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Survival Punk | Ep458: 5 Urban Survival Tools You’ll Actually Use

Most survival content acts like we all live in the woods with a fire pit and a lean-to. But what about the rest of us — stuck in cities, suburbs, or apartments when disaster hits? In Episode 458 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we dive into five urban survival tools that actually matter. No bushcraft fantasy. No tactical cosplay. Just gear that keeps you alive in concrete chaos.

Survival Punk | Ep457: The Only Five Tools You’d Take Off-Grid

If you had to go off-grid tomorrow — no U-Haul, no second trip — what five tools would you take? In Episode 457 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we strip it down to the bare essentials. No fluff, no fantasy gear — just the core tools that can keep you alive, building, and thriving when the system’s gone.

Farewell to the Jeffers Brief: A Decade of Insights and Reflections

This episode marks the final chapter of the Jeffers Brief as John Jeffers reflects on over a decade of broadcasting on the Contra Radio Network. Dive into the evolution of his podcast journey, from its inception in 2014 to its growth into diverse topics beyond prepping and survival. With heartfelt gratitude, Jeffers thanks his loyal listeners and passes the baton to Dave Kershner, ensuring the continued legacy of the network. Explore insights on making an impact in the podcasting world and the reasons behind his step back, as Jeffers looks forward to future possibilities and relishes the community that has supported him all these years.
Join us as we celebrate the stories, challenges, and triumphs of the Jeffers Brief and understand the transition that marks a new era for the Contra Radio Network, now under Kershner's guidance. A reflective and hopeful episode dedicated to the listeners and supporters who have been part of this remarkable journey.  The end of the show has tacked on bits. 

The Lightning Round | Ep217: The Potato, Doctor, Lever Puller, and Auto-Pen plus land ownership of Gates and the CCP

In Episode 217, Dave starts the show with some insight on Trump the consoler and the Texas floods. From there, he stays on the domestic front by discussing the Potato, his doctor, lever puller Barry, and Auto-Pen Jill. Dave closes the show by reviewing the vast amount of land ownership by Bill Gates and the CCP. Article Links:
DNC Chair on Mamdani Not Condemning Intifada Slogan: We’re a Big Tent by Ian Hanchett from Breitbart
Biden doctor pleads the Fifth in speedy House closed-door interview by Elizabeth Elkind from Fox News
CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS? Researcher Suggests Biden’s Autopen Signatures May Not Be His (Likely Jill’s) – Meaning All Autopen Signed Documents Are Forgeries by Joe Hoft from Gateway Pundit
Hay big spender! Farmer Bill is now the biggest owner of agricultural land in the US - billionaire Gates buys up 242,000 acres across 18 states from Daily Mail
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 options. Merchandise for the Two Rivers Outfitter online store is now available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter website AND at the davidjkershner.com website under the new Merchandise menu.
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)

Von Wehunt | Ep23: Texas Flood Carnage

BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA 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 | Ep456: Top 10 Tools for DIY Preppers

In Episode 456 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting our hands dirty with a topic that matters more than most people realize — tools. Not the tactical gear with molle straps. Real tools. Power tools, hand tools, and the stuff that lets you build, fix, and survive without waiting on someone else.

Survival Punk | Ep455: How to Prep When You’re Flat Broke

In Episode 455 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re hitting a reality that too many preppers gloss over: being broke. You don’t need stacks of cash, a fancy bugout rig, or a retreat in the woods to get prepared. You just need grit, creativity, and the right mindset.

The Kershner Files | Ep84: Pushback on Migrants, WHO Powers, Weather Modification Bill, Rights Lost Under Martial Law

In Episode 85 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he discusses the full court press pushback on migrants around the world. This about face is making everything extremely dangerous in all of these countries including the US and especially in Mexico. Dave also touches on the flooding in Texas, the WHO expanding their global powers and reach, a weather modification bill being introduced in the House, and the EU ditching their carbon tax. Dave closes the show discussing rights we’ll likely lose if martial law is declared. Articles/topics discussed:
Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
Conferences and Conventions - from the davidjkershner.com website
Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt in Mexico: ‘Respect My Culture’ by Paul Bois from Breitbart
Rights You’ll Lose Under Martial Law by Matt Wright from Ask a Prepper
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 options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is also available on the davidjkershner.com website.
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)

Von Wehunt | The Top Secret X-File Ep5

WELCOME TO THE TOP SECRET X-FILES RADIO SHOW AMERICA WITH YOUR HOST VON WEHUNT...WE ARE BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA STUDIOS IN THE HIGH DESERT AND MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA. SO PUT YOUR SPACE SUIT ON AND GO INTO ORBIT WITH THE WILDEST STORIES THIS SIDE OF ATLANTIS....

Von Wehunt | Ep22: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA 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...