Coursen’s Corner

Will a Biden administration pull our nation back from the brink of despair or plunge us deeper into the abyss of domestic danger?

Run time: 20m 30s

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

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Show Notes:

“How President Biden Could Reshape U.S. National Security”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2020/11/07/how-president-biden-presidency-could-reshape-us-national-security/?sh=3def93c4317b

 

“Between Restoration and Change”

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2020/10/01/between-restoration-and-change/

 

“Assassination Squad: Why Russia Turns To Unit 29155 To Get Dirty Jobs Done”

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/assassination-squad-why-russia-turns-unit-29155-get-dirty-jobs-done-166306

 

"Notable Republicans backed Biden. Will they stand with him on national security?”

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-nationalsecurity-idUSKBN27N0YZ

 

“Where President-elect Joe Biden stands on national security issues”

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2020/11/07/where-president-elect-joe-biden-stands-on-national-security-issues/

 

“Joe Biden’s Greatest And Most Important National Security Challenge: It’s Not What You Think”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/frankkendall/2020/10/25/joe-bidens-greatest-and-most-important-national-security-challenge-its-not-what-you-think-it-is/?sh=51a732991924

 

“Biden plans a beefed-up National Security Council”

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/31/biden-national-security-council-433741

Episode #11

Election 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most contentious elections in our nations history. With anxiety already at an all-time high, concerns over national security and personal safety are nearing a boiling point. To help bring calm to some of this chaos, and to aid in your protective efforts, here are my top five tips to help you succeed in staying safe on election night.

 

Run time: 22m

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. 

 

Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen

In this week’s podcast I discuss the new Borat movie; the successful strategies employed by Sacha Baron Cohen to pick his prey; that infamous Rudy Giuliani scene, this weeks protective take-away, and some helpful strategies to help keep you from falling into a similar safety trap.

 

Run time: 25m 27s

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. 

 

Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen

 

 

Relavant Links:

"Borat 2 Spoilers: How Sacha Baron Cohen Pulled Off His Biggest Stunts” via Vanity Fair:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/10/borat-2-sequel-spoilers

In this week’s podcast I discuss the finale of HBO’s “THE VOW” which took an in-depth look at the NXIVM cult in upstate New York. The similarities between cults and religion (07:31); What master manipulators look for in their recruitment efforts (09:22); Who is most likely to join a cult (17:38); How sex is used to as a control measure (19:20); the likelihood of leaving a cult (22:02); three ways to define a cult (23:52), and ten things to keep in mind if you find yourself getting a little too-involved in any kind of organized society (26:26)

 

Run time: 34m 54s

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. 

 

Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen

 

 

Relavant Links:

“Podcast: Escaping NXIVM”

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/uncover/uncover-escaping-nxivm-1.4675949

 

“Why People Join Cults, and Why They Leave”

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1993-04-26-1993116210-story.html

 

“How Cult Leaders Use Sex To Control Their Sects”

https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2013/08/divine-pimpin-how-cult-leaders-use-sex-to-control-their-sects/

 

“Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of 'brainwashing' in China” by Robert J Lifton

https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Reform-Psychology-Totalism-brainwashing/dp/0807842532

 

Mark Manson’s instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGhxlSljsJa/

 

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062457713/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_O7HJFbMNNH5NS

In this week's episode, I’m talking about social media safety traps by providing some of my take-aways from Netflix’s new documentary, “The Social Dilemma.” I talk about some of the take-aways’s offered by host, Tristan Harris (01:20); selling a story vs telling a story (02:26); the rational need to curate content (03:38); how my IG algorithm has me dead to rights (04:28); the more manipulative side of of engagement (05:36); how likes lead to insights (05:45); how social media has perfected the art of inception (08:11); how they prey upon our basic human instincts (09:12) this weeks protective take-away (11:58); my five take-aways from the documentary (14:58).

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

Is there a topic you would like to tackle for an upcoming episode? Feel free to email me directly at [email protected]

 

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. 

 

Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen

 

Relavant Links:

“Facebook knows you better than anyone else” via New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/20/science/facebook-knows-you-better-than-anyone-else.html

“Facebook whistleblower memo” via BuzzFeed

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/facebook-ignore-political-manipulation-whistleblower-memo

 

“'The Social Dilemma' Director Says The Internet Is Undermining Democracy” via WBUR

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/09/18/social-dilemma-director

 

 

“5 Ways Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health” via Very Well Family

https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-social-media-affects-teen-mental-health-4144769

 

“White Homicide Worldwide” via Southern Poverty Law Center

https://www.splcenter.org/20140331/white-homicide-worldwide

In this week's episode, I’m providing five protective strategies to help you succeed in staying safe before you start swiping right. I discuss about the difficulties of dating during a pandemic (00:40) recent crime reports relating to online dating concerns (01:04) the high usage rate of dating apps during COVID (03:45) the problems with a false first impression (07:01) simple steps for staying safe on a date (12:10) this weeks protective take away (12:40) and five protective strategies to help you succeed in staying safe before you start swiping right. (12:52.)

