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Fragile Union | Ep3: Economic and Financial Breakdown

Today, we’re shifting to another pillar of modern civilization: **the economy**.
Most Americans think of the economy as something abstract — stock tickers, interest rates, inflation numbers. But the truth is simple: The economy is the system that moves food, fuel, medicine, and money. When it breaks, everything breaks.
This episode is about how economic collapse happens, what it looks like on the ground, and how ordinary Americans can prepare for the shockwaves that follow.

Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | They’re Planting Informants at Shooting Ranges and Churches

In this shocking exposé, we delve into the disturbing trend of infiltrators spying on churches, gun clubs, and veteran organizations. These seemingly safe spaces are being targeted by individuals and groups with ulterior motives, posing a significant threat to the privacy and security of their members. From undercover operatives to cyber snoops, we'll explore the various methods being used to gather intelligence and compromise the trust of these communities. Join us as we shed light on this alarming phenomenon and discuss the implications for freedom of speech, assembly, and association. With expert insights and real-life examples, this video aims to raise awareness and prompt a call to action to protect these vital institutions from the prying eyes of infiltrators. Whether you're a devout churchgoer, a gun enthusiast, or a veteran, this video is a must-watch for anyone concerned about their rights and freedoms.
If you’re into preparedness, liberty, and keeping your community safe, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Ready Your Future | Prepping in 2026: 3 Questions Every Prepper Should Ask Now!

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and honestly evaluate your preparedness journey. In this episode, I share three powerful reflection questions designed to help you examine what truly moved the needle in your preps this year—and what might have been little more than busy work. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels or wonder if your efforts are focused on the right things, this conversation is for you as you start prepping in 2026!
I also tackle a tough topic that might ruffle some feathers: the difference between preparing for probable scenarios versus fantasy-level events. The truth is, if most of your energy goes toward that one catastrophic possibility, you might be ignoring the everyday disruptions that are far more likely to affect you. Plus, I close out with a quote from Albert Einstein that perfectly captures why preparedness isn’t just about you—it’s about the people whose lives depend on your readiness. Listen to the episode to hear all three reflection questions and start your year with clarity.
Topics Covered
Why the holiday season is an ideal time for preparedness reflection
The danger of settling into a rut with your preparedness efforts
The current feeling that “everyone and everything seems on edge” heading into 2026
How threat assessment should evolve with experience rather than staying static
The “fantasy prepping” trap and why it keeps people from building real resilience
How preparing for common events (hurricanes, storms) covers most of what you actually need
Reflection Questions from this Episode
Looking back at the beginning of this year, what was your biggest preparedness concern, and does that same concern still top your list today or has your perspective shifted?
When you think about the preparedness actions you took this year, which single step gave you the most genuine peace of mind, and which ones felt more like busywork in retrospect?
What percentage of your preparedness efforts this year went toward planning for unlikely catastrophic events versus building capacity for the likely disruptions you actually face regularly?
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The Lightning Round | Ep233: Europe on the Brink, Uptick in Violence Globally, Digital ID, and more

In Episode 233, Dave laments the uptick in violence around the world by providing lengthy commentary to try and highlight the riots, protests, mass shootings, and outright murders occurring globally. He also spends some time discussing the pervasive and draconian nature of digital ID that is starting to be implemented in the UK, Canada, and is already in China as a roadmap.
Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.
Available for Purchase - Fiction:
When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio)
Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction:
Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Fragile Union | Ep2: Grid and Infrastructure Failure

Picture this… you’re in a quiet room. There’s no hum, no appliances, no HVAC fans and blowers…. just…. silence. It’s almost imperceptible… you’ve had a long day at work and just want some peace and quiet before the children get home or the spouse get s home and you almost miss it. The refrigerator stops humming. The air conditioner cuts out.
Your phone won’t connect. You check the breaker panel — everything looks normal. Then you step outside. Your neighbors are standing in their driveways, confused. Cars won’t start. The radio is dead. The entire horizon is dark. 
And yet, there have been no alerts, No explanation…. There’s just… silence.
And in that silence, a realization settles in:
The grid is down and you know it’s not going to be down for minutes or hours… but for good.
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Today we’re starting with the backbone of modern civilization: the electrical grid. 
It’s the system that powers everything — water, fuel, food distribution, hospitals, communications, transportation, and the economy itself.
And it’s also one of the most fragile, aging, and over‑stressed systems in the United States.
This episode is about how the grid can fail, why it’s more vulnerable than most people realize, and what life looks like when the lights go out and don’t come back on.
Let’s get into it.

