Civil Defense Radio

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 certification for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and...

Rich Breeden helps us understand the two cyber attacks on the Ukrainian power grid. The first was in 2015, and the second was in 2016. In part 1, we discuss the setup of the attack by the Russian hackers. In part 2, we look at the differences between the two and what made the 2016 attack different. Were the Ukrainian cyber attacks a model for an attack on the US power grid? Guest Links LinkedIn Pr...

Rich Breeden helps us understand the two cyber attacks on the Ukrainian power grid. The first was in 2015, and the second was in 2016. In part 1, we discuss the setup of the attack by the Russian hackers. In part 2, we look at the differences between the two and what made the 2016 attack different. Were the Ukrainian cyber attacks a model for an attack on the US power grid? Guest Links LinkedIn Pr...

In this episode, which is the first CD Radio SitRep (Situation Report), I cover the internal threat to our way of life as free Americans. This existential threat is the cultural Marxism we see causing violence in our streets, burning businesses and tearing down statues and threatening more violence if we don't capitulate to their demands. This threat was well hidden, until recently, and is only no...

This episode is a really informative discussion of space weather. Ben Davidson is very knowledgeable and articulate on this subject and his insight into this subject is astounding. We talk about many things around the Sun’s effects on our planet and some of the threats he sees ahead in our future. Links YouTube: youtube.com/user/suspicious0bservers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/observatorypro...

Preston on Why Civil Defense and the Guide Posted on June 23, 2020, by brian During this episode I tell you a bit about me and how I came to the conclusion that we need a New American Civil Defense Structure in America and why. I also speak about the Guide that I wrote and that is found on our website that helps you get the conversation started in your local community. US Congressional Resolution...

Joe Weiss, an electronic control systems cybersecurity expert, gives us his insight into what may have brought about the latest Presidential Executive Order on securing the national bulk power system and components. This was a huge learning experience for me, as I hope it will be for our friends out there also. There are so many ways our potential adversaries can get to us, that we’ve not done muc...

This week, in part two, we are speaking with Dr. Peter Vincent Pry. He is the Executive Director of the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security. We discuss the two Presidential Executive Orders since March of 2019 and why it is so important to ensure they are implemented. In Part two we also discuss the threats to our nation through nefarious acts by the Chinese, Iran, N. Korea and Russia...

This week , in part one, we are speaking with Dr. Peter Vincent Pry. He is the Executive Director of the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security. We discuss the two Presidential Executive Orders since March of 2019 and why it is so important to ensure they are implemented. In Part two we also discuss the threats to our nation through nefarious acts by the Chinese, Iran, N. Korea and Russi...

In episodes 59 and 60 we speak with Dr. David J Stuckenberg about resiliency, EDTF and EDI. David created and led the USAF Electromagnetic Defense Task Force, which led to the creation of the Electromagnetic Defense Initiative in partnership with the City of San Antonio, Texas and building a resilient community electrical grid. Links American Leadership & Policy Foundation (the foundation by the p...

In episodes 59 and 60 we speak with Dr. David J Stuckenberg about resiliency, EDTF and EDI. David created and led the USAF Electromagnetic Defense Task Force, which led to the creation of the Electromagnetic Defense Initiative in partnership with the City of San Antonio, Texas and building a resilient community electrical grid. Links American Leadership & Policy Foundation (the foundation by the p...

I invited our friend Judith Whitfield on to the show to help explain why essential oils should be part of everyone’s emergency kits. She breaks down the why, how and what makes the oils work so well and some of the science behind it all. She is a wealth of knowledge on this subject and is a living tribute to the benefits of essential oils, as are myself and my wife. Links Website: https://civildef...

On this episode we have Virginia Nicols and Joe Krueger, authors of the Emergency Preparedness Guide. They have been members of their local FEMA sponsored Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) for many years and are leaders in this field. Their insight into what it takes to build local preparedness is essential to everyone interested in this subject. Links Website: https://EmergencyPlanGuid...

