The Kershner Files Podcast

As of August 14, 2023, the episodes previously termed as The Lightning Round (Preparedness Show) are now exclusively part of a new show titled “The Kershner Files.” Existing preparedness shows under the Lightning Round banner will NOT be re-branded. Please review the respective ‘Archive’ pages for these older episodes and for archived episodes of The Kershner Files. Episodes are archived on a quarterly basis.

***As of February 1, 2026, episodes are available exclusively on the CRN and Kershner Files Rumble channels***

April 2026 (Episodes 122 - 126)

April 1, 2026 - Ep122: Suppressed Platform Combos, Land/Trust Websites, and Pine Uses

In Episode 122 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing some current event headlines before heading into the standard updates. After the Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and conventions information share, Dave spends the second half of the show discussing the various uses for all things pine and a variety of land and trust websites.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

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April 8, 2026 - Ep123: Ep123: The World is Burning... How do You Prepare for That

In Episode 123 of The Kershner Files, Dave reviews some current events to build the case that the world is burning for a variety of reasons. It’s a fairly comprehensive list of events. After that, Dave closes the show with the Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and conventions information.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

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April 15, 2026 - Ep124: Collapse Signs/Skills, AI Prompts, Free-Range Chickens, Suppressors, Northern Border

In Episode 124 of The Kershner Files, Dave breezes through the review of some current events before getting to the Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and conventions information. From there Dave  covers six articles/topics with discussion points focusing on: 5 Subtle Signs the Gov’t is Collapsing, ChatGPT prompts to find cost savings, 10 DIY Skills to Learn Before the Next Economic Downturn, Free Range Chicken Benefits, the Suppressor Renaissance, and Securing our Northern Border.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

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April 22, 2026 - Ep125: Dems Want Socialism, VA Wants the Guns, Pending SCOTUS Decision, DHS Failing, Livestock

In Episode 125 of The Kershner Files, Dave breezes through the review of some current events before getting to the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information. From there, Dave covers several additional preparedness related current events topics before getting into two articles with discussion points focusing on: 6 Signs Homeland Security is Failing and the other is homesteading/farming related in the types of livestock that should NOT be kept together.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

Ep125 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

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April 29, 2026 - Ep126: Assassination Attempt, Oil Refineries, Indonesian Agreements, FCC Router Ban, SCOTUS and MORE

In Episode 126 of The Kershner Files, Dave breezes through the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to a truck load on preparedness related current events. Topics covered are: Latest Trump assassination attempt, global oil refineries during, Indonesian agreements, FCC bans foreign routers, spotting fed snitches, Cold War preps, and the SCOTUS gerrymandering decision… there’s more but you get the idea.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

Ep126 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

*** Due to file size constraints, no Audio File is available for this episode. ***

May 2026 (Episodes 127 - 130)

May 6, 2026 - Ep127: Middle East, NATO, Liberal Idiocy, Emergency Crops, Overlooked Items, 10 Survival Rules

In Episode 127 of The Kershner Files, Dave covers some preparedness related foreign and domestic news. Topics covered are: Middle East, NATO, and the continuation of liberal idiocy. After that, he gets right into the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to three articles dealing with emergency crops in less than 60 days, overlooked prepper items, and ten skills that are potentially as important as important as supplies.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

Ep127 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

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May 16, 2026 - Ep128: VA Again, CIA Raids DNI, Gas Tax Suspension, Sign of Cyber Attacks on the Grid

In Episode 128 of The Kershner Files, Dave covers some preparedness related foreign and domestic news. Topics covered are: Leftist rage in VA, CIA raids the office of DNI, DOJ charges cargo ship owner for Bringing down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Possible Fed gas tax suspension, DOJ targeting Mexican politicians, and an IED found at the base of a dam. After that, he gets right into the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to an article dealing with the signs that our grid is being targeted by cyber attacks.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

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May 20, 2026 - Ep129: Global Shortages, Jabby-Jab Lot Numbers, Prepping for Seniors on a Budget

In Episode 129 of The Kershner Files, Dave covers some preparedness related foreign and domestic news. Topics covered are: Harvest Right May sale, Thermos recall, Fuel (Regular, Diesel, Aviation) and fertilizer (LNG/Ammonia) shortages around the world, and Starmer’s reign of terror in the UK appears to be ending. After that, he gets right into the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to the topic of jabby-jab lot numbers and side effect associated with certain segments of the lot numbers. Dave closes the show reviewing an article about preparedness for seniors on a fixed budget.

Support Dave by exploring the Two Rivers Outfitter pages 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 Etsy site and the Two Rivers Outfitter menu on the davidjkershner.com website.

Ep129 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

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May 29, 2026 - Ep130: Defensive Strikes, Endorsements, US is Sinking, Best States for Self-Sufficiency, Spotting SHTF

In Episode 130 of The Kershner Files, Dave covers some preparedness related foreign and domestic news. Topics covered are: US defensive strikes in Iran, the Potato sues the DOJ, crimps in summer travel plans, Trump candidate endorsements, vehicle pricing about to increase, COS goes grassroots and endorses candidates to victory in Idaho, and Musk declares the US a sinking ship if we don’t implement proposed DOGE cuts. After that, he gets right into the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to two articles: Top 7 States to be Self-Sufficient and using situational awareness to be one of the first to recognize when the SHTF.

Ep130 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

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June 2026 (Episode 131 - ???)

June 6, 2026 - Ep131: Immigration Bill, 2A News, CEOs& Oil Execs - Pain Coming, Water Emergencies

In Episode 131 of The Kershner Files, Dave covers some preparedness related foreign and domestic news. Topics covered are: Immigration Bill, 2A News, CEOs/Oil Execs say hurt is coming, and more. After that, he gets right into the Survival Realty, gun shows, and the conferences and conventions information before getting to article about water emergencies: The Outage That Caught 40,000 Americans Off Guard.

Ep131 Video: CRN Rumble -or- Kershner Files Rumble

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