Von Wehunt | Ep46: The Christmas Show Special

BROADCASTING FROM VALHALLA STUDIOS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA...THIS IS YOUR PIRATE RADIO SHOW "AMERIKA" AS WE DISCUSS NATIONAL POLITICS, CURRENT EVENTS, GEOPOLITICS AND BREAKING NEWS. WE ARE A RADIO VARIETY SHOW DISCUSSING WAR AND PEACE AND WE WILL HAVE GREAT CALLERS FROM ALL OVER THE LAND AND INTERNATIONAL EXPATS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME....SIT BACK AND ENJOY OR CALL IN AND JOIN THE SHOW. THE CHOICE IS ALWAYS YOURS AND ENTER THE RADIO OCTAGON AT YOUR OWN RISK....BROADCASTING FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...

Survival Punk | Ep567: Keeping Christmas Traditions Alive in Hard Times

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today’s episode is a little different. This one isn’t about gear, food buckets, or backup power. It’s about something just as important for survival, especially when things feel shaky: keeping traditions alive.

Survival Punk | Ep566: Apartment Backup Power That Actually Works

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s one of those cold, gray mornings where power outages feel just a little too plausible. Today’s episode tackles a question a lot of people quietly stress about but don’t get good answers on: how do you do real backup power when you live in an apartment or rental?

Christian Prepper | Invisible Enemies to Watch Out For!

What invisible threats are you unknowingly bringing into your home, your vehicle, and your preparedness supplies every single day? For Christian preppers focused on stockpiling food, water, and gear, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental vulnerabilities in any survival plan—your own health. When illness strikes, every carefully laid plan becomes exponentially harder to execute, and in a true crisis scenario, medical care may be limited or unavailable entirely.
In this episode, Todd draws from over two decades of personal experience to discuss the often-underestimated importance of germ awareness and practical hygiene habits for preppers. From lessons learned as a first-year teacher to navigating COVID and current flu season concerns, this conversation addresses why being careful with germs isn't paranoia—it's wisdom. You'll hear real-world examples of how simple, consistent habits can serve as your first line of defense against the kind of illness that could sideline you when your family needs you most. For those serious about preparedness, maintaining your health through intentional practices like washing your hands and staying aware of what you touch isn't optional—it's foundational. Whether flu season is in full swing or you're thinking ahead to potential grid-down scenarios where medical resources are scarce, this episode offers perspective every faithful prepper needs to consider.
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PrepperNet's Prepping Academy | Privacy Email — Taking Control of Your Inbox

In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked privacy vulnerabilities — your email address. That single piece of digital identity connects your banking, shopping, social media, and even government records. If your email isn’t private, nothing else truly is.
Forrest breaks down why your inbox is the #1 gateway for data collection, surveillance, and hacking attempts — and how to protect it. You’ll learn how major tech companies use email data to build marketing profiles, how data brokers trace every online registration back to you, and why “free” email accounts come at the cost of your personal freedom.
He walks you through practical solutions — from alias-based addresses and encrypted email providers to domain masking, burner accounts, and password segmentation. Forrest explains how to layer your communications using services like ProtonMail, StartMail, and SimpleLogin, and why separating your real identity from your digital one is the cornerstone of modern privacy.
At Garvin Academy, Forrest teaches these same principles step-by-step inside his Privacy & Security Masterclass, where students learn to disappear from the internet, reclaim their privacy, and protect their family’s information from corporate and government surveillance. Because privacy and security are freedom — and it all starts with securing your inbox.