Archive - The Kershner Files Podcast 2025

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January 2025 (Episodes 62 - 65)

Episode 62 - January 1, 2025 - In Episode 62 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides present day updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he rebroadcasts his most popular Kershner Files episode for 2024 in Episode 43. This rebroadcasted episode delves into into two articles dealing with night vision defense and bug out vehicle characteristics. From there, Dave discusses some items gifted to him and stopping a neighbor from inadvertently making a straw purchase. He closes the show with a product demo of his ‘new to him’ manual log splitter. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 63 - January 8, 2024 - In Episode 63 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he discusses a ‘would you’ versus a ‘wouldn’t you’ scenario before delving into winter storm preparedness. Dave closes the show with gold market predictions for 2025 and miscreants preparing to incite riots and chaos at Trumps inauguration. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 64 - January 15, 2024 - In Episode 64 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. During the standard updates he discusses two new books published by Jonathan Rawles titled ‘Red State Relocation Guide’. One for the western states and the other for the eastern states. Dave also reviews the available workshop dates and classes available from Crop King. After all of the updates, he discusses three articles dealing with parts you can scavenge from abandoned cars, surviving winter power outages, and urban survival. The urban survival article review dovetails into a conversation on threat assessments. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 65 - January 29, 2025 - In Episode 65 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After all of the updates, he discusses four articles dealing with HAM radios, EMP probability, online survival courses, and S.C.A.R.E bags. Articles/topics discussed:

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February 2025 (Episodes 66 - 69)

Episode 66 - February 5, 2025 - In Episode 66 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Prior to the updates Dave takes a look at some current events that affect the preparedness minded particularly at the border and in OR and WA. After all of the updates, he discusses an article dealing with post-EMP items people will be searching for. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 67 - February 12, 2025 - In Episode 67 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, but Squarespace was down so there were no gun shows announced this week. Prior to the updates Dave takes a look at some current events that affect the preparedness minded particularly with regard to the loss of benefits for illegal immigrants. From there, he discusses several articles geared toward preparedness in firearms to buy before being banned, DIY water filtration, and overlooked medical supplies. Dave also takes some time to review a beef jerky recipe. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 68 - February 19, 2025 - In Episode 68 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After that, he takes a cursory look at some current event headlines that affect the preparedness minded. From there, Dave discusses two articles dealing with long term comfort food storage items we apparently shouldn’t sock away anymore and notable fallout shelters throughout the United States. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 69 - February 26, 2025 - In Episode 69 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Before that tough, he discuss some current event topics affecting us as preparedness minded and self-sufficient minded folk. Then, after the assorted updates, Dave discusses an article dealing with the seriousness with which you should approach homesteading. Articles/topics discussed:

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March 2025 (Episodes 70 - 72)

Episode 70 - March 5, 2025 - In Episode 70 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Before that though, he discuss some current event topics affecting us as preparedness and self-sufficient minded folk. Then, after the assorted updates, Dave discusses two articles. The first deals with the potential for a financial collapse in the next three years. The second addresses what we can with all of that ash from our fireplaces and wood burning stoves now that winter is coming to a close. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 71 - March 12, 2025 - In Episode 71 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After the assorted updates, he discusses five articles. The first three articles deal with the erosion of your Second Amendment rights. Dave closes the show with some usual faire by discussing composting and signs martial law is coming. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 72 - March 26, 2025 - In Episode 72 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After the assorted updates, he discusses several topics starting with sketchy PR firms paying influencers on behalf of ‘big soda’ firms to rail against the potential banning of soda purchases using the SNAP/EBT/Food Stamp programs. From there, Dave dons his tinfoil hat to discuss the WEF prediction and game planning of a cyber pandemic which they claim is inevitable. Wait a minute, didn’t they predict something as inevitable and game planned for something else n 2019?? Dave closes the show discussing the upcoming HAM/Amateur Radio convention in Dayton, Ohio in May and the costs associated with building a bunker. Articles/topics discussed:

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April 2025 (Episodes 73 - 76)

