Archive - The Kershner Files Podcast 2024

January 2024 (Episode 19-22)

Episode 19 - January 10, 2024 - In Episode 19 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty and state gun show updates. From there he walks through the process he used for making homemade butter and provides a number of options for grain mills and assorted stone ground milled products. Dave closes the show by discussing the potential for the 'potato' opting to pull out of the Presidential race before the November elections and the potential for blackouts and gas shortages. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep19 (video)

Episode 20 - January 17, 2024 - In Episode 20 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty and state gun show updates. From there, he provides an update on what his Amazon overlords did to him with regard to his cover art. Dave also spends some time discussing recent conversations regarding what a Black Swan event means as well what types of events are most likely and foremost on his mind. After that, he provides some insight into two different hydroponics companies and weighs the pros and cons of both. Articles/topics discussed:

  • CropKing - provides hydroponic expertise/knowledge and supplies as well as greenhouses design/construction, based in Ohio

  • Amhydro - provides hydroponic expertise/knowledge and supplies, based in California

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The Kershner Files Ep20 (video)

Episode 21 - January 24, 2024 - In Episode 21 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty, state gun show, and PM spot price updates. After that, he revisits last weeks list of potential threats given recent developments coming from the WEF summit. As part of that discussion, Dave presents the results of a Rasmussen survey which showcases exactly what the elites/super elites think of us peasants. He closes this weeks episode with a robust discussion of the potential for an Article V: Convention of States. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep21 (video)

Episode 22 - January 31, 2024 - In Episode 22 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty, state gun show, and PM spot price updates. After that, he discusses the fiscal cliff, negative money supply, and unemployment lies the corrupt and illegitimate government is peddling. From there, Dave presents more proposed government and elitist control via digital ID. Dave closes the show with some levity in presenting a list of martial law movies/shows and an article for penicillin soup. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep22 (video)

February 2024 (Episodes 23 - 26)

Episode 23 - February 7, 2024 - In Episode 23 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty, state gun show, and PM spot price updates. After that, he discusses an Ask a Prepper article detailing a $100 shopping trip to Walmart. From there, Dave reviews a Survival Realty ‘article’ surrounding the topic of being overwhelmed with prepper checklists. As part of that conversation, Dave reflects on the contents in his book, Preparing to Prepare. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep23 (video)

Episode 24 - February 14, 2024 - In Episode 24 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by revisiting last weeks $100 Walmart shopping trip with comparison prices. From there, Dave has a wide ranging discussion regarding the survey results where peppers rank their biggest concerns. This topics brings the Critical National Infrastructure Report and the historical Carrington Event which occurred in September of 1859 into the conversation. Dave closes the show by discussing looters after a collapse. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep24 (video)

Episode 25 - February 21, 2024 - In Episode 25 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the initial usual faire in spot prices, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, he delves into a number of gardening specific topics like soil pH, USDA cold hardiness zone updates, and reputable heirloom/non-GMO seed, plant, and tree purveyors. Dave closes the show by discussing potential income generation in affiliate marketing. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep25 (video)

Episode 26 - February 28, 2024 - In Episode 26 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the initial usual faire in spot prices, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. This week, he discusses a variety of topics in the two canning methods (pressure and water bath) and dutch ovens. From there, he continues some discussion topics related to gardening, namely when to plant based on nature’s signs and companion planting. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep26 (video)

March 2024 (Episodes 27 - 29)

Episode 27 - March 6, 2024 - In Episode 27 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates with PMs spot prices, Survival Realty listings, and state specific gun shows. This week, he blurs the lines between preparedness and current events by discussing a variety of topics like catalytic converters and the PMs contained therein, European farmers continuing their assorted national protests and why, and the removing of candidates from ballets and what history tells us about that (along with the SCOTUS decision). After that, Dave talks gardening and the differences between sweet potatoes and all other potato varieties as well as basil and onion harvesting. He closes the show with a light hearted article about movies containing some EMP information. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep27 (video)

Episode 28 - March 13, 2024 - In Episode 28 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, he discusses Haiti and the movement from fiction to reality and the need for situational awareness. After that, Dave discusses the current plight of the American beef industry and implores his listeners to deviate from the usual supply chain grocery store route and source your protein from local farmers and ranchers. He then turns his attention towards solar power generators and their quiet noise signature in conjunction with battery storage. Dave closes the show discussing soil prep mistakes and the potential for the introduction of a copper wire into your garden to create an electromagnetic field to promote plant growth and ward of pests and bugs. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep28 (video)

Episode 29 - March 20, 2024 - In Episode 29 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, he discusses the expected rise in all of our meat prices due to Texas fires and Tyson’s plan to hire 50k illegal immigrants. After that, he provides some insight into the origins of BigPharma, Chicken processing, and more information about electroculture gardening Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep29 (video)

April 2024 (Episodes 30 - 33)

Episode 30 - April 3, 2024 - In Episode 30 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, he discusses his recent hunting trip, the Patriot Trading Group’s “Preferred Metals Program”, AmmoSquared’s ammunition purchase program, and the assorted courses and challenges available at PrairieFire which was formerly Front Sight. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep30 (video)

