American Contingency

American Contingency

When a crisis hits, the clock starts ticking. Every day, get the insight, tools, and awareness you need to protect your family, stay in control, and face the unexpected with the confidence that comes from being ready. We cut through the noise to give you clear, actionable steps you can take right now. You’ll hear real-world strategies, quick wins, and timely intelligence that help you turn uncertainty into confidence—so your family’s safety never comes down to luck.

Episodes

Words Build Worlds

October 13, 2025 • 6 mins
The words we use shape the worlds we build. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom kicks off a week of reflection on the language of preparedness — how changing our words from fear to confidence can transform how people see readiness, and what comes next for the community.
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Peace Through Awareness

October 12, 2025 • 41 mins
Preparedness isn’t about fear — it’s about finding peace through presence. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom wraps up a week on awareness and sits down with member Jesse Jay from Northwest Florida to talk about calm confidence, community, and practical readiness that fits real life.
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The Quiet Threat

October 11, 2025 • 6 mins
Not every danger announces itself. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares how quiet awareness helps you recognize subtle risks before they escalate — and why the best preparedness sometimes looks like nothing happening at all.
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Context Is Everything

October 10, 2025 • 7 mins
Awareness isn’t one-size-fits-all. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five quick wins for adapting your awareness to changing environments — simple habits that turn everyday observation into steady confidence.
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Spotting Personal Risk

October 9, 2025 • 6 mins
You can’t prepare for what you won’t admit exists. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares how to spot personal risks hiding in your routines — and how small awareness shifts turn predictability into protection.
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Thinking Clearly Under Stress

October 8, 2025 • 6 mins
Clarity beats speed every time. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how stress changes your thinking — and how awareness training helps you slow down, think clearly, and act with confidence when it matters most.
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Reading the Room

October 7, 2025 • 5 mins
Awareness means understanding people and patterns, not just places. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares how reading the room can help you spot shifts in mood and energy early, turning awareness into calm confidence in any crowd.
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Reading the Room

October 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Awareness means understanding people and patterns, not just places. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares how reading the room can help you spot shifts in mood and energy early, turning awareness into calm confidence in any crowd.
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The Aware Mindset

October 6, 2025 • 6 mins
Preparedness starts with seeing clearly, not reacting quickly. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how awareness isn’t paranoia — it’s presence — and why noticing your surroundings calmly is the first real step toward confidence and peace of mind.
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Finding Peace in a Violent World

October 6, 2025 • 3 mins
Preparedness isn’t about fear — it’s about peace. In this Soulful Sunday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom reflects on how awareness and planning bring calm in a chaotic world — and why choosing peace is the ultimate act of preparedness.
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The Unexpected Attack

October 4, 2025 • 7 mins
On October 4th, 2025, Amcon Daily provided a detailed situational report covering various significant events and issues making headlines. The episode commenced with an urgent update regarding a massive fire that erupted at Chevron's El Segundo Refinery, a pivotal facility near Los Angeles that supplies a substantial portion of California's motor vehicle fuels and jet fuel. While the fire was contained to one process unit without an...
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Five Habits for Safer Living

October 3, 2025 • 6 mins
Preparedness is a lifestyle built on steady habits. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five simple practices — from knowing exits to code words — that make life safer, calmer, and more resilient without slipping into paranoia.
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Families on the Move

October 2, 2025 • 6 mins
Preparedness means knowing how to move together under stress. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares practical ways families can stay connected and calm in public spaces — from rally points to code words — so a little stress doesn’t turn into chaos.
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Public Places

September 30, 2025 • 6 mins
Public spaces feel different these days. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares simple awareness habits that keep you calm and confident in stores, restaurants, and events — without slipping into paranoia. I’d love to hear how you handle this. Drop me a comment and let’s compare notes.
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The Reality of Violence

September 29, 2025 • 7 mins
Violence in public spaces is on the rise, but preparedness isn’t about panic — it’s about honesty and stewardship. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why facing reality is the first step to building resilience and confidence in a violent world.
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Lost on the Trail

September 29, 2025 • 7 mins
What if a short hike turned into an unexpected overnight? In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how simple outdoor skills — shelter, water, fire, and signaling — turn a potential crisis into an inconvenience, and why practicing them now builds confidence for later.
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Five Outdoor Skills to Practice This Weekend

September 26, 2025 • 7 mins
Preparedness grows by doing, not just knowing. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five outdoor skills you can practice this weekend — from knots and tarp shelters to fire, water, and maps. These simple drills build confidence now so you’re ready when it counts.
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Fire Fundamentals

September 25, 2025 • 7 mins
Fire is survival — warmth, food, safety, and morale. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why fire-building skills matter, how to practice them safely, and why fire remains one of preparedness’s most powerful confidence builders.
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Finding Your Way

September 23, 2025 • 7 mins
GPS is great — until it isn’t. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why learning to navigate by landmarks, maps, and compass builds confidence, reduces stress, and keeps you steady when technology fails.
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Why Outdoor Skills Matter

September 22, 2025 • 6 mins
If you’re relying on outdoor skills, it probably means things are bad. So why practice them now? In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why outdoor skills are really about testing ourselves, getting comfortable with discomfort, and building resilience that carries over into every crisis.
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