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.

Note: All podcasts are USUALLY on hiatus during the summer and holiday weeks.

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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Ep84 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep85 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep86 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep87 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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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Ep88 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep89 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep90 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep91 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep92 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep93 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep94 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep95 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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:

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.

Ep96 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep97 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep98 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep99 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

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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Ep100 Video: CRN -or- Rumble