Episode 154 — Are You Prepared for SHTF? Area Intelligence with Mike Shelby
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What happens when the systems you rely upon begin to fail—and how well do you really understand the place you call home?
In Episode 154 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Mike Shelby, intelligence professional and author of The Area Intelligence Handbook, to discuss how ordinary Americans can gather, organize, and analyze information about their local communities before a crisis strikes.
They explore how to identify local threats, understand the people and institutions that hold power, recognize early warning signs, map critical infrastructure, and build an intelligence picture that helps your family and community make better decisions during political unrest, economic disruption, natural disaster, or a broader national emergency.
Preparedness is about more than storing food and ammunition. If you don’t understand your area, its vulnerabilities, and the forces shaping it, you may already be behind.
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