 

Relavant Links:

 

FBI -- Romance Scam Advisory

https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/romance-scams

 

The Safest and Most Dangers States For Online Dating In 2020

https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/the-safest-and-most-dangerous-states-for-online-dating-in-2020

 

How Singles Are Meeting Up On Dating Apps During COVID

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/24/how-singles-are-meeting-up-on-dating-apps-during-the-coronavirus.html

 

Find Real Love Online -- How To Spot A CatFish

https://spy-fy.com/find-real-love-online-how-to-spot-a-catfish/

 

Ten Tips For Staying Safe With Online Dating

https://www.safety.com/10-online-dating-safety-tips/

 

Show Notes:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon

 

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

 

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. 

 

Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen

 

Is there a topic you would like to tackle for an upcoming episode? Feel free to email me directly at [email protected]

In this week’s podcast I’m recapping some insights from a recent road trip and talking about yet another missing solder from Ft. Hood (1:32); Miranda Cosgrove recapping her stalker concern from 2016 (2:46); security cameras and their false sense of security (5:58); what THE WIRE taught us about situational awareness (07:13); the importance of dumbing things down when asking for help (10:23); taking Goal Zero’s solar panels out on the open road (11:22). 

 

Show Notes: 

 

The search for missing Fort Hood soldier Sgt. Elder Fernandes continues:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-ft-hood-soldier-believed-left-accord/story?id=72567445

 

Good For You Podcast with Whitney Cummings | Miranda Cosgrove 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb6OWBE9uiY&app=desktop

 

"Down In The Hole" w/ Van Lathan and Jemele Hill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa1FUZGrVQ4&list=PLiI3wRw9PbSbI8FTxteDJD-HETbXM1o1B&index=6

 

Goal Zero Solar Solutions:

https://www.goalzero.com/

 

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

Is there a topic you would like to tackle for an upcoming episode? Feel free to email me directly at [email protected]

Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows.

In this week's episode, I answer six safety questions submitted by Coursen’s Corner listeners. I talk about how to prevent being targeted for violence (01:56); the best ways to train for self defense (06:55); tips for enhancing your home security (10:50); protective strategies for the solo traveler (17:33); and I wrap up answering a question about the pros and cons of using handguns, pepper spray, and other self-defense tools as part of your self-defense strategy (20:12)

To learn more about the topics covered in today's podcast:

Overcoming Frustrations When Starting Jiu Jitsu - (Jocko Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpZasMHhDDE&feature=youtu.be

Ring Doorbell Camera:

https://shop.ring.com/pages/doorbell-cameras?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=833107407&utm_term=ring%20doorbell%20camera&utm_content=40816262617&gclid=CjwKCAjw4MP5BRBtEiwASfwAL6yd3qX3ZyDMssdaJLAYshGe5_wJ185hOFIRM8p-W8UAuEpp5IbP2hoCPr8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&?cb=

Violent Nomad’s Discreet Stabbing Tool: https://violentnomad.com/products/discreet-stabbing-tool

Coursen’s Corner is a production of CoursenSecurityGroup.com 

This episode was sponsored by TheSafetyTrap.com

Music, courtesy of BenSound.com 

Is there a topic you would like to tackle for an upcoming episode? Feel free to email me directly at [email protected]

Follow me on twitter @SpencerCoursen and instagram @S.Coursen for updates and interactions between shows.

In this week's episode, I discuss: the number of threats involved in this weeks news feed (00:20); what “a threat” really is (01:51); the difference between “predatory” threats” and “disruptive” threats (04:39); today’s protective take away (07:55); five things everyone can do to conduct their own threat assessment (08:22); and three protective strategies to employ moving forward. (12:54)

In this week's episode, I discuss the escalation of violence by federal agents in Portland (1:45) and what this means for the future of peaceful protest. I discuss: how we got here (12:56); protective strategies for peaceful protestors to employ (17:55); the importance of understanding "threshold" (20:11); today's protective take-away (22:22); and best practices for staying safe at future protests and demonstrations (27:37)