Cameron Hamilton is a good friend of mine, a former Navy SEAL medic, and a former Director of Medica Services at DHS. He has valuable insights into the workings of DHS and the border crisis through his work at DHS at the national level, supporting the field operations of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the US Border Patrol. Cameron is one of …

Preston Schleinkofer is the owner and host of the Civil Defense Radio podcast. He is retired from over 22 years in the armed forces of the United States, retiring at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). He is also retired from 27 years of federal law enforcement service, ultimately retiring at the federal grade of GS-14. Related Shows EP 1, EP 9…

Kaleb Retzer and I discuss his Master’s Thesis Proposal for Local-Level EMP Mitigation and Response Planning. Kaleb is a friend and a former guest way back in Episode 78. He has some great ideas for local planning and we talk about some of them here. Kaleb Retzer is a graduate student in Adelphi University’s Master’s of Emergency Management program…

Billy Bond explains why he believes the art of permaculture is beneficial and why. We discuss how and why certain plants should be grown together and why layering in “defense” is a good strategy for positioning both plants and animals. Guest Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PermaPasturesFarm21 IG: https://www.instagram.com/permapasturesfarm…

Matt Strickland and I discuss his time in the Army and as a military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. He relates the story of how his fight with government and arbitrary Covid mandates causes him to resist, and con comply. Matt is a leader, and his story is an example for us all in a growing conflict for freedom and against tyranny. Matt is a fi…

Our old friend Bjorn is back to update us on some work he has been doing with the INFRAGARD National Disaster Resilience Council (NDRC). This is another spirited conversation about possibilities of war with Russia and the potential cyber threats to our national grid. Bjorn David Hoxeng Simundson is a technology entrepreneur, industrial designer, in…

Biko Wright is the runner up to the big prize in episode 8, of History Channel’s Alone series. We discuss his preparation for the extreme survival situation he was to endure, as well as what it takes to survive alone. This was a truly dangerous test of his stamina, endurance, and his survival skills in the Grizzly bear infested wilderness of Britis…

Our guest this episode is our friend David Pyne. We asked him back to discuss some of the disturbing news lately about three retired generals claiming January 6th was a “terrible things for our democracy.” We also discuss the possibility of military attacks on the US from China, Russia, and other threat nation states. Will we be in WW3 or CW2 by 20…

Doc Braun and I discuss his professional career as a trainer and advisor for Counterterrorism and Emergency Management to federal, state, and local agencies. His experience and training has led him in an heroic way to attack the Covid crisis by pulling a team of scientists together to understand and identify the virus itself, but also to develop a …

John Leyzorek is a tremendous resource on what TACTICAL CIVICS is all about. He lines out very well what the mission is, and how we at the local county level can regain control of our government from corrupt and/or compromised politicians. There are multiple steps, but the first is building a local chapter for that political clout needed to make ch…

This episode of Civil Defense Radio we speak with Cara Castronuova about her boxing career and her activism getting the word out about the American Gulag. This is the D.C. dungeon where over 500 patriotic Americans have been held as Speaker Pelosi’s political prisoners without proper care, and against all standard rules of justice. We also get an i…

This episode of Civil Defense Radio we discuss the economic threats our nation faces today; threats like massive federal overspending, supply chain slowdowns, the impacts of communist insurgencies within our institutions, corporations and government. This was an easy going and fun conversation with Professor Lani Elliott. Links Breaking the Conflic…

Bjorn Simundson and I continued our conversation from EP 87 and discussed personal, national, and global chaos. Bjorn has had a hand in some very revolutionary discoveries with a global impact to better humanity. His understanding of the threats we face and his optimistic outlook on emergency preparedness community makes this a fun episode to liste…

In Episode 104 we got a taste of the new book from Dr. Peter Vincent Pry, when we spoke with David Pyne, who is one of many co-authors of the book. In this episode we get more about the book, but we also get to hear some of the bureaucratic lies, sleight of hand, and obfuscation that has kept our national power grid so vulnerable to our enemies. Dr…

David Pyne and I discuss the increasing threat of China and their nuclear expansion. The Washington Times news agency reported the Chinese are building a third intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) field, that would be the home of over 100 new missiles. This could put the US and our western allies in a major pickle. The Chinese could effectivel…

Michael E. Ginsberg is an attorney in Washington, DC practicing in the field of national security law. He spent a decade in private practice at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC and then worked several years in the U.S. government as a Senior Associate General Counsel in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), where he serve…

Jim believes growing our own food is a cornerstone to free ourselves from Big Ag and Big Pharma (which will not only make us happier and healthier, but will help save the planet), and move us toward become more self-reliant. This is how we break free of reliance on corrupt monopolies and tyrannical institutions. Growing food is also a key element o…

