Train Together, Stay Ready

Preparedness isn’t about perfection—it’s about practice. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why shared training builds confidence, trust, and calm—and how practice together turns readiness into reality.

Episode Transcript

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This is your Amcon Daily Sit Rep for November the 12th, 2025.
Up first today, a global surge in chronic kidney disease has pushed it into
the top 10 causes of death worldwide.
There are now 788 million reported cases, with 14% of adults showing reduced kidney function.
Early detection is critical, as the disease often has no symptoms in its initial stages.

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Health professionals urge regular screening, especially for those with diabetes
or high blood pressure, and recommend lifestyle changes such as maintaining
a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
to slow disease progression.
In other news, hundreds of flights have been canceled across the United States
as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay due to the government shutdown.

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This has led to a temporary reduction in flight operations, with the aviation
industry anticipating it may
take several days after the shutdown ends to return to normal schedules.
Further impacting aviation, the Department of Transportation and the Federal
Aviation Administration have announced a temporary 10% reduction in flights
at 40 major airports to support airspace safety during the ongoing shutdown.

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These measures include limiting some visual flight rule approaches and restricting
certain commercial space activities, all aiming to maintain safety amid staffing constraints.
Turning to a broader topic, food security is increasingly recognized as a national security issue.
Historical and current events demonstrate how food insecurity can be exploited
by hostile groups to gain influence and control.

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In the U.S., food security remains crucial for national stability,
while globally, conflicts such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine have disrupted.
Food supplies and raised prices, contributing to unrest in vulnerable regions.
Locally, there are reports of protests and civil unrest in several areas.
Residents are advised to maintain situational awareness, be cautious when attending

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public events, and report any suspicious activity to authorities and the AISAT team.
Notable protests are scheduled today in cities including Burbank,
California, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Albany, New York, and Oneonta, New York.
Now for the weather. Temperatures will moderate in the eastern U.S.
While the west and central regions warm up. Snow will continue across the lower

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Great Lakes and parts of the interior northeast and New England.
A strong cyclone forming off the west coast is expected to bring heavy rainfall,
mountain snow, and strong winds starting tonight.
A frigid air mass will keep colder conditions across much of the eastern editions.
Two-thirds of the country early this week, with record lows possible in the southeast and Florida.
Additionally, severe geomagnetic storm conditions have been observed and are

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expected to continue into tonight, potentially impacting communications and electrical systems.
Looking ahead on the AMCON calendar, on November the 15th, there will be two noteworthy events.
A free immunity-building workshop in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia,
where participants can learn to make natural remedies to boost their immune
systems, and the Broward County, Florida Chapter's monthly meetup in Sunrise,

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Florida, focusing on the preparedness mindset.
Another immunity-building workshop is scheduled again in Berkeley Springs on November the 19th.
That concludes today's top stories. 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,

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and your neighborhood stay crisis ready.