Episode 31 - April 10, 2024 - In Episode 31 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, he performs a deep dive into three articles discussing how to avoid FEMA’s ire, perceived threats for the next ten years, and items to stock-up on before hyperinflation. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep31 (video)

Episode 32 - April 17, 2024 - In Episode 32 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, he spends the entire show discussing the reasons behind why we prepare, what we prepare for, and a little bit on how we prepare. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep32 (video)

Episode 33 - April 24, 2024 - In Episode 33 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. He also provides an update from Trucker Steve regarding AmmoSquared and formally announces the presence of his Etsy shop. From there, this week, he briefly previews the week ahead as it pertains to clarity in the Republican Presidential nominee race and some info on where we currently stand in terms of pricing and control. Dave closes the show by reviewing three articles delving into the future state with anarchists, unusual bug-out locations, and the worst states for living off-grid. Articles/topics discussed:

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The Kershner Files Ep33 (video)

May 2024 (Episodes 34 - 37)

Episode 34 - May 1, 2024 - In Episode 34 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, this week, given the prevalence of announcements from our own three-letter government agencies and the World Economic Forum, it’s probably not a bad idea to discuss bartering, how to steer clear of FEMA death camps, and places to keep away from if an EMP strikes. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep34: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 35 - May 8, 2024 - In Episode 35 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Oh, and mixed within the intro is a smattering of current events news too. After all that fun, Dave discusses the “Harvest Right Mega May Sale” before discussing the Rasmussen Poll which indicates half the country expect CWII to kick off in the next five years. Dave closes the show by reviewing Graywolf Survival’s article on Gray Man Secrets. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep35: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 36 - May 16, 2024 - In Episode 36 of The Kershner Files, Dave manages to last less than a week into his self-induced two week break before recording, producing, and publishing a show! In this weeks show, he provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows but before he gets to his topics he talks through an article from Survival Realty regarding housing and relocation paradigms. After that, Dave spends some time discussing the pitfalls of ‘doubling up’ and group dynamics after spending just one weekend in a hotel room with his wife and youngest daughter. He closes the show by reviewing an article that discusses things you should NOT do when civil unrest strikes. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep36: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 37 - May 22, 2024 - In Episode 37 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, dives headlong into a discussion about subsonic rounds and noise signatures. He even provides a hierarchy of sorts as to what he thinks the top 5 quietest forms of hunting available in a societal collapse. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep37: CRN -OR- Rumble

June 2024 (Episodes 38 - 40)

Episode 38 - June 5, 2024 - In Episode 38 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, he reviews two articles dealing with tradable survival skills post SHTF and communication after a grid failure. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep38: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 39 - June 12, 2024 - In Episode 39 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. From there, he spends the next hour bringing the current state of affairs globally into sharp relief and its affecting how, why, and what we prepare for. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep39: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 40 - June 19, 2024 - In Episode 40 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Somewhere in the middle of all that he also gives some updates on a personal level. He then returns to his roots of sorts by reviewing three articles dealing with off-grid tools and bartering, hiding supplies, and items people are likely to kill for. Articles/topics discussed:

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Video Ep40: CRN -OR- Rumble

July 2024 - Episodes (41 - 43)

Episode 41 - July 3, 2024 - In Episode 41 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he dives into a robust review of three articles. The first pertains to root cellar do’s and don’t’s. The next two deal with vehicles in terms of concealing it so as to not be stolen and vandalized and the second is germane to prepping it to be a bug out vehicle. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep41 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 42 - July 17, 2024 - In Episode 42 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he dives into three articles dealing with irrigation options, small DIY projects, and HAM radio mistakes. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep42 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 43 - July 31, 2024 - In Episode 43 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he dives 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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Ep43 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

August 2024 - Episodes (44 - 45)

Episode 44 - August 20, 2024 - In Episode 44 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he dives into two articles. The first article is practical in nature and describes the beef fat rendering process to create tallow. For the second, Dave blurs the lines between preparedness and current events and takes a long hard look at the possible reasons as to why it feels like we are hurtling toward the precipice of second civil war. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep44 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 45 - August 28, 2024 - In Episode 45 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he provides two videos and two articles. The first  video captures the pesto making process while the second is the much anticipated pallet buster demo. From there, Dave runs through an article detailing end-of-the-world movies we should all watch. He closes the show with an article on a 2A decision from a judge in Kansas. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep45 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

September 2024 (Episodes 46 - 49)

Episode 46 - September 6, 2024 - In Episode 46 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he provides two videos pertaining to harvesting onion seeds and tying up you summer squash to grow vertically. From there, Dave reviews an article by Michael Snyder detailing the fifty things you should stockpile before the chaos of the election, WWIII, CWII, etc. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep46 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 47 - September 11, 2024 - In Episode 47 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses hydroponic and aquaponic supplier information on the website and a hurricane update. From there, Dave discusses the signs to look for to identify how inflation is affecting grocers and big box stores. He closes the show by reviewing an article geared toward covert stockpiling methods. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep47 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 48 - September 18, 2024 - In Episode 48 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses physical fitness in the form of a health update. After the standard updates, Dave discusses National Preparedness Month, Paratus 2024, and tiny house living. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep48 Video: CRN -OR- Rumble