Episode 73 - April 2, 2025 - In Episode 73 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After that, Dave reveals his grand new venture in Two Rivers Outfitter and provides a long-term food storage demo using some of the products contained in the ‘Food- Storage’ collection from the new Two River Outfitter website. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 74 - April 10, 2025 - In Episode 74 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Prior to that, Dave updates listeners regarding changes and feedback for the Two Rivers Outfitter website and some general preparedness news regarding the latest jab statistics, chem trail bans in 25 states, and drilling permit proceeds. After all of these updates, Dave re-visits the roundtable discussion topic of a ‘soft’ civil war. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 75 - April 23, 2025 - In Episode 75 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Prior to that, Dave updates listeners regarding changes and feedback for the Two Rivers Outfitter website. WE NOW HAVE 22 COLLECTIONS!! After all of these updates, Dave continues the roundtable discussion by taking a look at the possible triggers or tipping points that would push us from a ‘soft’ to an ‘actual’ Civil War. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 76 - April 30, 2025 - In Episode 76 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we go on a winding journey through several topics related to spring projects before Dave closes the show with the serious topic of some impossible, often heartbreaking, decisions we’re all going to have to make.

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May 2025 (Episodes 77 - 79)

Episode 77 - May 7, 2025 - In Episode 77 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we go on a winding journey through several current event topics related to reasons to NOT be resting on your laurels. After that, Dave reviews his trip to Florida and how it informed his ill conceived notions pertaining to communal living (aka doubling up). Dave closes the show discussing communication frequencies. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 78 - May 21, 2025 - In Episode 78 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we discuss the latest updates to the davidjkershner.com website with the new HAM 101 page (under the Resources menu). Dave also spends some time discussing long term food storage and the importance of keeping a good running inventory. He closes the show with two articles from Michael Snyder’s ‘The Economic Collapse’ blog dealing with solar flares affecting not only seismic activity on the planet but Dave also believes it is adversely affecting human activity as well . Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 79 - May 28, 2025 - In Episode 79 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing an email he received from Ammo Squared regarding future potential ammo shortages. After that, he provides the usual updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. From there, Dave showcases the Everyday Carry collection from the tworiversoutfitter.com website and the carrying capacity of one-strap vs two-strap bags. He closes the show by talking about the garden plot and the implementation of electroculture this year. Articles/topics discussed:

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June 2025 (Episodes 80 - 83)

Episode 80 - June 4, 2025 - In Episode 80 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing some topics and current events that will shape and impact your preparedness plans. Topics and events like PM purchases, bartering items, the big beautiful bill, the potato getting lost in his closet and the autopen cabal identified. After all of that and the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show updates, Dave ventures into two articles dealing with post collapse life. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 81 - June 12, 2025 - In Episode 81 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show updates before venturing into some current events. He’s specifically chosen three articles to review as a means to showcase why we shouldn’t stop or slow down our preparedness planning. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 82 - June 19, 2026 - In Episode 82 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show information. After all of that, he takes considerable time to discuss water system vulnerabilities in conjunction with the previously discussed rogue comms devices and some other events. From there, Dave closes the show with two different warnings for the potential of Civil Wars not only in the US but also throughout Europe. Articles/topics discussed:

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Episode 83 - June 26, 2025 - In Episode 83 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he shares some research results for just how long all of those condiment and sauce packets last. Dave closes the show discussing an article from SurvivalBlog relating to the differences between EDC and GHB bags. Articles/topics discussed:

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July 2025 (Episodes 84 - 88)

July 2, 2025 - Ep84: Avoid Being a Victim of Extremism

In Episode 84 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he shares his thoughts on the increase in extremist islamic terrorism, steps to avoid being a targeted victim, the pushback against migration, and illegals being stopped (potentially) from sending money home. Articles/topics discussed:

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July 10, 2025 - Ep85: 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:

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July 16, 2025 - Ep86: Foreign and Domestic News That Could Positively and Negatively Affect your Preparedness Plans

In Episode 86 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he discusses several foreign and domestic topics that will affect your preparedness plans. The first is the progress of the Convention of States movement. From there, he notes some simulated advancements in energy production, the Fed possibly benefitting from a Powell resignation and lowered rates, and apparently some Powell corruption caught by James O’Keefe. He wasn’t done there… Dave takes some time to highlight the vindication of a Utah doctor before finishing the show discussing China social credit scores, possible Iranian unrest, and the new China/Iran train. Articles/topics discussed:

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July 24, 2025 - Ep87: New CRN Owner-Operator, Summer Activities for Preppers, Weird Barter Items, Canning Gmas Sauce

