"detroit river"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed Fidel Castro's death on November 28, 2016, comparing communist and monarchical power structures, noting Castro's rare peaceful retirement and succession to his brother Raúl. They explored Cuba's economic ties to Mexico and the United States despite the embargo, including sugar exports and rum smuggling parallels to Prohibition-era bootlegging across the Detroit River. The hosts then pivoted to an extended discussion of night vision technology, covering the differences between digital, green-screen, and thermal imaging systems, their capabilities and limitations, and practical applications for preparedness. They addressed a caller's question about mounting thermal viewers on vehicles and discussed a recent stabbing incident in Ohio that was mischaracterized as a mass shooting.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness and first aid topics, including leptospirosis transmission and treatment, historical piracy on the Great Lakes during Prohibition with details about smuggling operations and underground pipelines, and comprehensive first aid procedures for dogs covering electrical shock injuries, eye injuries, and fish hook removal. The episode emphasized water safety, contamination risks, and practical veterinary care for security and working dogs on properties.
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Mark Koernke discussed extreme weather fluctuations affecting Arizona and Michigan, including a 60-degree temperature shift in Arizona and unseasonable cold in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and proper cold-weather gear for field operations. He covered leptospirosis (a serious infectious disease transmitted through contaminated water) with medical details on symptoms and treatment, and discussed field sanitation as critical to survival. The show included segments on veterinary care for dogs, specifically addressing electrical shock injuries and eye injuries in canines, with practical first-aid guidance. Koernke also recounted historical piracy on the Great Lakes during Prohibition, including the discovery of underground smuggling pipelines used to transport alcohol across the Detroit River.