Archive - Lightning Round Podcast 2023


January 2023 - Episodes 114-118

Episode 114 - 01/04/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 114, I conduct my first interview with my younger brother, Retired U.S. Army Major Matthew R. Kershner. Listen along as we discuss Matt’s Army career, his current work with the DoD, and our advice for becoming better prepared and self-sufficient. There is no video file for this episode.

Episode 115 - 01/11/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 115, I conduct my second interview with economist and lawyer, Michael Snyder. Listen along as Michael lays out the financial troubles our country has put itself in and how each of these national and global incidents are connected. We discuss a great number of topics including his latest book, the omnibus spending bill, funding for 87,000 new IRS agents, and much more. We close the interview with an explanation as to what he sees coming in 2023… and it’s not good especially if we keep heading down this path. There is no video file for this episode.

Episode 116 - 01/18/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 116, I introduce a new-ish segment titled “This Day in History” before I gets into a discussion about precious metals. After that, I present another indicator of what’s to come by way of the number of emails I am receiving and the types of questions and concerns I’ve been addressing for listeners.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep116 (video)

Episode 117 - 01/21/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 117, after two successive weeks of interview shows, I return to my weekly rantings in the Jackassery show. I start the show with some general housekeeping and a shout out to my friends company, Huckleberry Mountain Botanicals School of Herbalism (https://huckleberrybotanicals.com/). After that, I present the “This Day in History” segment before transitioning into a review of the latest happenings with the SCOTUS. From there, I discuss the “Night of Rage” being planned in Atlanta and the issues being faced by the FAA and Southwest Airlines. I close the show by discussing some of the most recent news surrounding the illegitimate one’s crime family.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep117 (video)

Episode 118 - 01/27/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 118, I spend the first ten minutes or so exploring on a topic no one wants to think about. Who stays and who goes when it’s time to bug out when some are infirmed and are incapable of making the journey except in a vehicle? It’s a hard choice and you need to start mentally preparing yourself for this potential eventuality. From there, I present “This Day in History” before moving on to two topics: “If You Have This in Your Pantry Throw it Away Immediately” and “Eight Items You Need to Have to Survive a Power Outage This Winter.” I close the show by sharing a real-world example regarding the U.S. population’s willingness to blindly accept electronic currency without pondering, even for a moment, the ramifications.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep118 (video)


February 2023 - Episodes 119-126

Episode 119 - 02/01/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 119, I begin the show with a monologue of sorts where I point out where and how society started to break down and that breakdown is only accelerating with every successful leftist policy implemented. In keeping with the societal breakdown theme, I then review three articles: “6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Homestead Plot”, “9 Things To Do Before the 2023 Economic Collapse”, and “10 Probable Events That Will Follow an EMP”. There is no video file for this episode.

Episode 120 - 02/06/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 120, I make up for lost time and cover a lot of ground to further expose the jackassery that is the world around us. In summary, I discuss:

  • Some local news regarding a train derailment along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border

  • The House vote to condemn socialism

  • The left eating their own again by placing ‘trigger warnings’ on Jane Austin books

  • The President-Elect for the Cattleman’s Assoc warning about foreign strains of foot and mouth disease

  • Yet another fire now at the 3rd largest egg farm

  • Austin, TX residents go dumpster diving after a power outage

  • Migrants fleeing Dem run NYC for Canada due to rampant drugs and crime

  • CCP ‘weather ballon’ traverses CONUS before finally being shot down

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep120 (video)

Episode 121 - 02/08/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 121, I cover several preparedness topics for the mid-week show. In summary, I discuss:

  • This Day in History

  • Prepper Must-Haves: 9 Items to Stock up on as You Prepare for Hyperinflation by Zoey Sky

  • Off-Grid Tools You Need To Have On Your Property by Katherine Paterson

  • Things You Throw Away That You Should Add To Your Stockpile Instead by Ryan Dotson

  • 11 Fatal Mistakes To Avoid When Bugging Out by James Walton

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep121 (video)

Episode 122 - 02/11/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 122, I review the last 96 hours of sheer jackassery emanating from the illegitimate fraudulently elected numb nut’s administration. Topics include:

  • State of Union Address

  • Chinese Weather Balloons

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep122 (video)

Episode 123 - 02/15/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 123, I review three articles with regard to preparedness in addition to the “This Day in History” segment. These articles are:

  • Food, Preps and Survival Skills: 7 Ways to Prep for Free Before SHTF by Zoey Sky

