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In the future near-peer and peer fight, salvo competition will be the preeminent means by which one country will kinetically overwhelm the other in a fight. I discuss the way the West is in an existential hazard of being woefully under-prepared to meet the threat if Western forces go toe to toe with regional hegemons in the East or West.
The US is NOT prepared for the war of leakers in which the inadequate missile defense systems and strategy now deployed will be overwhelmed if it enters a war of choice with China or Russia.
It isn't simply the peer competitors but the smaller players like North Korea and Yemen are demonstrating that the US and its allies can't cash the checks they boast about.
Once again, the US should stand down, reassess, re-calibrate and stop thinking defense is a four letter word.
References:
Winning The Salvo Competition: Rebalancing America’s Air And Missile Defenses
The Russian Reconnaissance Fire Complex Comes of Age
Space Based Interceptor Sizing Methodology
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Books:
Garrett Graff Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die
Paul Ozorak Underground Structures of the Cold War: The World Below
Daniel Ellsberg The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
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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We usually prep for the first thing that goes wrong—the flood, the power outage, the supply disruption. But what about what happens after that? In this episode, I break down a concept that’s been on my mind for a while: thinking through the 2nd and 3rd level effects of emergencies. This is the kind of strategic thinking that transforms how you approach your entire preparedness plan, and I walk through real-world examples to show you exactly what I mean.
If you’ve ever felt like your preps might have gaps you haven’t considered, or if you want to develop that “see around corners” instinct that helps you stay ahead of problems, this episode is for you. I share some practical frameworks you can use to audit your own preparedness and start thinking more strategically about how emergencies unfold. It’s not about being scared—it’s about being smart.
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In Episode 232, Dave starts the show discussing the recent SCOTUS decision regarding re-districting congressional maps and IN taking that decision and running with it. From there, he goes around the world and discusses some of the latest news coming from German, England, and Italy before putting a pretty bow on all of it with Trump’s commentary on the EU as a whole. Dave then turns his attention to the domestic front again and discusses a federal judges order to unseal Epstein grand jury information and defections in Congress on the Venezuela narco-ship sinking.
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)

In Episode 105 of The Kershner Files, Dave discusses some current event topics before running through the Survival Realty and Gun Show information. He spends a fair amount of time discussing Amateur Radio and conversations he’s had with co-workers as he prepares for the Technicians Exam. After that, Dave spends the show discussing the USCCA class he attended titled “How to Identify a Public Threat”.
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)

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...

Have you ever considered what would happen if something happened to you and your loved ones couldn't access your phone or online accounts? For preppers, preparing for the unexpected isn't just about physical supplies—it's about ensuring your family can navigate life's challenges even in your absence. Yet many faithful preppers overlook one critical element: making sure the people they love can actually access the information they'll need when it matters most.
In this truck ride episode, Todd addresses a common challenge that arose from a previous discussion on emergency access planning. Starting conversations about passwords, phone codes, and digital accounts can feel awkward, especially with adult or teenage children. This episode offers a practical approach that shifts the dynamic entirely—one that opens the door to these important discussions without putting anyone on the defensive. You'll discover how to frame the conversation in a way that feels natural and even invites your family members to think about their own preparedness without resistance.
For Christian preppers committed to truly comprehensive preparedness, this kind of planning reflects good stewardship of both your resources and your relationships. The techniques shared in this episode could mean the difference between your family having immediate access to critical information or facing unnecessary obstacles during an already difficult time. Listen now and take the next step in protecting what matters most.

In a crisis, every second counts — but do you know what to do first? In this episode of the EOD Survival Podcast, we break down the Survival Rule of Three — the simple, science-backed hierarchy that can save your life: three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water, three weeks without food. Discover how to apply it to real UK and EU emergencies — from power cuts and floods to heatwaves — and learn the quick drills that turn panic into calm, decisive action. Stay ready. Stay safe. Prepare smarter. Survive stronger. 🎧 Listen now — and make the Rule of Three your survival instinct.