Episode 49 - September 25, 2024 - In Episode 49 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses rust removal from an old meat grinder and beginning to reload shotshells. After the standard updates, Dave discusses how to take advantage of the government for preparedness before driving off the cliff with a bunch of random topics. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep49 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

October 2024 (Episodes 50 - 54)

Episode 50 - October 1, 2024 - In Episode 50 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses his adventures in reloading from the weekend. After the standard updates, Dave implores his listeners to get fuel NOW! The longshoremen strike is gonna hurt everyone. In the lead up to that topic though, Dave covers numerous topics highlighting the variety of means that the government and elites are trying to kill us all in search of the best way to reduce the population. He closes the show by reviewing an article associated with surviving martial law. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep50 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 51 - October 9, 2024 - In Episode 51 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and natural disaster preparedness planning. After the standard updates, Dave reviews some info about freeze dryers at Costco and also references John Jeffers show for AR-15 spare parts. He closes the shows by discussing plate carriers and chest rigs along with financial preparedness. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep51 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 52 - October 16, 2024 - In Episode 52 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses Lehman’s and their cook stoves along with the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho 2025. After the updates, Dave discusses caching, inflation, and driveway alarms. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep52 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 53 - October 23, 2024 - In Episode 53 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses Seeds for Survival LLC and their retirement sale. After the usual updates, Dave starts the show by reviewing the basic math for calories and number of servings. This conversation quickly shifted to spreadsheets, methods for long term storage, and assorted skills. After that, he discusses an intel leak and those ramifications as it pertains to the Middle East and the potential for WWIII. Dave closes the show by reviewing skills needed after any potential collapse. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep53 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 54 - October 30, 2024 - In Episode 54 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses an email from Trucker Steve and an article from Ammo Squared regarding sight pictures and run and gun events. After the usual updates, Dave starts the show by discussing the latest happenings in the election and the lefts  continued efforts to steal the Presidency. If they’re successful we’ll likely see the start of CWII and/or WWIII. Dave manages to insert some ‘good news’ with the return of 2019 pricing for Thanksgiving. He closes the show by discussing the effects of EMPs and how long we can expect the loss of electricity. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep54 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

November 2024 (Episodes 55 - 57)

Episode 55 - November 6, 2024 - In Episode 55 of The Kershner Files, Dave celebrates the election results and the overwhelming feeling that we are shifting away from the imminent beginning of the second Civil War and possibly even WWIII. Somewhere in the middle of all that reverie he manages to still provide the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After all that election talk Dave closes the show by reviewing an article regarding the concealment of gear and supplies so they aren’t confiscated. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep55 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 56 - November 13, 2024 - In Episode 56 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. He discusses two products in Garnuu Organic Tampons and Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Eco Sheets. From there he dives into Trumps Cabinet picks and the still lingering threat of an economic collapse. Dave e takes a few minutes to discuss ATF Form 4 before he closes the show discussing the avoidance of civil unrest situations and observing your neighbors for critical intel. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep56 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 57 - November 20, 2024 - In Episode 57 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun sows. Before getting to the gun shows though, he pauses the Survival Realty update to provide some specificity regarding his comments on Dem migration out of blue state hell holes. That really fouled his mood but good. After all of the updates and the mini rant, Dave takes a look at Biden’s authorization to use long range missiles by Ukraine against Russia. He closes the show by reviewing some basic wood stove and fireplace maintenance. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep57 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 2024 (Episodes 58 - 61)

Episode 58 - December 4, 2024 - In Episode 58 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. For some reason  there were a LOT of updates this week. After all of the updates, Dave discusses an article that explores ways for you to develop the mental toughness needed to survive a SHTF style event. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep58 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 59 - December 11, 2024 - In Episode 59 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that brief run down, he runs through a few topics related to America disregarding BLM calls for violence, TSA/Government surveillance, the food industry and kids shot schedule (aka MAHA movement). Dave then changes course and reviews potential foreign ownership of land and industry in the Nippon Steel deal and the meat packing industry. The meat industry topic carries forward into another segment about the new Bovaer ingredient that is going to sterilize men who consume said beef. Dave closes the shows by reviewing Iowa politics. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep59 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 60 - December 18, 2024 - In Episode 60 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that brief run down, he runs through a few topics related to pre work needed for seeds in hydroponic greenhouses. Dave added a number of videos into the show notes for listening viewing. He then spends a fair amount of time discussing the ramifications of the Potato’s open border and closes the show reviewing an article regarding food items that should be fed to livestock. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep60 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 61 - December 25, 2025 - In Episode 61 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that brief run down, he runs through a few topics related to freeze drying and dehydrating food, water filtration (AlexaPure from My Patriot Supply), hydrogen water (GotHydroWater), grounding sheets (GroundingWell), and bulk food storage supplies (Seed, Bulk Food, Hydroponic/Aquaponic Suppliers from my website). Dave closes the show with a review of the Angel Studios movie Homestead. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep61 Video: CRN -or- Rumble