  • Prepping Projects From the Bible by James Walton

  • Food shortages will increase in 2023: here are the top 13 most likely products to show scarcity By Ethan Huff

All list items, as well as links to the original articles, can be found on the Blog page of my website.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep123 (video)

Episode 124 - 02/18/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 124, I take aim at and discusses several topics from around the U.S. and one from Europe. These topics are:

  • Senator Hawley proposes the PELOSI Act to stop lawmakers from benefitting from their positions in Congress

  • French President Macron wants to up the retirement age from 62 to 64 and the French citizens ain’t happy brother

  • Seattle’s Public Schools is looking to consolidate schools due to students and parents fleeing in droves

  • Defense Secretary Austin address the invasion of our sovereign airspace by China

  • The illegitimate one got tossed back into his basement to avoid the traditional Super Bowl interview

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep124 (video)

Episode 125 - 02/22/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 125, I discuss several preparedness themed topics but the show is a little less structured this week due to the passing of my FIL. These topics are:

  • Hydration method: Add a pinch of baking soda and a pinch of salt to your water so your cells can grab onto the water molecules.

  • Home Remedy to relieve Strep Throat: Juice a bunch of white potatoes until you have a cup (6-8oz) and drink it twice daily.

  • Weather reports from people east of the New Palestine, OH train derailment detailing new smells in the air likely poisoning the ground water.

  • Rep Elise Stefanik bringing the heat in a Congressional hearings by laying waste to the FBI and their willful suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story.

  • Mayor Pete admitting he’s basically not up to the task of the position because he waited so long to speak about the train derailment.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep125 (video)

Episode 126 - (02/25/2023) (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 126, I discuss several current events topics that show the current administration is fully engaged in a series of wag the dog stories. These topics are:

  • Look everywhere else, anywhere else, besides the fact that Hunter admitted it was his laptop and that there are severe adverse side effects including death to the vaccines.

  • NYC Schools adversely flagged the files of non-compliant teachers (aka teachers that refused the jab) and then reported them to the FBI thereby making it 10x harder to find other employment… which is exactly what school boards wanted to do with parents not willing to go along with mask and vax mandates.

  • The Illegitimate one is selling another 26 M barrels of crude from the strategic petroleum reserve much to the detriment of the US and to the gain of China.

  • Chicago has announced that they are no better than Baltimore when it comes to math and reading scores as 55 schools don’t have a single student proficient in either.

  • Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep126 (video)


March 2023 (Episodes 127-131)

Episode 127 - 03/01/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 127, I cover a lot of ground and provide several updates as well as a number of lists for a variety of topics. These topics include:

  • This Day in History

  • On the Road with Steve

  • Two Self-Reliance magazine articles titled: “Finding the Right Homestead” and “Ten Essential Self-Reliance Skills”

  • “Five Unexpected Events Following an Economic Crisis That No One Talks About” by Rick M. from Ask A Prepper (published Feb 24, 2023)

  • “Five Best Guns to Have Against Looting Rioters” by Rick M. from Ask A Prepper (published Jun 22, 2020)

  • “Six Signs Your Neighbor Will Become a Looter As Soon As SHTF” by Michael Major from Ask A Prepper (published Feb 23, 2023)

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep127 (video)

Episode 128 - 03/06/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 128, I discuss a variety of current event topics from around the country and detail out how eBay should probably be avoided. These topics include:

  • eBay listing turns into a nightmare - sellers beware of scamming buyers as well as excess fees yanked from your sale

  • The alphabet mafia has infiltrated an Arizona School Board and successfully severed ties with Arizona Christian University out of fear that the safe spaces they’ve created for the indoctrinated will be threatened

  • The State of Georgia files suit against the DOJ for failure to comply with a FOIA request to turn over emails concerning secret communications between the DOJ and liberal special interest groups

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep128 (video)

Episode 129 - 03/08/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 129, Dave discusses a variety of current event topics as they relate to preparedness. Chief among these topics is the woefully inadequate responses from numerous federal agencies as it pertains to recent disasters and events. Being prepared is more than bullets, beans, and band-aids. Given all that has transpired in the last month or so, you need to also be preparing to handle EMPs, polluted soil and water, and have an effective means to address any contaminations. Articles reviewed include:

  • Top health official asked when to 'deploy the new variant' to force compliance with pandemic restrictions, leaked messages show by Chris Enloe from Blaze Media

  • Month after derailment EPA to require Norfolk Southern to test for dioxins by Bennett Haeberle from 10TV WBNS

