Spotting Personal Risk

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.

Episode Transcript

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This is your Amcon Daily Sit Rep for October the 9th, 2025.
Up first today, Israel is launching a significant campaign to boost support
among U.S. Christians, spending over $4 million.
This campaign involves the use of cutting-edge geofencing technology to target
attendees at major churches and Christian colleges in California,
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas.
The goal is to increase positive associations with Israel while countering pro-Palestine narratives.

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Concerns have been raised about
privacy infringements, as this geofencing surveillance will be ongoing.
In other news, the price of gold has reached an unprecedented high,
briefly touching $4,005 an ounce before settling just below $4,000.
This surge is attributed to investor fears amid the ongoing U.S.
Government shutdown and escalating trade tensions.

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Gold has become the top major asset of 2025, outperforming U.S.
Stocks and cryptocurrencies as uncertainty drives demand for safe haven investments.
Turning now to civil unrest, a pro-Palestinian protest in Boston escalated into
a riot with 13 arrests reported. violent clashes between protesters and police
occurred after demonstrators blocked intersections and assaulted officers.

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Authorities remind the public to maintain situational awareness,
especially in areas with large gatherings, as this marks the two-year anniversary
of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, a period noted for increased tensions.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is facing widespread backlash over its recently
announced mandatory digital ID program, dubbed BRITCARD, which critics argue.
May lead to mass surveillance and digital control.

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Although the U.S. government is not currently pursuing a similar mandate,
over a dozen states have begun issuing digital IDs.
Experts emphasize the importance of understanding digital ID technologies and
privacy implications as debates continue around personal data security.
Finally, nationwide protests and civil unrest continue to pose safety concerns.
Members are advised to stay alert, know exit routes when attending events,

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and report any suspicious activity to authorities and the ISAT team through designated channels.
On the weather front, expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding
across the southwest as moisture from tropical cyclone Priscilla moves north.
Coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, and gusty winds are forecast
along the southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts through the week.

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Residents in affected areas should stay informed and exercise caution,
particularly in burn scars, slot canyons, urban areas, and central and south
Florida where isolated flash flooding is possible.
Looking ahead to events this week, American Contingency members can participate
in the Northeast Region Adventure Challenge starting tomorrow in Hookstown, Pennsylvania.
Additionally, the Broward County Chapter will host a situational awareness meetup

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on Saturday in Sunrise, Florida. That wraps up today's key updates.
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.