Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the essential relationship between liberty and survival. Can we survival without liberty?

In light of recent events of Supreme Court decisions and 4th of July, it's time to discuss the relationship between Survival and Liberty. You can not have Survival without liberty.

However, to turn the conversation into a screaming match would be unproductive. So we present the relationship in a way that everyone can relate to--and benefit from.

~ Join us as we cover... Liberty and Survival Topics:

* What is Liberty? * Where does your Liberty begin and end? * Why is Liberty important * How does Liberty affect survival. * Every imposition on liberty is a roadblock to the pursuit of happiness--life as you would like to make it. * Every imposition on liberty is a roadblock to survival. * Laws you love today are open doors you ate tomorrow. * Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 -- The Commerce Clause and Roscoe Filburn * The Affordable Food Act: Your chickens and garden are wrecking commerce. * The Affordable Transportation Act: Your feet is keeping others from being able to buy cars. * The Affordable Tactical Weimaraner Act: Your cat is the problem. * How Aaron and Jonathan each ended up as Libertarians. The answer may surprise you.

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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the myth of perfect survival solutions. And how the pursuit can damage your preparedness going forward...

Whether you're new to survival or if you are many years along, focusing on perfection often leaves survivalists chasing their own tail. It becomes a never ending quest that can lead to going over budget and not having well rounded preps.

~ Tun in, turn on, and join us for a great conversation on... Perfect Survival Topics:

* Current events and how they remind us to prepare for the likely. * The perfect... * Bug Out Vehicle * Survival Guns * Food Storage * Bug Out Bags * and other examples * It all depends on what concerns you. * Great thoughts on from a forum member. * Cycles in dangerous and good times. * Is preparedness worth it? * The importance of being part of your urban survival community.

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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the differences between preparedness, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency along with why the distinctions are important.

Have you ever stopped to think about what divides preparedness, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency? At first it seems like pure mental musings. But understanding where we are helps us define where we're going...

By defining and understanding core concepts--preparedness, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency--we clear the way for being better prepared. And understanding our limitations.

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* ITRH Farm update. * Rabbits vs Chickens * Next step--Aquaponics * Dead bird tea * Zombie Apocolypse udpate. * The scope and limitations of preparedness. * What it means to be self-reliant. * Defining and understanding self-sufficiency.

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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss their opinions about TEOTWAWKI. It's a rebroadcast of Episode 23 and a great episode for new listeners. Even long time listeners will pick up new information from this great older episode.

TEOTWAWKI is such a passionate topic in the community. Focusing on it leads survivalists to focus on improbable survival events though. This isn't to say they can't happen--they certainly can.

But what if we set TEOTWAWKI aside and focus on the most likely first? Would we be any less prepared?

Join us as we share our thoughts on... Survival Topics:

* Why Aaron and Jonathan joke about Zombies. * The pitfalls of focusing on TEOTWAWKI. * The Disaster Probability and Commonality Matrix. * Nuclear War * Pandemics * Solar Flares * Fallacies of the Roving Horde. * Planning for societal break downs using environmental context. * EMPs * Red Flags in Survival Articles, Books, and Conversations * Referenced material is a related stretch. * Using Movies or TV shows to backup a stance on anything other than Movie or TV trivia. * Presenting opinions as facts and not referencing hard independent research. * Anything that references "the Hordes".

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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan take a fresh look at rifle calibers in the wake of gun hysteria and play with their tin foil hats.

Ammo is in short supply (no duh, right). But if you know where to look and how, it's actually not as bad as you think. In this episode we share tips, tricks, and resources for navigating the shortages.

But the search for bulk ammo has also given us a unique opportunity to observe something: What ammo sells out first. For years survivalists have assumed that NATO calibers were the way to go. The assumption was that these calibers would be in plentiful supply. However, current ammo shortages give us a glimpse into what happens when the majority of people are using a particular caliber. And it shows us what quality calibers are actually in relatively plentiful supply.

Plus, a special discussion on tin foil hats. The preppers who love them. And how to take them off to get a clear look at what may really be going on--or not.

~ Topics:

* Brief update of proposed new federal gun laws.
* Finding bulk handgun ammo
* Finding bulk rifle ammo
* New thoughts on calibers to store and why
* This seasons latest fashions in tin foil hats.
* ...And how to take your tin foil hat off.

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In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason share their single biggest mistake on the farm.

And what it's cost them.

But they also share the new found joy over when a farm finally becomes productive. It's the joyous moment when you realize your production levels are are a point of surplus.

The hosts also do a follow up to Jonathan and Aaron's previous discussion on ammo shortages. What may be really causing it. And how you can avoid being sucked into it.

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* What to consider first when planning an urban farm.
* An update on the shipping pallet planters.
* What rabbit over production looks like.
* What egg over production looks like.
* What's causing the ammo shortage

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In this episode hosts Aaron and Jonathan answer common and pressing listener questions.

Over the last few weeks we've had a lot of email come. And to the truth is, we've been extremely busy.

So we had a thought: Rather than just answer the emails individually, let's share the answers with all the listeners. And in this episode we do just that...

But one in particular is something we ourselves have really wrestled with since the very beginning of the show. And today's answer might clear it up for you. It definitely made the answer clear to us.

~ Just some of this episodes questions:

* What is the intersection between Libertarianism and survival (in Aaron and Jonathan's opinion.)
* What's the state of the TWAS?
* What's really causing the ammo shortage?
* How long the ammo shortage will last?
* What do you think about the Homeland Security Tanks?
* What is the best .22 ammo and what's the best .22 rifle?

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In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason share a simple system for owning your own survival...

It's been a while since there's been a Survival CHI episode. And while 99 isn't a full episode on the topic, it does harken back to the CHI roots. In this episode Aaron and Jason share a simple system for mastering any situation, problem, or concern.

But this simple technique doesn't just get you through tough survival situations. It also can be used to get you through everyday issues.

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* What it means to own a problem or concern.
* The 9 steps for problem solving.
* Examples of how propper planning and execution can save you time--and maybe your life.

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In this episode hosts Aaron and Jonathan explain and discuss the latest alternative currency. And watching its future is going to be one heck of a roller coster ride.

Bitcoins, you may have heard about them in the news recently. It's a new form of currency that's been making some big headlines (some positive, some negative, and some off in space). But the topic has many people asking all kinds of questions:

What are Bitcoins really? How do you get them? What impact will they have on the global economy? And will it replace Gold and Silver as the currency and value store of preppers?

~ Join us as we mine the topic for answers too...

* Digital crypto-currency... What's that?
* Bitcoins
* Bitcoin mining
* Where they came from.
* Why they are of interest to preppers.
* Online privacy using Bitcoins.
* Bitcoins as an investment.
* And much much more...

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Darrell has been a long time listener and friend to the show. And he's got way more farming experience than we do. So tune in and enjoy the great tips, fun poked at us, and how a well endowed duck killed Darrell's hens.

But wait, someone said Season Finale!

Yes, that's correct. We're taking the bulk of the summer off to recharge our prepper batteries. And work on some projects to make Season III even better than I and II. (Crazy, we know.)

ITRH will be airing best of reruns till we return. And when August 26th, 2013 rolls around (when Season III starts) we'll have all kinds of cool interviews, stories, and, of course, urban farming updates.

But in the mean time, don't forget to listen to this episode now.

~ Topics:
All over the map. But fun and educational as always.
Episode Resources:

* Darrell's great blog: FloridayHillbilly.com
* How to raise Quail
* Quail Egg Scissors
* Red Claw Crawfish
* Green Earth Survival School
* Metal Rainwater Harvesting Tanks in Houston

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