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Stress isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a survival factor. When the world feels like it’s cracking at the seams, your ability to manage stress could be the difference between good decisions and bad ones. In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, I talk about stress, what’s fueling it right now, and how I deal with it in my own life.

In Episode 224, Dave starts the show with a passionate discussion regarding the latest revelations pertaining to Jan  6 and the fact that the FBI had 274 plain clothed agents in the crowd. Comey got indicted on Thursday… FINALLY someone got charged! From there, he discusses the violence and rhetoric directed at ICE agents and facilities. After discussing ICE, we take some time to discuss where the money was coming from and how US taxpayer dollars are being used to fund most of it along with Soros. Dave closes the show by reviewing the fact checked proof that Tylenol shouldn’t be take by pregnant and breast feeding women and the death of the UK with the introduction of digital IDs.  Article Links:
We Now Know Top FBI Agent Complaint After Jan. 6 - It's Clear the Good Ones Knew Something Was Very Wrong, Too: Report by Samuel Short from The Western Journal
Anti-ICE Sniper's Brother Provides Answer for Why Detainees, Not Agents Were Shot - Now It All Makes Sense by Samuel Short from The Western Journal
Chicago anti-ICE protesters block vehicles, get hit with tear gas and pepper balls by Greg Norman from Fox News
DOJ preparing probes into Soros' Open Society Foundations following bombshell exposé by Ryan Mauro, Glenn Beck by Jack MacKinnon from Blaze Media
Fact-check: Tylenol confirms 2017 pregnancy warning tweet is authentic by Jack MacKinnon from Blaze Media
New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK by Kate Whannel from The BBC
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)

This episode examines civil war manifesting itself in the US and the world over the next few years and makes a forecast on how close we are on the doomsday clock of civil war on American soil.
The probability and possibility of civil kinetic conflict in the US is closer than in decades..
My Storming America Series covers the gamut of what a spontaneous attack in the US will look like when terror cells launch a simultaneous attack on the US homeland which in my mind is the primary man-made vector for civil war in America.
I cover it in Episodes 37, 41-43, 49-50 and 62 of my Chasing Ghosts podcast.
References:
NCTC Islamist Attacks on US Forecast 2025
Winston Marshall The UNTOLD History of The White Slave Trade & How Islam Conquered 3/4 of The Christian World
Andrew Gold CIVIL WAR is Coming - Professor David Betz
Books:
Stephen Biddle Nonstate Warfare: The Military Methods of Guerillas, Warlords, and Militias
Barbara Walter How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them
David Armitage Civil Wars: A History in Ideas
William Forstchen Day of Wrath
Kurt Schlichter The Attack
Karl Dahl
Faction
Faction: With the Crusaders
Matt Bracken:
Enemies Foreign and Domestic
Foreign Enemies And Traitors
Domestic Enemies: The Reconquista
The Red Cliffs of Zerhoun
Castigo Cay
Eric Frank Russell The Wasp
Michael Z. Williamson The Weapon (and the entire Freehold series)
Ernest R. May Strange Victory: Hitler’s Conquest of France
Robert Heinlein The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Robert Asprey War In The Shadows: The Guerrilla In History
Howard Jones My Lai: Vietnam, 1968, and the Descent into Darkness
Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

Growth isn’t comfortable. Sometimes that means tackling difficult history books or even reading the ideas of people you disagree with, just so you know what you’re up against. Understanding the other side makes your own convictions stronger—and prepares you to counter them with clarity instead of slogans.

We examine the emerging Venezuelan kerfuffle.
There are many currents and undercurrents in the latest incipient war debacle in America history. This will be a disaster for America if it clacks off and; expect the American government to make this a preamble to go kinetic on the drug war generally and the following catastrophes.
I covered this in detail in both parts of Ep 059 and 059 "The Mexican Cartel Conundrum: War Without End".
Gird your loins for the first war in American history that will lead to significant foreign-born bad actors making war on American soil.
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References:
US Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan Cartel Headed by Maduro
Marie Arana Bolivar: American Liberator
Carlos Lizarralde Venezuela's Collapse: The Long Story of How Things Fell Apart
Tom Wainwright Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel
Benjamin T. Smith The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade
Anabel Hernandez Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers
Ioan Grillo El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency
David F. Marley Mexican Cartels: An Encyclopedia of Mexico's Crime and Drug Wars
Carmen Boullosa A Narco History: How the United States and Mexico Jointly Created the “Mexican Drug War”
Patrick Winn Narcotopia: In Search of the Asian Drug Cartel That Survived the CIA
Jesse Fink Pure Narco: One Man's True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels
My Substack
Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

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...

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Today, Grid Down Comms Up takes the microphone again for another great episode of the Prepping Academy. We do a short after-action report on the Eastern Tennessee Homestead Alliance festival, revisit a few items as we approach the one-year anniversary of the historic disaster caused by Hurricane Helene, and talk about radio and communications interference. We look at the common types of manmade interference and what you can do to ensure you aren't the cause, because making lots of people look for you isn't very gray man. We also discuss what you may want to consider adding to your plans if you experience intentional interference during an emergency. We also listened to an example of interference during my time in Eastern Tennessee with GSM and a much more entertaining example of some amateur operators trolling someone who is causing intentional interference to keep him talking until they locate him. I'll see you on the next episode.

In Episode 95 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines. He spends quite a bit of time discussing the new Texas law forcing product labeling changes before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave discusses some additional headlines as well as the announcement regarding the linkage between Tylenol and autism. From there, Dave closes the show by reviewing uses for Baking Soda and the Dakota Fire hole method. 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
Texas Updates Food Labeling Law: 44 Ingredients Require Warning Labels from CIRS
Secret Service dismantles 'telecommunications threat' near UN General Assembly in New York by Greg Norman from Fox News
How to Make a Dakota Fire Hole That Burns Without Smoke by Michael from Self Sufficient Projects
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)

Today, I go over the real-world challenges that preppers face and explore practical, flexible strategies for building up your food storage. Prepping isn’t one-size-fits-all—what works for one person may not work for another. I break down the most common obstacles and talk about how to navigate them without feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank.
One of the most significant factors I discuss is how your age and physical ability can shape your prepping approach. Whether you’re a young adult with plenty of energy or someone managing mobility issues, there are ways to tailor your food storage plans so they’re accessible, sustainable, and realistic for your situation. Prepping isn’t about outdoing anyone—it’s about preparing in a way that serves you, your family, and your unique needs.
Budget is another major hurdle for many people. Stocking up doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune, and in this episode, I go over methods to grow your pantry over time without putting yourself in financial strain. From strategic shopping habits to affordable long-term storage options, you’ll learn how to make steady progress even on a tight budget.
I also touch on the dynamic of being the lone prepper in your household. It can be discouraging when others don’t share your urgency, but there are ways to quietly and effectively build your supplies, educate your family over time, and find supportive communities that understand where you’re coming from. Urban versus rural prepping is another key theme, as your environment plays a big role in how you store and access your food. City dwellers and country residents each face unique challenges, and we unpack strategies tailored to both.