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WarNotes | Ep9: Fixing Fight Club: Just Say No to NATO: Part One

Effective 20 June 2025, I did a major improved revision on the sound quality for all my WarNotes episodes retroactively thanks to the technology at Podsworth.
It is time for America to completely reassess alliances and partnership around the world starting with NATO and then working its way down the list of useless and toxic relationships and promises to commit American blood and treasure to flashpoints planet-wide.
NATO insisted after the wall 1989-91 fell that the NATO blob would NOT expand eastward.
America should take a non-interventionist pause and get its internal house in order before standing astride the world again and lighting fires that never go away and continuously make things worse.
Stop the madness.
References:
Winning The Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air And Missile Defenses
The Russian Reconnaissance Fire Complex Comes of Age
Nyet Means Nyet (William Burns 2008)
Pat Buchanan Where Does NATO Enlargement End?
DoS Cable: NATO ENLARGEMENT: RUSSIAN ASSERTIONS REGARDING THE TWO-PLUS-FOUR AGREEMENT ON GERMAN UNIFICATION
Navy Matters Get the US Out of NATO
Books:
Sevim Dagdelen NATO: A Reckoning with the Atlantic Alliance
Matt Kennard The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire
Daniel Ellsberg The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Scott Horton Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine
Nassim Taleb Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, The Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game
Mark Gunzinger & Bryan Clark Winning the Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air and Missile Defense
Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
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Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | How To Avoid Getting Scammed (Con Artist Tricks)

Learn how to protect yourself from con artists and scams with our expert guide. In this video, we'll reveal the most common tricks used by scammers to deceive innocent people, and provide you with valuable tips on how to avoid falling victim to their schemes. From phishing scams to investment scams, we'll cover it all. By watching this video, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to spot a scam from a mile away and keep your finances and personal information safe. Discover the warning signs of a scam, how to verify the authenticity of a deal, and what to do if you've already been targeted. Take the first step in safeguarding your financial security and well-being by watching this informative video.
 
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Ready Your Future | Your Big Prepper List of Do’s and Don’t – Start Now!

In the world of emergency preparedness, not all advice is created equal, and not every prep deserves a place on your list. Episode 877 of Ready Your Future cuts through the noise to deliver honest, practical guidance on where to invest your preparedness dollars and where to hold back. Todd tackles both sides of the equation, examining eight popular preps that often waste money and space, then pivoting to reveal eight essential investments that will genuinely strengthen your emergency readiness.
From the debate over whole-home generators to the importance of mental resilience and community building, this episode challenges conventional prepper wisdom while reinforcing the fundamentals that matter most. Todd shares personal experiences from recent power outages, discusses the value of skills over gadgets, and emphasizes practical decision-making that works for families on real budgets. Whether you’re just starting your preparedness journey or refining an established plan, this episode offers the clarity you need to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes.
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8 Preps You DON’T Actually Need (They’re Not Worth the Money)
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Survival Punk | Ep545: Saving Money Like a Prepper

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a chilly 45-degree morning out here — perfect weather to talk about one of my favorite survival topics that applies to everyone, every day: saving money like a prepper. Because the cold truth is this: everything costs more, wages haven’t kept up, and if you aren’t intentional, your money will evaporate faster than a Taco Bell taco in the hands of a 90s kid. Today we’re hitting three big money-saving pillars straight from my own life: cutting your own hair, eating at home, and never paying retail. These simple habits save me thousands every year — and they’ll do the same for you.

Survival Punk | Ep544: Why Prepping Isn’t Stupid (Skills and Stuff)

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning it’s a cool 40 degrees — perfect weather to rant about something spicy: a YouTube commenter who proudly declared that “prepping is stupid.” Yeah. He said that on a prepping podcast video. Bold move, Cotton. But this episode isn’t just me roasting one random dude with a strong opinion and weak logic — it’s a deep dive into why prepping isn’t stupid, why skills matter, and why it’s not an either/or choice.

The Lightning Round | Ep230: Subsidies, Meat Packers, EU Spies, Farage, Omar Rhetoric, SNAP Overhaul

In Episode 230, Dave comes out of the gate swinging by discussing the ACA, the shutdown, and what there Dems are so peeved about. From there, he discusses Trump’s order to the DOJ to investigate the big four meat packers for collusion, price fixing, and price manipulation. Dave then looks across the pond and discusses the EU’s desire for their own spy agency and English voters getting behind Farage too fix their economy. Dave closes the show discusses the proposed revamp of the USDA’s SNAP program.
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)

Christian Prepper | It Might Not Look Like the SHTF

Have you ever considered that societal breakdown might not arrive with dramatic fanfare but instead through subtle, everyday changes?
In this episode, Todd challenges Christian Preppers to reconsider their apocalyptic expectations, drawing a powerful parallel to how religious leaders in Jesus's time missed the Messiah because He didn't match their preconceived notions. This thought-provoking episode explores how economic collapse might manifest not as sudden bank closures, but as the slow erosion of purchasing power, and how grid failures could resemble rolling blackouts rather than permanent darkness.
Todd examines why dogmatic thinking about disaster scenarios can leave even well-stocked preppers vulnerable when reality unfolds differently than anticipated.
For truly prepared Christians, this episode offers profound insight into balancing steadfast faith with adaptable thinking, ensuring you won't miss crucial turning points simply because they don't match your expectations. This foundational perspective doesn't just enhance your preparedness strategy—it aligns with biblical principles of discernment and wisdom that serve faithful preppers in times of both stability and crisis.

Von Wehunt | Ep41: Big Trouble in Paradise

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 | Ep543: Lost on a Back Road — Lessons from a Breakdown

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a crisp 47-degree morning — not too bad, especially after the 29-degree ones I’ve been talking through lately. Today’s show comes straight from a listener story that could’ve ended badly but turned into a great learning moment for every prepper out there. We’re talking about what to do when your car dies in the middle of nowhere, how to avoid being caught unprepared, and how a simple breakdown can expose the holes in your prepping game.

The Kershner Files | Ep102: New Freeze Dryer Manufacturer, Grid Down - First 72 hrs, and Gray Man

In Episode 102 of The Kershner Files, Dave reviews a number of current event topics that he believes are more proof that we will see WW3 and/or CW2 in our lifetime. From there, Dave discusses a new entry into the freeze dryer game in Blue Alpine and compares them to the Harvest Right offerings. Dave closes the show by discussing the two articles he meant to cover last week where the topics are what you should expect in the first 72 hrs after the grid goes down and how being a gray man can get you killed.
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
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)