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Dave Kershner
Episodes
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
In Episode 165, Dave touches briefly on a number of topics starting with the angry elf’s performance at the SOTU which was a blatant campaign speech and not an actual accounting of the state of our Union and his performance for the last three years. After those brief remarks, he discusses the going’s on in Georgia, comments from the former head of Customs and Border Patrol, Big Mike’s statement, and RFK Jr’s comments on a podcast. After that, Dave closes the show by commenting on the new leftist/MSM label Christian Nationalist and the NTSB’s findings regarding the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio last year. Articles discussed:
Andrew Schulz goes silent when RFK Jr. tells him how the DNC cheats by BlazeTV Staff from Blaze Media
After Ohio train derailment, tank cars didn’t need to be blown open to release chemical, NTSB says by The Associated Press from NBC News
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)
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In Episode 27 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates with PMs spot prices, Survival Realty listings, and state specific gun shows. This week, he blurs the lines between preparedness and current events by discussing a variety of topics like catalytic converters and the PMs contained therein, European farmers continuing their assorted national protests and why, and the removing of candidates from ballets and what history tells us about that (along with the SCOTUS decision). After that, Dave talks gardening and the differences between sweet potatoes and all other potato varieties as well as basil and onion harvesting. He closes the show with a light hearted article about movies containing some EMP information. Articles/topics discussed:
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
8 EMP-Themed Movies You Should Watch by Nicholas Oetken from Ask a Prepper
Companies to consider supporting: Boss Shotshells, BBK Leather Designs, C&E Gun Shows
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)
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
In Episode 164, Dave starts the show with an audio clip where Barry Obummer explains and provides insight into the left’s disinformation campaign and then does free form commentary for the next 15 minutes. After that, he comments on McConnell stepping down from his leadership position and the weight of Trumps endorsement for a House Republican looking to retire after impeaching Mayorkas. Dave closes the show by discussing the potato’s administration going after reporters. Articles discussed:
Following Murder of GA Student, Here's What Trump Is Vowing to Do If Elected by Leah Barkoukis from Townhall
On McConnell's Legacy by Guy Benson from Townhall
Top House Republican Reverses Retirement Decision After Trump Weighs In by Patrick Houck from American Liberty
Blaze News investigative writer Steve Baker — who's been reporting on January 6 — handcuffed, charged by Dave Urbanski from Blaze Media
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)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In Episode 26 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the initial usual faire in spot prices, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. This week, he discusses a variety of topics in the two canning methods (pressure and water bath) and dutch ovens. From there, he continues some discussion topics related to gardening, namely when to plant based on nature’s signs and companion planting. Articles/topics discussed:
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
Foods That Are Safe to Preserve in a Water Bath Canner by Abigail Damian from Self-Sufficient Projects
Le Creuset 6 3/4 Qt Signature Round Wide Oven
Lodge Enameled 6 Qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven
The Dutch Oven Dude
Chicken Thigh Roast Recipe - scroll to the bottom of the page
Companies to consider supporting: Boss Shotshells, BBK Leather Designs, C&E Gun Shows
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)
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
In Episode 163, Dave starts the show by basically putting society at large on blast with his various observations over the course of the last few days, weeks, months and years. From there, he officially starts the show by discussing the denial of extradition of a violent criminal back to NYC. That’s just the first article discussed in a wide ranging robust conversation on the state of the border and stacking the deck for the human Roomba in November. Dave closes the show discussing the departure of Ronna McDaniel from the RNC and a new spy balloon. Articles discussed:
Arizona prosecutor fires back at NYC DA Bragg, defends decision to refuse extradition for violent suspect by Bailee Hill from Fox News
Biden’s Secret Border Deal with Mexico Could Leave Border Open for Years by Randy Clark from Breitbart
‘Suspicious Reversal:’ DOJ Backs Down from Massive Fraud Case Against Dem Megadonor Dish CEO, BlackRock by Lucas Nolan from Breitbart
‘A Matter of When, Not if’: W.H.O. Director Warns of ‘Disease X’ Pandemic at World Government Summit by Olivia Rondeau from Breitbart
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after Super Tuesday by Anders Hagstrom from Fox News
Military tracks high-altitude balloon over western US by Brie Stimson from Fox News
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)
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In Episode 25 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the initial usual faire in spot prices, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, he delves into a number of gardening specific topics like soil pH, USDA cold hardiness zone updates, and reputable heirloom/non-GMO seed, plant, and tree purveyors. Dave closes the show by discussing potential income generation in affiliate marketing. Articles/topics discussed:
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - New page on the davidjkershner.com website
USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Interactive GIS Map
Seed Suppliers - New page on the davidjkershner.com website
Survival Blog Affiliate Page
Companies to consider supporting: Boss Shotshells, BBK Leather Designs, C&E Gun Shows
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)
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
In Episode 162, Dave starts the show by discussing the impeachment of Mayorkas. To supplement this discussion, he provides the audio of an interview between Texas Rep Beth Van Dyne and Mike Huckabee. After that, Dave spends the rest of the show linking topics and events to another audio file where a gentlemen outlines the end goal of the WEF. This is a pretty robust topic with a lot of waypoints. Articles discussed:
House votes to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border crisis by Elizabeth Elkind and Bradford Betz from Fox News
A Great Message Everyone Needs to Hear From a Real Man by Jim Crenshaw on BitChute
J.D. Vance Finds ‘Impeachment Time Bomb’ Aimed at Trump in Ukraine Aid Bill by Kristina Wong from Breitbart
House Intel Chair Mike Turner Warns of ‘Serious National Security Threat’ to U.S. in Cryptic Statement by Hannah Bleau Knudsen from Breitbart
Prosecutors Reportedly Met with Biden Admin Before 3 Trump Indictments by Wendell Husebo from Breitbart
Biden ex-associate claims Chinese sought to infiltrate Obama White House through Joe Biden by Susan Ferrechio from The Washington Times
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)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
The Kershner Files | Ep24: Comparison Shopping, Event Forecasting, and Looter Advice
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In Episode 24 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by revisiting last weeks $100 Walmart shopping trip with comparison prices. From there, Dave has a wide ranging discussion regarding the survey results where peppers rank their biggest concerns. This topics brings the Critical National Infrastructure Report and the historical Carrington Event which occurred in September of 1859 into the conversation. Dave closes the show by discussing looters after a collapse. Articles/topics discussed:
State-by-State Gun Shows - New page on the davidjkershner.com website
$100 Walmart Prepper Food Run in 2024 by Nichola Oetken from Ask a Prepper
Critical National Infrastructures Report - Executive Report and the Critical National Infrastructures Report
Carrington Event - Wiki
5 Types of Looters and How to Outsmart Them by Fergus Mason from Ask a Prepper
Companies to consider supporting: Boss Shotshells, BBK Leather Designs, C&E Gun Shows
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)
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
The Paradox of The Jeffers Brief Podcast 10 Feb 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Delve into the introspective world of podcasting with host John Jeffers in this revealing episode of The Jeffers Brief. Listen as Jeffers bravely confronts critics, discusses the realities of maintaining a podcast, and vigorously defends the concept of diversity in content creation. He addresses a negative review from an anonymous critic, provides insight into the financial landscape of podcasting, and dares challengers to produce a show of their own.
Highlighting the global breadth of support for the Contra Radio Network, Jeffers openly appeals to affluent nations to continue their backing, thereby acknowledging the power his show possesses, both at home and overseas. This episode's openness appeals not only to podcast creators but to an international audience of listeners.
Explore additional layers of controversy as Jeffers compares advertisements on his podcast with those of major television networks before taking a deep dive into the politically charged 'Stop the Steal' rally of January 6, 2021. With references to a provocative PBS documentary, Jeffers boldly probes beneath the superficialities of the event.
Gain fresh insights from the discussion on the paradoxical issue of homelessness in Chicago. With the city's taxes diverting to support migrants over native residents, the episode features impassioned Chicagoans aiming for a political shift in the 2024 election. Listen to these narratives of community struggle, advocacy, and hope for a better future. This episode of The Jeffers Brief brilliantly encapsulates the pivoting role podcasts play in the analysis, commentary, and embodiment of today's dynamic socio-political climate.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
In Episode 161, Dave starts the show by reviewing the successful efforts of European farmers throughout the EU. As a governing body, the EU administrative state is doomed to fail epically. After that, he spends some time reviewing the Special Counsel Report determining that the human Roomba is mentally deficient. As is that weren’t enough to remove the potato from office, Dave presents a new investigative report that indicates that the 2020 election was in fact not secure and was stolen by the left under the cover of covid. Dave returns to the topic of the potato and reveals they found Burisma docs along with classified briefing material among the trove in his garage before turning his attention to Big Mike’s unwillingness to run for office. Dave closes the shows discussing Nikki Haley’s loss in Nevada. Articles discussed:
‘They Are Being Very Crafty’: Sol Wisenberg Says Biden Special Counsel Report Implies ‘Really Limited Mental Capacity’ by Harold Hutchinson from American Action News
Trump likely won the 2020 election after all by Chris Tango from BlazeMedia
Who Really Won the 2020 Election by The Heartland Institute
Classified Ukraine documents discovered in Biden’s possession from time of Hunter’s Burisma work by Steven Richards from Just The News
'She hates politics': Rove calls out theorists who see Michelle Obama replacing Biden by Charles Creitz from Fox Business
"None of these candidates" beats Nikki Haley in Nevada GOP primary, AP projects by Erin Doherty from Axios
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)