  • 'No evidence of spillage': Shelter-in-place order lifted following train derailment in Clark County by 10TV Web Staff, Ashley Bornancin, Associated Press

  • 5 Ways to Actually Use FEMA to Your Advantage by Michael Major from Ask A Prepper

  • Journalist Makes Scary Discovery After Following Creek from East Palestine to Ohio River by Jonathan Jones from The Western Journal

  • How to Get Back Home After an EMP Strike by Michael Major  from Ask A Prepper

Dave Kershner Lightning Round (video)

Episode 130 - 03/11/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 130, I discuss a variety of current event topics ranging from knee-jerk reactions by gun grabbing jackholes locally and nationally, a revisitation of the Arizona Christian University contract, and Lt. Col Alexander Vindman making the news again… and not in a good way. Articles reviewed include:

  • Bill could ban certain firearms, magazines from Ohio by Bryant Somerville from 10TV News

  • Trump Impeachment Witness, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Accused of Profiting from War in Ukraine by Alexander J. Williams III from American Action News 

  • Christian university's students' careers take a hit after district 'punished' them for their beliefs: admin by Hannah Grossman from Fox News

  • Visa, Mastercard, Discover pause work on code that would track gun purchases by Chris Pandolfo from Fox Business

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep130 (video)

Episode 131 - 03/17/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 131, I pass along some CRN updates and discuss a new article I’m writing for the blog that is likely to be a new Quick Hit when I’m finished with it. From there, I review two articles pertaining to preparedness. Articles reviewed are (links to the full articles provided):

  • Amid Drug Shortages, Alternative Treatment for Fever and Cough by Emma Suite from Epoch Times and crossposted with permission on The Late Prepper

    • Read the full article here

  • A Preppers Guide to to SHTF Dental Care by Blackbird from The Late Prepper

    • Read the full article here

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep131 (video)


April 2023 (Episodes 132-138)

Episode 132 - 04/01/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 132, Dave discusses a variety of current event topics ranging from the Trump indictment, zippy’s horrible school shooting presser, the alphabet mafia’s planned weekend of revenge, and more. NOTE - Audio only show.

Episode 133 - 04/05/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 133, I pass along additional CRN updates and provide a shout-out to my friends at Huckleberry Mountain Botanicals. After that, I discuss all things preparedness by giving my listeners updates from Michael Snyder’s The Economic Collapse Blog and related Fed and Congressional activity which only shines a brighter spotlight on the house of cards that is our financial sector.  Articles reviewed are (links to the full articles provided):

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep133 (video)

Episode 134 - 04/10/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 134, I discuss several current events topics (links noted below). First, I discuss how the NC House now has a supermajority. After that, I then turn my attention toward the assault of Rile Gaines. Pivoting to politics, as if I wasn’t talking politics the entire time, I review GOP intentions for Biden financial records. I finish the show with an ad hoc freeform riff on Chinese spy balloons and the merits behind a provocative EMP strike vs. the long game de-dollarization of the international standard.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep134 (video)

Episode 135 - 04/12/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 135, I provide several announcements concerning local events listeners might want to attend like a gun show in Pittsburgh, PA (Apr 15/16) or the Ducks Unlimited banquet in Hilliard, OH (Apr 13). During this relaying of events to attend, I provide links to two sites for the purchase of firearms and ammo in GunBroker.com and gunbot.net. I also discuss email notifications I receives from his energy provider and recommends you consider getting on a similar email system for your own energy provider. After the announcements are completed, I review two preparedness articles relating to the creation of a food forest and what to do when the financial systems collapse. Links to the full articles are provided below:

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep135 (video)

Episode 136 - 04/19/2023 (Preparedness/Jackassery Show) - In Episode 136, I give you a highlight reel of the originally recorded Ep136 that was magically lost before diving into some generalized current events and preparedness talk. I discuss my garden plans and why I’m increasing my plant count this year, here’s a hint, look at the chaos in D.C. (leadership), Chicago, LA, France, and the Netherlands. Major retailers are leaving these cities in droves because of Dem policies, Soros DA's, and the resulting, highly predictable, civil unrest.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round Ep136 (video)

Episode 137 - 04/22/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 137, I provide information regarding an upcoming C&E Gun Show in Sharonville, OH, text notifications I receive from vendors like Safe Life Defense and My Patriot Supply and then I walk through some long-term and short-term purchase options on the My Patriot Supply website. After that, I explore the breadth of the protective bubble the left has placed over the illegitimate’s one’s family. I close the show by losing my mind as I discuss the “T’s” and their land of make believe. NOTE - Audio only show.

