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Welcome to 'The Jeffers Notes,' an episode that peels back the layers of media manipulation and the synchrony of news narratives. John Jeffers explores how the intelligence community orchestrates psychological operations (PSYOPs) to sway public perception. Are all media outlets singing the same tune? Dive into the controversial claims involving the deep state's influence on mainstream media and explore the possible repercussions on political figures. Meanwhile, discover alternative ways of approaching everyday tasks such as gardening and prepping with recommendations to check out L2Survive on YouTube.  Join John Jeffers as he examines who might be pulling the strings behind today's news stories. Links to IC shows referenced in today's show: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wpzz9-164b827  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vjr3r-1651a16  My businesses that I am involved in: SavingsHighwayGlobal-https://jj26190.savingshighwayglobal.com Live Good- https://www.livegoodtour.com/jj26190 Automatic Duplication System- Great For Marketers!!- https://phghub.ai/jj26190   Social Media: https://gab.com/contraradio1  https://x.com/ContraRadio1

In Episode 208, Dave starts the show overseas with a discussion on the UK Supreme Court’s ruling defining a ‘woman. After that, we return to the US and discuss the 10,000 pages of RFK assassination files that Trump’s administration declassified. I believe he did this for more than just the fulfillment of a campaign promise. Articles discussed/reviewed:

• UK’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people by Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, and Sylvia Hui from AP News
• The UK’s Anti-Trans Ruling Is a Defeat for All Women by Sophie Lewis from The Nation
• Trump drops 10,000 pages of RFK assassination files, exposing puzzling early death reports by Candace Hathaway from Blaze Media
• BREAKING: FBI Imposed “Gag Order” About Hunter Biden Laptop After Employee Accidentally Confirmed Its Authenticity To Twitter by Catherine Herridge, Michael Shellenberger, and Alex Gutentag from Public News / Beehiiv

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 options. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Relearning What We Forgot In a world where almost every meal depends on electricity, the idea of living without a fridge sounds crazy to most people. But for thousands of years, humans kept food safe, nutritious, and edible without a compressor humming in the kitchen. And if you’re serious about preparedness—or just want to cut dependence on the grid—it’s time to relearn the forgotten art of preservation. In Episode 401, we’re diving into old-school food storage skills that still matter today: curing, canning, fermenting, root cellars, and low-tech hacks that help you stay fed when the power’s out for good. Curing: Salt, Smoke, and Time Curing is one of the oldest preservation methods out there. Salt draws moisture out of meat, making it harder for bacteria to grow. Smoking adds flavor and antimicrobial compounds. You don’t need a fancy setup—just a cool, dry spot and some practice.

• Salt curing works great for pork, fish, and even homemade jerky.
• Cold smoking adds flavor and shelf life, especially for hams, sausages, and fish.
• Learn the basics of salting ratios, air drying, and proper storage.

If you’ve got meat and no freezer, curing might save your protein. Canning: Shelf-Stable and Strong Canning is the MVP of long-term food preservation. Done right, you can store soups, meats, stews, vegetables, and even full meals—no refrigeration needed.

• Water bath canning is perfect for high-acid foods like tomatoes, fruit, and pickles.
• Pressure canning is a must for meats, beans, and low-acid vegetables.

Build your supply slowly, label everything, and always check seals. A full pantry of home-canned goods beats empty shelves any day. Fermenting: Let Bacteria Do the Work Fermentation doesn’t just preserve food—it improves it. It boosts nutrition, adds probiotics, and tastes amazing. Sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, sourdough, and even pickles can all be made with just salt, time, and a clean jar. Fermentation is:

• Simple
• Low-tech
• Self-sustaining

It’s one of the easiest ways to keep food fresh and flavorful without needing a fridge—or a ton of gear. Root Cellars: Nature’s Refrigerator A well-built root cellar can keep produce fresh for months with no electricity. It works by using the earth’s stable temperature and humidity. Ideal for storing:

• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Beets
• Cabbage
• Apples
• Onions

If you’ve got land, dig one. If not, even a basement corner or buried trash can with ventilation can mimic the same effect on a smaller scale. Off-Grid Hacks and Tips No fridge? No problem. These low-tech tricks extend food life without modern appliances:

• Zeer pots (clay pot refrigeration using evaporation)
• Cooler in a stream (nature’s cold water cooler)
• Pickling and brining
• Using animal fat to seal cooked meat in jars (confit-style)
• Drying and dehydrating herbs, fruits, and jerky

These techniques buy you time, add options, and reduce dependency on fragile systems. Final Thoughts Modern fridges are great—until they’re not. In a blackout, a storm, or a collapse, knowing how to preserve food the old-fashioned way gives you independence, flexibility, and power. The fridge may die. But your skills don’t have to. So fire up the water bath, pack that salt, and build a shelf for your jars. Because when the power goes out, the pantry stays on. And the people who know how to keep food safe without a plug? Those are the ones who eat.

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:

• Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
• DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
• Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
• Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
• State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website

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 options. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA STUDIOS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA...THIS IS YOUR PIRATE RADIO SHOW "AMERIKA" AS WE DISCUSS NATIONAL POLITICS, CURRENT EVENTS, GEOPOLITICS AND BREAKING NEWS. WE ARE A RADIO VARIETY SHOW DISCUSSING WAR AND PEACE AND WE WILL HAVE GREAT CALLERS FROM ALL OVER THE LAND AND INTERNATIONAL EXPATS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME....SIT BACK AND ENJOY OR CALL IN AND JOIN THE SHOW. THE CHOICE IS ALWAYS YOURS AND ENTER THE RADIO OCTAGON AT YOUR OWN RISK....BROADCASTING FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...

Time to Clean, Check, and Rotate It’s easy to forget about that bucket of rice in the back of your closet or the first aid kit you packed three years ago. But if you wait until a disaster hits to find out your gear is expired, broken, or missing—you’ve already lost. In Episode 400, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of spring cleaning your preps. This isn’t about dusting shelves. This is about auditing your readiness, fixing weak points, and making space for what actually works.

Episode 337 is an encore of #246. We reveal the real identity of “Madge” the original producer of the show, which red state he’s moving to, why, and how you can start a podcast of your own. Yes, it all relates to prepping. He’s a super interesting guy and his story will motivate you. We continue the discussion in the After Show, which is available exclusively to Patreon supporters.  Check out our sponsors Survival Garden Seeds, ProOne Water Filters, EMP Shield, Paul Burke - Idaho Realtor, Numanna Foods. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

WELCOME TO THE TOP SECRET X-FILES RADIO SHOW AMERICA WITH YOUR HOST VON WEHUNT...WE ARE BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA STUDIOS IN THE HIGH DESERT AND MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA.  SO PUT YOUR SPACE SUIT ON AND GO INTO ORBIT WITH THE WILDEST STORIES THIS SIDE OF ATLANTIS....

Camping isn’t just a hobby—it’s one of the most useful tools in a prepper’s toolkit. In Episode 399, we’re digging into why camping is more than just roasting marshmallows under the stars. It’s a powerful training ground for survival, self-reliance, and family bonding.

Every prepper has one area they obsess over—guns, food, first aid, comms—but very few have all the bases covered. It’s human nature to focus on what we like or what we’re good at. The problem? Your blind spot is where reality punches you in the face.