Alone At Home

Back-to-school season doesn’t just reshape schedules — it reshapes vulnerabilities. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why empty houses, latchkey kids, and overlooked pets all change your preparedness picture, and how simple layers of awareness and planning protect your home and family.

Episode Transcript

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This is your Amcon Daily SITREP for September the 10th, 2025.
Up first today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE,
conducted major raids at a Hyundai facility in Georgia, detaining approximately
475 individuals, mostly South Korean nationals.
This enforcement action targets sanctuary jurisdictions and has sparked both
international and domestic backlash.

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The raid may affect foreign investment and highlights ongoing labor shortages
in U.S. manufacturing sectors.
Turning to science and public trust, experts Michael Mann and Peter Hotez warn
of a weaponized anti-science virus.
Funded by various global actors including plutocrats and petrostates,
this disinformation campaign aims to undermine trust in climate and health science,
impacting public opinion and policy decisions related to climate change and vaccinations.

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In economic news, small business optimism has improved slightly,
but concerns about labor quality persist.
According to the National Federation of Independent Business,
32% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August,
with labor shortages particularly acute in construction.
This suggests ongoing challenges for hiring and retention despite resilient demand.

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In cybersecurity, Chinese-linked hackers identified as the Salt Typhoon Group
have infiltrated major U.S. telecom providers and military networks.
This cyber espionage campaign puts critical infrastructure at risk of outages
and espionage, underscoring the importance of data backup and vigilance in cybersecurity practices.
Finally, we report on ongoing protests and civil unrest nationwide.

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Multiple events are scheduled today, including protests at the United Nations
headquarters in New York City and rallies in various other cities.
Members are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, know exit routes when
attending public gatherings, and report any suspicious activity to authorities and the ISAT team.
Now, a look at today's weather. There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall.
In parts of southeastern Florida due to a stationary front bringing thunderstorms

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and heavy rainfall, which could cause localized flooding through midweek.
Additionally, a strong Pacific storm will affect much of the western U.S.,
with heavy rainfall posing risks
of flash flooding and isolated dry thunderstorms that could start fires.
Residents in these areas should stay alert for potential weather hazards.
Looking ahead on the AMCON calendar, several events are coming up.

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This weekend, the North Regional Campout Training and Adventure Challenge will
take place from September 12th to 14th in Central City, Iowa.
The Broward County, Florida Chapter will hold its monthly meetup on September
13th in Sunrise, Florida, focusing on outdoor skills and communications field deployment.
Also on September 13th, there is a workshop on home preparedness,
covering backup power, heating, and lighting in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

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Members interested in participating are encouraged to register and get involved.
That concludes today's AMCON Daily SITREP.
Members can access the American Contingency Members Only site to get the full
report and more in-depth analysis of today's stories, along with practical preparedness
tips, training opportunities, and resources to help you, your family.
And your neighborhood stay crisis-ready.