In this episode Matthew West gives us insight into the great Texas Freeze of 2021. We learn about some of the problems, what went wrong, and we learn how one might prepare. He also gave us insight into a great project between the US military and the city of San Antonio that should be the model for other communities. Links LinkedIn: https://www.link…

Carl Gallups - is the senior pastor of Hickory Hammock Baptist Church in Milton, FL (since 1987), an Amazon Top-60 bestselling author, and a conservative talk radio host heard nationally and internationally since 2002 (1330 WEBY AM |News Radio 92.3 | 1620 AM) at www.carlgallups.com/freedomfriday. He is also a prolific TV, radio, and print media gue…

Brigadier General (Ret-NYG) Ken Chrosniak was enlisted before he became an officer through Officer Candidate School. He served for over 37 years in the Active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, from which he retired. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Daemon College and a Master’s in Education from Saint Bonaventure …

Preston Schleinkofer is the owner and host of the Civil Defense Radio podcast. He is also retired from 22 years of military service in the Active Duty, Reserves, and national guard, retiring at the grade of E7, Sergeant First Class. He is also a retired federal law enforcement officer of 27 years, serving in the US Border Patrol and Immigration & C…

Dan Hinkson, owner of Be Ready Enterprises LLC, is a retired Marine officer with over 20 years of service and combat experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is an NRA Certified Instructor, a competitive shooter, an AR-15 gunsmith, a Black Belt Instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and a CPR trained Combat Lifesaver. Links Website…

This episode is for you and your cyber health at home and away. Cyber intrusion expert Kevin Argiro covers some very basic, but very helpful information that you probably aren’t using to protect yourself right now. If you are, then kudos to your advanced cyber awareness. Join us as we discuss a few things to make yourself properly cyber hygienic. F…

Texas was recently hit by a freak ice storm, a once in a hundred-year event. Many things went wrong that contributed to this disaster, however, it did reveal the need to prepare for anything. We brought back our favorite preparedness experts, Jonathan and Kylene Jones to discuss how one should prepare for such a freak event. But are there really fr…

In this episode I cover the highlights of the GameStop and Silver plays by the Reddit crew. Then we discuss the coming attacks on the second amendment and the political right. Be aware and stand strong, as trouble is coming. Audio and video clips used under Fair Use rules from YouTube.com: First video clip published by The Hill on Jan 28, 2021. “Sa…

This episode brings back our old friend retired Army CSM Michael Mabee. We talk about the recent cyber threats and new developments of our peer adversaries to threaten our national power grid. This is an important issue that many in America don’t pay enough attention to. Think of life without electricity. Life as we know it in the US would end. Our…

Wow! This interview confirmed a lot of what CD Radio has been reporting on what is really happening behind the scenes in America. We also learned about the 5th Generation warfare that is being waged on America by her enemies both foreign and domestic. Links Websites: www.JeffreyPrather.com Civil Defense Radio Information Website: https://civildefen…

This episode is about the color revolution that took place in America to bring about a coup of our government. Using violent street protests, propaganda and slander, and documented voting irregularities in at least 7 states, the neo-Marxists appear to have won back power over our nation. Civil Defense Radio Information Website: https://civildefense…

This episode I highlight the threats from China, the ever-changing Wuhan scale and how it affect us, the great reset as designed by the World Economic Forum, and the threats to our freedom around the world from these same forces. Resources Klaus Schwab: Cyberattack Worse than COVID-19 Crisis – Power Grid Down, Banking Offline https://www.youtube.co…

In the first part of this week’s show, I am the one being interviewed by Frank Gaffney from the Center for Security Policy, about civil defense and why it is needed. The second portion of the show, or two-thirds of it is also from Secure Freedom Radio. In this two-segment interview Frank interviews former Ambassador Henry (Hank) Cooper about a very…

The surprise guest was a Lutheran Minister, a Major General, and a US Senator. He took part in the fighting at Charleston, Brandywine, Stony Point, and Yorktown, as well as the winter at Valley Forge. He is famous for his actions as he gathered his recruits and said farewell to his Woodstock congregation, when is said to have thrown off his clerica…

Bjorn Simundson and I discussed personal, national and global chaos, but also in that chaos comes opportunities. Bjorn has had a hand in some very revolutionary discoveries with a global impact to better humanity. His understanding of the threats we face and his optimistic outlook on coming opportunities is a fresh side of the emergency preparednes…

Joe Rieck and I discuss long-term food products, their benefits, and some drawbacks. What we should look for in our selection of freeze-dried foods and other emergency foods to store. Our discussion also touched on water storage and 72-hour kits. This is an episode you do not want to miss if you are working to build your food storage for the next w…