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a cold 42-degree start to the day. Today we’re talking about something every man deals with, but almost nobody thinks about as a prepper: shaving — specifically why new shaving tech sucks, what actually works, and what you should use when SHTF.

Have you ever stopped to consider that your drive to prepare might not have originated with you at all? For Christian preppers, there's a profound truth hidden in Scripture that most preparedness discussions completely overlook—the reality that God Himself may be the preparedness force behind your calling to get ready.
This episode takes you deep into Exodus 35 to examine the first recorded instance of someone being filled with the Spirit, and what that ancient account reveals about your own journey as a prepper. Todd explores the biblical pattern of God equipping specific individuals with skills, wisdom, and understanding to accomplish tasks He's set before them—from Bezalel crafting the tabernacle to Noah building the ark to Joseph preparing Egypt for famine. The connection to modern preparedness is unmistakable, and understanding it changes everything about how you view your role as someone who prepares.
If you've ever sensed that your ability to plan, store, and prepare comes more naturally to you than to others around you, this episode offers a perspective that goes far beyond practical skills. For those who have been filled with the spirit to prepare, recognizing the source of that calling brings both purpose and responsibility. This isn't about the zombie apocalypse or dystopian scenarios—it's about faithfully stewarding the abilities God has given you to protect your household and potentially serve others when difficult times arrive.
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In the future near-peer and peer fight, salvo competition and missiles will be the preeminent means by which one country will kinetically overwhelm the other in a fight. I discuss the way the US Navy is in an existential hazard of being woefully under-prepared to meet the threat if Western forces go toe toe with regional hegemons in the East or West.
Let’s anticipate the disasters now that are the Spanish in the English Channel in 1588, the British Royal Navy at Jutland in 1916, and the discovery in WWII all these battleships were not really capital ships, or had adequate armaments, yet their political dimensions compel not only their continuous construction but are the most devastating when lost.
The aircraft carrier has been a signature component of US naval power and prestige for more than a century. The utility has continued to diminish since the end of WWII. The tremendous disadvantage of putting so much manpower and treasure into these single use leviathan systems in the modern world of distributed missile and PGM systems, emerging near-peer & peer adversaries and concentration of power in vulnerable systems is a recipe for future disaster.
The US Navy surface fleet is in tatters and shattered by readiness, maintenance and armament issues that are critical indicators of a navy totally unprepared.
It's time to clean house and fire the admirals and SES personnel.
More on the carrier dilemma in Chasing Ghosts Episode #034 and Dispatch #006.
References:
Pro Publica:
The Navy Accused Him of Arson. Its Own Investigation Showed Widespread Safety Failures.
2017 USN Ship Collisions
Gregory Vistica Fall from Glory: The Men Who Sank the U.S. Navy
Michael Junge Crimes of Command: in the United States Navy, 1945-2015
Gerry Doyle Carrier Killer: China's Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles and Theater of Operations in the early 21st Century
David Lee Russell Early U.S. Navy Carrier Raids, February-April 1942: Five Operations That Tested a New Dimension of American Air Power
Jeff Vandenengel Questioning the Carrier: Opportunities in Fleet Design for the U.S. Navy
Jeff Vandenengel interview on Midrats with CDR Salamander
Ivan Gogin Fighting ships of the PEOPLE LIBERATION ARMY NAVY 1949 - 2023
Jerry Hendrix Retreat From Range: The Rise and Fall of Carrier Aviation
Pacific War in WWII
James D. Hornfischer Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal
James D. Hornfischer The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945
Ian W. Toll Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
Ian W. Toll The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944
Ian W. Toll Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
Jeffry R. Cox Rising Sun, Falling Skies: The Disastrous Java Sea Campaign of World War II
Jeffrey R. Cox Morning Star, Midnight Sun: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August–October 1942
Jeffrey R. Cox Blazing Star, Setting Sun: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign November 1942–March 1943
Jeffrey R. Cox Dark Waters, Starry Skies: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign, March–October 1943
Samuel Eliot Morrison The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War
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