"black friday"
5 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed California and Texas wildfires, attributing them to poor forest management and budget cuts rather than deliberate causes, drawing parallels to Michigan's forestry service reductions. The episode featured extended technical discussions on preparedness topics including night vision equipment quality concerns, body armor and helmet design evolution, ammunition and weapon selection for various scenarios, and the importance of long-range rifle capability in defensive situations. Callers contributed observations about Black Friday desperation in retail, foreign influence in Silicon Valley, and practical equipment considerations.
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Mark Koernke and BK discussed consumer technology developments including 3D printers (Dremel's $1,000 Idea Builder with PLA limitations), freeze-dry machines (Harvest Right at $3,900-$4,300), and software-defined radio devices (RTL-SDR dongles at $20 and HackRF at $200-$300). They reviewed Robert Greene's "48 Laws of Power" as a cautionary study of predatory behavior. BK provided quartermaster updates on ammunition powder availability (IMR4064 at Powder Valley and Grafts), Black Friday sales decline analysis, post-holiday discount strategies for solar lighting and seasonal items, and the practical applications of inexpensive solar yard lights for emergency preparedness. The show emphasized resourcefulness, salvaging used electronics, and building flexible communication systems for preparedness networks.
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Mark Koernke discussed geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S. involvement in Ukraine and economic warfare against Russia through oil price manipulation and precious metals suppression. He covered the MH17 airliner incident, German and Dutch gold repatriation issues, and the International Court at The Hague. Koernke provided contact information for U.S. Sergeant at Arms Andrew B. Willison regarding potential arrest of President Obama for treason. The show featured extensive discussion of ammunition availability and reliability, including negative feedback on Russian Tula steel-case .223 ammunition tested in an AR-15. Koernke promoted preparedness resources including airsoft training simulators for deception operations, holiday ammunition sales records, and communications equipment diversification for survival scenarios.
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Mark Koernke and Joe discussed the commercialization of Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Thursday shopping chaos, including violent incidents at retail stores. The conversation shifted to a historical critique of Thanksgiving mythology, with Mark explaining pre-Columbian Native American warfare practices, torture rituals associated with the god Oki, and the political dynamics of tribal societies. The hosts then pivoted to practical consumer advice about post-holiday markdowns at grocery stores, particularly discounted turkeys and meat, and warned listeners about artificial intelligence-driven inventory management creating opportunities for bargain shopping. The episode included calls from listeners George in Texas and Don, discussion of ammunition availability (7.5 French Mosin rifles), and repeated fundraising appeals for the Micro Effect.
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Mark Koernke and his co-hosts Joe McNeal and Don Bechler conducted the third hour of their morning broadcast on November 29, 2013, focusing on fundraising for the Micro Effect radio network. They discussed the show's financial struggles, fielded calls from listeners including Ray Hall from Missouri who is publishing a book on constitutional law and remedies, and conducted a drawing for a 7.553 French Mosin rifle. The hosts addressed a critical email questioning prayer and faith, shared personal anecdotes about helping those in need, and concluded with news about New York State sending gun confiscation notices to registered firearm owners.