In Episode 87 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a smattering of personal updates before delving into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he presents three articles dealing with preparedness. The first deals with summer prepper activities and the second addresses bartering. Dave closes the show with an article outlining pasta sauce canning and what you need to know if using a pressure canner vs. the water bath method. Articles/topics discussed:

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July 30, 2025 - Ep88: News from Alberta, EPA Changes, and Life in the Technological Age

In Episode 88 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides an update before delving into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he does a brief run down of several topics including Alberta news and EPA changes. Dave focuses the show on two topics after that. The first deals with the over abundance of technology in our lives particularly for owners of smart appliances and Tesla’s. Dove tailing into that topic is an article discussing how your smart devices can turn on you. Articles/topics discussed:

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August 2025 (Episodes 89 - 92)

August 7, 2025 - Ep89: Copper Prices Skyrocket, New Bills in the US and Canadian Houses are Bad for Their Citizens

In Episode 89 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides some updates regarding the price of Copper, H.R. 1319, and Canadian Bill C5. After those he delves into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. The remainder of the show is spent discussing an assortment of topics. Articles/topics discussed:

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August 13, 2025 - Ep90: Canada Goes Full Commie, UK Teetering on the Brink, BRICS Represents Financial Doom

In Episode 90 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides some current events news that effects the preparedness minded everywhere. These topics include new draconian Canadian measures, UK PM recycling zodiac’s back to France, and general lunacy. After those he delves into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. The remainder of the show is spent discussing our pending financial collapse doom. Articles/topics discussed:

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August 20, 2025 - Ep91: Teachers Union and WEF, Electronic Tats, Voting Machine and J6 News

In Episode 91 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. The remainder of the show is spent discussing a number of current events topics effecting and driving our propensity to prep. Articles/topics discussed:

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August 27, 2025 - Ep92: Canadian and Australian Lunacy, DIY Neosporin, Depression Era Water Pie

In Episode 92 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. Prior to that, he discusses some noteworthy topics in the preparedness vein dealing with Canada, Australia, and Chicago. Dave then discusses two recipe articles for Civil War Neosporin, and a depression era $1 water pie. Articles/topics discussed:

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September 2025 (Episodes 93 - 95)

September 3, 2025 - Ep93: Bugging Out Before or After Martial Law and EMP After Effects

In Episode 93 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave then discusses two articles. One deals with bugging out after martial law is declared and the other discusses what we could possibly expect after an EMP. Articles/topics discussed:

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September 10, 2025 - Ep94: Choosing the Right Generator for Your Needs and Treating Livestock Ailments

In Episode 94 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave presents two articles. One deals with choosing the right generator for your needs and the other discusses remedies for livestock ailments. Articles/topics discussed:

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September 17, 2025 - Ep95: Texas Labeling, Tylenol and Autism, Baking Soda, and Dakota Fire Holes

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:

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October 2025 (Episodes 96 - 100)

October 1, 2025 - Ep96: Continued Social Unrest, Foraging, and Mapping Resources and Routes

In Episode 96 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines surrounding all of the civil unrest around the country before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave discusses two articles. The first deals with foraging edibles greens and berries before the frost arrives and the second reviews the mapping out of resources and escape plans. Articles/topics discussed:

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October 8, 2025 - Ep97: US Real ID vs EU’s EES Digital ID, and Theories for the Quantico Meeting

In Episode 97 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave discusses a couple of technology related topics in the US’s “Real ID”, the EU’s new “EES” Digital ID system, and theories as to why all of those Generals and Admirals we called to Quantico. Articles/topics discussed:

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October 15, 2025 - Ep98: Nobel Vindication, Companies Escaping Dem Hellscapes, Dominion Voting Sold to Conservative

In Episode 98 of The Kershner Files, Dave mentions a few noteworthy current events headlines before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After that, Dave discusses how the Nobel committee for economics has essentially vindicated Trumps econ policies and the Nobel Peace Prize winner immediately thanks Trump for his efforts fighting Maduro. From there, he sticks with the economics theme and discusses dem hellscape policies that is forcing companies to close brick and mortar locations and pick up stakes for business friendly states. Dave then diverts into the purchase of Dominion Voting Systems by a pro-Trump conservative. Maybe, just maybe they won’t be able to steal anymore elections. Shockingly now the Dems what paper ballots. Articles/topics discussed:

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October 22, 2025 - Ep99: Garden Harvest, Neighborhood Politics, Shutdown News, MAHA Banned Ingredients, TDS in NC Analysis

In Episode 99 of The Kershner Files, Dave dives right into some end of season harvest topics and current events headlines before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After all of that, Dave discusses a list of ingredients currently banned the world over but are still being served up to Americans. He closes the show discussing an Atlanta based accountant’s TDS and poses a hypothetical question. Articles/topics discussed:

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October 29, 2025 - Ep100: Post-SHTF Skills, Proposed UN Shipping Tax, Potential Societal Chaos via Lack of Food Stamp Funding

In Episode 100 of The Kershner Files, Dave skims over some current events before heading into the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. After all of that, Dave discusses several topics at length. First up is an article that details life skills that will be invaluable post-SHTF. From there, Dave reviews a new proposed UN tax on global shipping and closes the show discussing the lack of funding to SNAP/EBT due to the Schumer shutdown. Articles/topics discussed:

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November 2025 (Episodes 101 - 104)

November 5, 2025 - Ep101: Infra/Power Demand Increases, plus SNAP, Election, and Education Updates

In Episode 101 of The Kershner Files, Dave reviews a number current events topics that are going to have deep impacts on preparedness planning. These are impacts being felt in every state as it pertains to energy demands for data  centers. From there, he discusses updates regarding SNAP funding and the legitimacy of recipients. Also, it’s election day so he points out some interesting items relating to the NYC mayoral race. Dave closes the show discussing the news and insight on the education front and at the local level. Articles/topics discussed:

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November 12, 2025 - 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.

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November 19, 2025 - Ep103: Identify Economic Collapse Signs, Tools for Post-Collapse, EMP Myths

In Episode 103 of The Kershner Files, Dave discusses a number of current event topics that provides more proof that the world is pushing closer and closer to the edge. After that, he runs through the Survival realty and Gun Show information before turning his attention to three articles. The first deals with identifying signs of an economic collapse and the second addresses tools that would be beneficial in when society collapses and the grid goes down. The third article aim s to disprove EMP myths people have come to believe as factual truth.

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Ep103 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

November 26, 2025 - Ep104: MTG and Congressional Resignations, Ukraine War Ending, Keep Filibuster, Campbell’s Soup

In Episode 104 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides some updates regarding new shows on CRN before he discusses a number of current event topics that provides evidence of chinks in the Team Trump armor. First up is the MTG resignation and potential ties to George Soros. But that’s not all… apparently there is a great deal of frustration in Congress with the Trump administration and it could lead to more resignations and a possible loss of the House in the midterm elections. Dave then reviews Barrasso’s commentary regarding the need to keep the filibuster. After that, he runs through the Survival Realty and Gun Show information before turning his attention to a disturbing video concerning Campbell’s Soup. 

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Ep104 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 2025 (Episodes 105 - 108)

December 4, 2025 - Ep105: HAM Conventions, How to Identify a Public Threat - USCCA Class Review

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”.

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Ep105 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 10, 2025 - Ep106: 14th Amendment Debate, Central Bank Gold Buying, Disappear in 9 Hours Post-SHTF

In Episode 106 of The Kershner Files, Dave quickly runs through some current events topics dealing with Epstein and the SCOTUS hearing oral arguments regarding the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Then, Dave spends quite a fair amount of time discussing the means and methods of disappearing within nine hours of the balloon going up. 

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Ep106 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 17, 2025 - Ep107: What Happens IF you Lose Your Stockpile of Gear, Supplies, and Food?

In Episode 107 of The Kershner Files, Dave notes some of the more trendy idiot box headlines  before heading into the standard Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and convention data. He then spends the rest of the show discussing an article related to something no one wants to think about. What happens to you and yours if all of your meticulously stockpiled gear, supplies, food, etc. is lost and now you’re stuck looting and scavenging?

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Ep107 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 31, 2025 - Ep108: U.S. Nuclear Target Map

In Episode 108 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by talking through some current event/headlines and the current spot prices for gold and silver. From there he heads into the Survival Realty and state gun show data. After all of that, Dave spends the rest of the show discussing the US nuclear target map and how various targets can put your rural location in the crosshairs.

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Ep108 Video: CRN -or- Rumble