Rich Breeden is a friend of mine locally. His knowledge and experience in cyber threats are right up our alley, so to speak. I asked him to come on the show to give us a first look at the cyber threats and discuss a little bit about what is really going on and why we are still at risk. Links LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rich-breeden-abd-0-593056 and www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-safar...

Glenn Rhodes tells us how he came to be teamed up with Dr. Peter Pry and the Task Force on National and Homeland Security. This was a fun discussion with Glenn, who is my boss at the Task Force. The mission of the Task Force is a hugely important one and I encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more. Links Website: https://emptaskforce.us/ Civil Defense Radio Information Website: https:/...

Jonathan and I talk a bit about his books and a possible worst-case scenario around COVID-19. We also discuss the fake news that surrounds this event and where that might take us. Links Twitter: @GridDownPrepper Facebook: https://facebook.com/JonathanHollerman Instagram: griddownprepper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Jonathan+Hollerman Website: https://www.griddownconsulting...

Dave and I discuss something that nobody wishes for, a biological attack on the United States. We talk about the various ways it could happen and some of the ways to prepare. Is it an end of life scenario? No, but it is a very bad scenario. Guest Links Website: wmdprotection.com He is also found on prepperbroadcasting.com and my show is "Prepping up with the Jones's Email: dljones@dljones.net Civi...

This week we have the pleasure of having an emergency preparedness Superhero on the show. Katelyn James is Ready Girl, from the New York City Emergency Management Department. We discuss how she got started as a Superhero and how the kids respond to her message of preparedness. Please join us for this informative and fun show. Guest Links Website: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/ready-girl.page...

Ryan gives us his professional views of the threat from COVID-19. His extensive experience and training tell him that the worse is yet to come. He agrees that neighborhoods and communities need to act now and support each other to get through this crisis the best we can. We will not go back to normal, but we will realize a "new normal" after this crisis is over. Guest Links Website: www. BravoTeam...

Dr. Joe Alton is our guest this week. We discuss how he was introduced to disaster preparedness during his time as a doctor responding to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. He also gives us some great guidance on preparing for a possible Pandemic due to the current 2019-Coronavirus. Guest Links website at www.doomandbloom.net . Twitter: @preppershow Facebook: DoomandBloom Facebook Group: Surviv...

Preston and Drew discuss a La Palma East Coast Tsunami Guest Links Website http://www.themodernsurvivalist.com Book Links The Modern Survival Manual https://amzn.to/2ur9hKy Street Survival Skills https://amzn.to/2TVimWs Bugging Out and Relocating https://amzn.to/2RnZLR8 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheModernSurvivalist Civil Defense Radio Information Website: https://civildefenser...

What is it like surviving in a country where the financial security you once had is spinning out of control for the worse? Fernando "FerFal" Aguirre knows just what it is like and tells us how he and his friends and family survived during the 2001 financial collapse of Argentina. This is a great interview and one that gives great insight into what you would need to know also. Guest Links Website h...

Part two of our interview with retired US Air Force LTG Steven Kwast Is about more of the positives he sees in developing space as a manufacturing base and a solar energy source where electricity would be safely "beamed" down to earth from huge solar plants in space. And more about how the General came about his views of the world through his life-long experiences. Guest Links Facebook: https://ww...

In this first part of a two-part interview, I interview retired US Air Force LTG Steven Kwast about the threats from space and why we need to have a Space Force. He lets us know also that whoever dominates space first, owns and controls our world do to the higher advantage that space would provide the dominant power structure (the legacy of military doctrine teaches the high ground is the place fo...

Drew and I talk again about influenzas, but this time more specifically the growing threat of the Wuhan Corona Virus that now has entered the United States. At the time of this recording, there were only two suspected persons in the US. However, it seems the list of states and the number of possible persons infected is growing every week. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbumbak/ Web...