TeslaTech 2025 for an audience Q&A session. The two answer questions related to the Uon theory, the geometry of the Vesica Piscis, zero-point energy, and more. Along the way, they confront criticisms of their ideas, share inspirations, and reflect on the relationship between truth, c…

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All Too Real Virtual World Assassination News, AoT#474 1:06:13

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Trying to find some meaning with the insanity of this digital simulacrum. Also, just another take on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Topics include: Patreon posts, small audience, hermit tendencies, This is Not Real Life Book, Lauren Southern, Alt Right, Unite the Right rally, White Noise documentary, honest behind the scenes stories, Tenet Medi…

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Charlie Kirk on Turning Point USA, Criminal Justice Reform, Victimless Crimes 8:50

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In this interview from December of 2018, David Gornoski talks with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at the Student Action Summit 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. David and Charlie discuss criminal justice reform, the liberty case for nonviolence, Trump's First Step Act, and how to tell stories that defend individuals from collective violence…

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Episode 1202: The Criterion Challenge: Throne Of Blood 20:48

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono This time for The Criterion Challenge, we discuss the films “Throne of Blood,” “M,” “Safety Last,” “F For Fake,” and “Summertime.” VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescifichristian.…

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:15:09

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Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, many deep and complex concepts and puzzle over definitions of conscience, the vertical hierarchy, value, normativity, goals & ideals, quests, the ultimate…

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Tom Luongo on Europe's Failure, Why Trump's Critics Are Wrong 1:25:55

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Tom Luongo joins David Gornoski for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump’s meeting with Putin in Alaska, the blind spots in critics of Trump’s policies, concerns over the Israel lobby, whether Gaza is damaging Trump’s presidency, the significance of France's failing government, why gold’s future is inseparably linked to the dollar, the real motivat…

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The New Peter Thiel Is Contrarian Not Libertarian, AoT#473 59:20

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The pretense of being a Libertarian was just too much work to keep up with for Peter Thiel, and so a new label has been conjured up to describe him. As a contrarian, he now has the luxury of not having to believe in anything, and instead maintain an appearance of antagonism to the status quo. Topics include: Patreon posts, Carroll Quigley, mainstre…

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Why Brad Marshall is Keto AF, Shocking Seed Oil Diabetes Link 1:14:41

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David Gornoski sits down with Brad Marshall for an exciting conversation on how linoleic acid is stealing our oxygen, how linoleic acid causes diabetes, why Co2 deficiency in tissue is problematic, how environmental toxins cause generational harm, effective ways of losing weight, and more. Follow Brad Marshall on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X …

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“History-making!” Reactions to Dr Yu, Terrence Howard at TeslaTech, Burning Man w/ Christian Weber 46:39

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David Gornoski sits down with Christian Weber, founder and CEO of Advanced Shelter Systems Inc and their Shiftpod product. Among the topics discussed are TeslaTech, Burning Man, why we must have decentralized energy, Brown's gas, EZ water, how we can overcome the zero-sum mindset, and more. Check out Shiftpod's website here. Follow David Gornoski o…

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Robert W. Malone Gives Inside Look at the CDC War, Trump's Pivot on Warp Speed, FDA Reform 41:29

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What's going on inside the CDC? Dr Robert Malone joins David Gornoski to talk about Trump's bombshell Truth Social post, the conspiracy to get RFK Jr kicked out from the HHS, the dark origins of the CDC, the ousting of Susan Monarez, what the next MAHA report might address, ending the FDA's war on alternative medicine, and more. Follow Robert W Mal…

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Episode 1201: The Book Poster: Under The Volcano AND The Day Of The Locust 28:14

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review two books from The Book Poster. We start with “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry, and then discuss “The Day of the Locust” by Nathanael West. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback,…

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Angelic Investor Blessings to the Self Righteous Ones, AoT#472 1:06:20

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The former “Truth Movement” is no longer in existence, however some of the personalities involved in it are still out there making media. The many unfortunate changes in their messaging are discussed here, and Aaron will be going further with this in his ongoing Patreon series. Topics include: improvements on Patreon, listeners who sent DVDs in the…

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Jason Jones on the Crime of Humanizing Palestinians, Aid Workers Attacked in Gaza 55:42

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Jason Jones joins David Gornoski to talk about the brazen Israeli attack on aid workers in Gaza, how Zionist propaganda works, why we need to defang Israel, Ron Paul's birthday, investigation of Wikipedia, CS Lewis' the Ransom Trilogy, Peter Thiel as the anti-Girard, the Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis, and more. Follow Jason Jones on X her…

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Dr Weiping Yu - Unlocking the Mystery of the Universe (TeslaTech 2025) 1:30:21

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In this groundbreaking keynote lecture, Dr. Weiping Yu, physicist at NASA, challenges the very foundations of modern physics. Speaking at TeslaTech 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Yu unveils his revolutionary Uon Theory — a unifying framework that rethinks particles, forces, light, magnetism, and even gravity itself. From questioning Coulomb’s…

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Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism 45:37

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We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 36 00:00 Introductio…

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Episode 1200: The History Of The Sci-Fi Christian: Season Six 1:11:30

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono We continue our reflections on each year of the show. In this episode, Season Six! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…

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Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists 29:43

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We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 35 00:05 Introduction 01:52 Matt's Apology 06:55 Just Life... 12:34 Matt's Foodie Corner 14:01…

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Alaska Plummet 2025, AoT#471 53:40