Steven Curtis is very knowledgeable on this subject of nuclear power, especially how it can be scaled down for use in communities. There is a huge move for microgrid systems and small nuclear power plants could be part of this movement. Links Guest Links email - curtis@readinessresource.net YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5e9c5P4S-Y&t=3s…

This is an information packed show! Matthew and I discuss two reports that foretell of the chaos and violence to come after the election and who is responsible. The first report is from the New Jersey Department of Homeland Security and Preparedness. The second is from our friends at Unconstrained Analytics on violence and how you can prepare for i…

The topic of discussion was Children and Civil Defense. We also talked about The American Civil Defense Association (TACDA) and what that great organization has done. Their biannual Journal has great information in it, which is where the article came from on children and civil defense that we spoke about. The TACDA Survival Store also has items in …

On this episode I speak with author and financial expert John Truman Wolfe about his book “The Coming Financial Crisis: A Look Behind the Wizards Curtain.” We dig into what really caused the financial 2008 financial collapse and who are pulling the strings of our national economic system? We also get his views on cryptocurrencies and where it is he…

Jeff Nyquist is a very knowledgeable national security expert. He understands the historical aspects of what we are seeing on the streets of America today. His experience has made him one of the go to authorities on China and their war on the west, especially on America. You will want to listen to this entire show to get the full measure of what we…

In this episode I discuss the Six basic elements of preparedness and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: food, water, shelter, security, communications, and health/medical. I give some suggestions on many of these categories from personal experience and how I have come to understand them for my own use and planning for disasters. Links Civil Defense Radio…

Our good friend, Matthew West, will be our long-term guest co-host going forward with this episode. He and I discuss the violence in the streets of America. Civil unrest has been used for decades by various communist insurgencies throughout the globe. Now we have this foreign and extremist political action emerging in our nation for the first time.…

So why should we listen to a millennial about community preparedness? Because his generation has a big voice today and more so as time goes on. Kaleb and I talk about his blog post from 2018, plus his journey to a better understanding of the topic and the threats he discovered on his journey. It is a light and fresh conversation that will educate a…

David Tice and I discuss his upcoming documentary film called Grid Down! No 2d Chance! There are a lot of "celebrities" in this film and many of their names will be familiar to our audience at Civil Defense Radio, as we have had a couple of them on previous episodes. This will be an impactful film and one that we and David Tice hope will inspire Am…

Arthur and I talk about a wide range of things in this episode. We discuss his book series, the Survivalist, his books on preparedness and the EMP Survival Manual. We also get It was a great pleasure to speak with Selco on the show. He brings a lot of knowledge and realism to the subject of survival in a less civil disaster. Why? because he lived t…

It was a great pleasure to speak with Selco on the show. He brings a lot of knowledge and realism to the subject of survival in a real civil disaster. Why? because he lived through one of the worst situations in modern history, at least since the 1980s. His insight into this subject should be a must listen for everyone who understands the times we …

In SitRep #2, I speak with a friend and fellow law enforcement officer, Matthew West. Matthew has been in law enforcement for 20-plus years and brings his knowledge and experience to help analyze what is going on with this growing trend and crisis in America of attacking and de-funding the police in major cities around the country. Civil Defense Ra…

Arthur and I talk about a wide range of things in this episode. We discuss his book series, the Survivalist, his books on preparedness and the EMP Survival Manual. We also get caught up on some of the things that he has been doing to occupy his time during these past several months of this Chinese virus lock down. Links YouTube: https://www.youtube…

Some of our most favorite guests on the show are Jonathan and Kylene Jones, The Provident Preppers. This week we discuss some of the things they brought up on their video titled: Warning! Challenging Times Ahead - Stock up! Guest Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrepperPro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProvidentPrepper/?ref=br_rs YouTube: ht…

Fernando helps us understand the 2 of 3 stages of decline America is currently experiencing. His experience living in South America and going through a major financial collapse guides his analysis of the situation in America. His comments will help you understand what is happening and what may be next for us in the next presidential election. Guest…

The development of a new Civil Defense group in America is a big deal to us at Civil Defense Radio. This week we speak with Sean Dolan, the founder and President of Yellowstone County Civil Defense Force in Montana. This casual discussion is of what brought him to this idea and how he has developed it will surely inspire others to do the same. Gues…

Matthew West began his career as a peace officer in 2000 and has transitioned into risk management in 2018. Matthew received his B.A. in American Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2002 and received his M.A. in Homeland Security (with honors) from American Military University in 2013. He holds a Master Peace Officer certificatio…