Articles Reviewed:

Episode 138 - 04/26/2023 (Preparedness Show) - In Episode 138, I provide a brief update on some random topics before discussing two articles. It’s a little longer episode than normal but sometimes it can’t be avoided. NOTE - Audio only show.

Articles Reviewed:


May 2023

Episode 139 - 05/06/2023 (Jackassery Show) - In Episode 139, I provide a synopsis of my broadcasting season as I embark on my summer hiatus. I review our country’s demise since the illegitimate fraudulently elected numb nut took office. I also tie a number of issues to Obama’s trigger to the rest of the world that the US was primed for inclusion into the Great Reset when he uttered the words ‘fundamental transformation’.

Dave Kershner lightning Round Ep139 (video)


August 2023 (Episodes 140-141)

Episode 140 - August 19, 2023 - In Episode 140, Dave jumps right back into the fray after his summer hiatus. He discusses several articles and topics surrounding J6, his refusal to play in the land of make believe for the alphabet mafia, woke companies being sued, and the apparent lunacy of a Montana judge bowing down to the climate change wonks.

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The Lightning Round Ep140 (video)

Episode 141 - August 26, 2023 - In Episode 141, Dave sets his sights on just how evil the left truly is by discussing an event that occurred in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornistan. After he loses his mind discussing that event, he talks about the new ‘far right dog-whistle’ country hit ‘Rich Men North of Richmond.’ Dave concludes the show by presenting a second article that further exposes the evil and sick tendencies that have taken hold of the left, this time in Germany.

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The Lightning Round Ep141 (video)

September 2023 (Episodes 142 - 146)

Episode 142 - September 2, 2023 - In Episode 142, Dave starts the show by reviewing all of the crazy social media information regarding the Maui fire. From there, he discusses how the Biden handlers are essentially hiding him in Alaska on 9/11 presumably to keep him from screwing up a commemoration ceremony. Meanwhile, elder abusing Jill will be at the Pentagon and Cacklin’ Comrade Kamala will be at ground zero in NYC. After that, given all that has transpired in the last 136 weeks, Dave proposes some modifications to his “7 Planks to a Successful President Run”. Dave concludes the show by reviewing the ATF’s attempts at an end run around Congress in an effort to implement Universal Background Checks specifically targeting FFL dealers.

Due to episode length, no video is available.

Articles Reviewed:

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Episode 143 - September 9, 2023 - In Episode 143, Dave starts the show with a 24 minute riff presenting the hypothesis that we are already at war. So far, the left is the only side really fighting while the right pretends it doesn’t exist. After that, he rediscovers that he has an Instagram Downloader. Using that tool, he presents video evidence of Maui’s selective destruction, The Peoples Republic of Kalifornistan dumping fresh water into the ocean, diesel and regular gas being mixed in Florida, technology being used against us, and a video stating that we are already well into WWIII. Dave closes the show with some happy news that a congressman is pushing for age limits for federal elected officials. 

Articles Reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep143 (video)

Episode 144 - September 16, 2023 - In Episode 144, Dave returns to his highly animated roots but still manages to keep the show squarely in the PG/PG-13 category. Hold on tight as Dave does a rapid fire review and discusses dozens of topics like:

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The Lightning Round Ep144 (video)

Episode 145 - September 23, 2023 - In Episode 145, Dave takes a deep dive look at four topics: the MGM cyber attack, Iran getting $6B in ransom money from the illegitimate one only to have their President declare at the UN that they plan to kill American officials, new revelations regarding J6, and the illegal immigrant crisis the left and their policies created. Articles reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep145 (video)

Episode 146 - September, 30, 2023 - In Episode 146, Dave starts the show discussing the death on Sen Feinstein and then proceeds to do a deep dive analysis into the numbers for members of Congress aged 72 or greater along with the length of their stays in DC. After that, he discusses the week that was for Biden and Trump as neither had particularly good weeks. From there, Dave discusses the strange happenings in AZ and The Peoples Republik of Kalifornistan attacking their residents 2A rights again. He closes the show by discussing the possible shutdown of the federal government. Articles reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep146 (video)


October 2023 (Episodes 147 - 150)

Episode 147 - October 7, 2023 - In Episode 147, Dave can’t contain himself from laughing at the idiocy of the left given the re-start of the southern border wall construction. After that, ol’ Hillary is making news with another ‘basket of deplorables’ comment where she’s calling for the de-programming of Trump supporters. Dave closes the show by discussing the continued weaponization of the FBI who is now vocally stating that conservatives are domestic terrorists. Articles reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep147 (video)

Episode 148 - October 14, 2023 - In Episode 148, Dave begins piecing together the assorted timelines that led to Hamas’ attack on Israel. Go figure, everything points back to the illegitimate and fraudulently elected potato the Idiot in Chief. Dave also discusses the continued lack of Speaker of the House. Articles reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep148 (video)

Episode 149 - October 21, 2023 - In Episode 149, Dave runs through the week that was but starts the show with two bits of good news. After that though, it’s all downhill for the Potato-in-Chief and his illegitimate and fraudulently elected ding-dong administration. Dave even manages to provide some insight into the latest Dem attempt to pack the SCOTUS. Article reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep149 (video)

Episode 150 - October 28, 2023 - In Episode 150, Dave runs through the week that was by reviewing several pieces of global information. He starts in NYC, then heads across the pond to the UK, jumps to DC, travels to the Middle East via the potato, and eventually lands in Maine and Israel. Article reviewed:

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The Lightning Round Ep150 (video)


November 2023 (Episodes 151 - 153)

Episode 151 - November 4, 2023 - In Episode 151, Dave runs through the week that was by criss-crossing the pond and the globe to discuss so many topics. He starts in the UK, crosses the pond to DC, then heads back across the pond to discuss some Nordic nations, jumps to Gaza, crosses the pond a third time to land back in DC, and concludes with a conversation about BRICS. Article reviewed:

The Lightning Round Ep151 (video)

Episode 152 - November 11, 2023 - In Episode 152, Dave discusses the lunacy of co-ed sports in Massachusetts, the US credit rating and outlook downgrade, the energy sector in the US as well as Texas and Wyoming, the IRS adjusting tax brackets for inflation, and Beyond Meat tanking. Article reviewed:

The Lightning Round Ep152 (video)

Episode 153 - November 18, 2023 - In Episode 153, Dave travels the globe and discusses everything from US government dysfunction, protests in Spain and Poland, letters of no confidence in the UK, soccer, Sen Joe Manchin not seeking re-election, and more. Due to the show’s length, this is an audio only show.

The Lightning Round Ep153 (video)


December 2023 (Episodes 154 - 155)

Episode 154 - December 9, 2023 - In Episode 154, Dave starts the show laughing at the ‘Potato-in-Chief’ as the nations Christmas tree topples over. From there, he turns deadly serious and begins a discussion about the extremely serious topic of border security and how Chinese nationals attempted to cross our southern border. After that, Dave discusses Big Mike potentially being recruited to run for office by the left, the ACLU partnering with the NRA, and the Dutch and French EU leftists losing their minds.  Due to the show’s length, this is an audio only show. Articles discussed:

Episode 155 - December 16, 2023 - In Episode 155, Dave closes 2023 by discussing McCarthy’s departure and CBP finding IEDs at the US/Mexico border. From there, he turns his sights to all things ‘potato’ related. Dave closes the show, and the year in likely the same fashion in which he started 2023, by railing against the alphabet mafia. Due to the show’s length, this is an audio only show. Articles discussed:

  • Kevin McCarthy takes parting shot at Matt Gaetz as he exits Congress: 'He was psychotic' by Joe Schoffstall & Houston Keene from Fox News

  • Border Patrol Warns Agents to Be Alert for Explosives after Finding Ten IEDs at Border by Ari Bluff from National Review

  • Report: Hunter Biden Threatens to ‘Flee’ America if Donald Trump Reelected by Wendell Husebo from Breitbart

  • Lesley Wolf, prosecutor accused of working to 'limit' questions about 'big guy' in Hunter probe, out at DOJ by Brooke Singman & Jake Gibson from Fox News

  • Lake Mead Water Levels Get Great News by Anna Skinner from Newsweek

  • EXCLUSIVE: Parents Outraged After Trans-Identifying Boy Wins Girls’ Irish Dancing Competition, Heads to Worlds by Mary Margaret Olohan from The Daily Signal

  • Teacher Fired for Not Using Student’s Preferred Pronouns Wins Major Victory by Sarah Parshall Perry & Seth Lucas from The Daily Signal

  • Ohio Bill Restricts Minors Transitioning, Trans Athletes by Nick Koutsobinas from Newsmax