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What heights were reached at the Alaska meeting of The US and Russia? What depths have we reached in terms of digital life? Topics include: Patreon project, Looking For Truth In All the Wrong Places, enemy combatants, Trump and Putin Alaska summit, bad audio with interpreter, peace, podcast imagery, red carpet, runway, fish avatars, gaining audienc…

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Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms 3:08:40

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In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adams’ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-related problems. Somewhere in a cosmic server farm, Scott is endlessly confronted with blocked drains, dripping faucets, and municipal water conspiracies, …

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Alien Parasites, Antarctic Booze, and the King of PR Chaos: Bo Shurling on The Thing! 1:16:19

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On this frosty episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we crack open our survival rations (a.k.a. adult beverages) and thaw out one of cinema’s chilliest horror masterpieces — John Carpenter’s The Thing. Joining us in the frozen tundra of our recording session is the legendary Bo Shurling — unit publicist, award-winner, celebrity wrangler, and …

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Social Media Propaganda Is Worse Than TV, AoT#470 57:24

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There is an ongoing war in the podcast world. The latest comedian defector is Marc Maron, and he has done a good job calling out the unofficial leaders of the space. Topics include: Patreon ideas, scheduling live streams, continuing to produce online media, absence of Elon Musk, template for online behavior, AI, stolen election allegations, NSA aud…

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Episode 1199: The HBO Max Watchlist 13:16

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Which films and television series will Ben recommend to Matt? VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian

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Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth 1:19:39

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In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere and takes us on a whirlwind tour of various misogynistic and anti-feminist subcultures, including pickup artists, incels, and the blue, red, a…

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Episode 1198: Top 5 Contrarian Opinions 35:37

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Which movies did we love that the general audience tends to hate? VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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The Rise and Fall of the Pagan World Order (THINGS HIDDEN 222) 1:17:46

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In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, Shannon Braswell interviews Surit Dasgupta on Christianity in India, the truth behind the caste system, why the ancient world depended on sacrifice, how Jesus removes sacrifice from society, and more. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for moreBy David Gornoski

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Episode 1197: The Book Poster: I, Claudius 14:42

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “I, Claudius” by Robert Graves, and then we discuss which books we will be reading next from The Book Poster. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescifichri…

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Love, Vodka, and Oligarch Drama — Nicholas Brown Joins Us for Sean Baker’s Anora! 1:21:19

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Get ready to uncork some serious conversation (and maybe pop a few questionable champagne corks), because this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast is hopping on a private jet straight into Sean Baker’s wild, heartfelt, and occasionally vodka-soaked Anora. Helping us navigate this whirlwind of love, chaos, and Russian family drama is special …

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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#62: Ruchir Sharma On What Went Wrong With Capitalism 57:48

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To quote Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, “There’s something wrong with the world today.” Wealth and income inequality have soared to levels not seen in a century; housing affordability has hit the worst levels on record; consumer sentiment has plunged even though the unemployment rate hovers around 4%; the federal debt is growing exponentially even while…

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Episode 1196: The Book Poster: The Sun Also Rises 20:45

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway, and then we discuss which books we will be reading next from The Book Poster. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@th…

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The Prince of Darkness and the Self-Righteous Ones, AoT#469 57:14

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Aaron and Chuck discuss the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Later in the show, Aaron attempts to make sense of our senseless reality. Topics include: continuing on in the face of adversity, death of Ozzy Osbourne, Back to the Beginning, off of meds, charity event, Black Sabbath, solo career, heavy metal, darkness, trademark sound, identity, Lemmy, Parkin…

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS! 22:42

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David Gornoski makes two huge announcements that are related to the metabolic revolution, Dr Weiping Yu, and more. Learn what exciting things are on the horizon and how you can contribute. Support us here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for moreBy David Gornoski

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Digital Prison Industrial Complex, AoT#468 49:32

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They are trying to build a prison for you and me to live in. Another prison system. Topics include: technical difficulties, Patreon videos, Singularity Summit interviews, International Alchemy Conference, New World Fest, insanity of the day, East Coast trip, new digital media propaganda, global propaganda, Epstein, taking away ability to think, inf…

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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Untold QAnon Origins part 2 with guest Y, AoT#467 1:00:01

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Aaron welcomes back Y as his guest to talk more about his Untold QAnon Origins article series. Here, they pick up with Julian Assange and Wikileaks. Topics include: Wikileaks, Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, The Family cult, Great White Brotherhood, QAnon, White Hats, Australia, arrest for hacking, online message boards, helping Ru…

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#61: Peter Berezin On Finding The Courage To Be A Contrarian 52:21

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There is no greater contrarian on Wall Street today than Peter Berezin. But being out-of-consensus in one of the most competitive fields on the planet and being right is certainly not an easy feat to pull off. In this conversation, Peter discusses how his macroquant model, the product of years of work at places like the IMF and Goldman Sachs, has l…

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Madness and the Fear of God (THINGS HIDDEN 221) 50:48

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In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta discuss William Wallace's retreat to Mount Athos, Jesus as a political rebel, Christ vs cultural Christianity, the madness of the world order, generational trauma, and more. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…

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Martin Armstrong's Warning for America, Geological Crisis, Europe's Collapse 1:00:59

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Martin Armstrong joins David Gornoski to talk about the futility of neocon wars, why Europe wants to drag America into their wars, why manufacturers have moved out of America, what the elites don't understand about human nature, and more. Check out Armstrong Economics here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…

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Episode 1195: Listener Feedback 14:05

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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Listener feedback, updates, and some of our future plans for the podcast! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian