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In this video, I talk about the “Crazy Ivan and the “Maverick”, two techniques named after some of my favorite 80s movies that I use to stay safe with walking on the street. Welcome to the channel for preppers in the meaty part of the Bell curve…the 68%ers. Keeping preparedness fear and fantasy free! ***ALL CONTENT IS 100% HUMAN*** Links: Join the 68%ers! youtube.com/channel/UCYfozK_NJM9H3GmU9O5mfGg/join Buy Me a Coffee! buymeacoffee.com/miketangowhiskey My Amazon Store amazon.com/shop/miketangowhiskey Refuge Medical Affiliate Link refugemedical.com/MikeTango Walhle-Tec Preparedness https://wahletec.com/MTW

Surviving Civil Unrest in Your Neighborhood ? Episode Description Civil unrest sounds like a big, far-off problem—until it’s happening two streets over, helicopters are circling, and your grocery store closes early “just in case.” In this episode, we break down what civil unrest actually looks like at the neighborhood level, how it spreads, and how to protect your home, your family, and your sanity when things start feeling off. This isn’t about rooftop turrets or movie heroics—it’s about boring, smart preparedness that keeps you out of trouble and gets you through your own Personal Apocalypse. ? Episode Breakdown ? Mad, Mad World – Record-breaking snow in Kamchatka buries neighborhoods, cars, and buildings, plus a grave-robbery story straight out of a horror movie. ? What Civil Unrest Really Looks Like at Street Level – How real unrest starts with “inconveniences,” not explosions: store hours changing, events getting canceled, and everything just feeling slightly… off. ?️ From Downtown to Your Driveway – Real-world examples (LA ’92, Katrina, Ferguson, 2020, UK, France) and how crowds, closures, and police triage push unrest from city centers into regular neighborhoods and suburbs. ? Home as the “Gray House” – Making your place look boring and not worth the hassle: low-profile appearance, discreet hardening (locks, film, lighting, cameras), and managing light/noise so you don’t become the interesting house on the block. ? Shelter-in-Place Mindset – Staying calm when things get loud outside: observation over reaction, keeping kids steady with routine, and remembering your job is to protect your people—not the whole neighborhood. ?‍?‍? Neighborhood Dynamics & “Mutual Aid Lite” – How roles naturally appear under stress (fixer, medical neighbor, info guy), why being “the prepper guy” can become a liability, and how to stay friendly but non-committal. ? Movement & Get-Home Realism – When you do have to move: timing over speed, avoiding peak chaos, blending in as a gray man, and why your footwear and fuel level matter more than any tacticool gear. ? Communication & Information Control – Staying informed without doom-scrolling yourself into panic: filtering rumors, focusing on info that actually changes decisions, and keeping your family looped in with simple, calm updates. ? Gear That Actually Helps in Unrest – Everyday-looking gear that shines when things get weird: radios, power banks, headlamps, fire extinguishers, gloves, first aid/trauma basics, and low-key EDC that doesn’t scream “operator.” ? Dumb Things People Do During Unrest – Filming everything, confronting strangers, arguing online, playing hero, advertising your supplies or politics, and assuming “it’ll blow over” instead of quietly getting ready. ? Quick & Dirty Medical Tip – Eye safety during chaos: backups for glasses/contacts, flushing chemicals, when to shield the eye and seek emergency care, and why eye PPE matters when debris and irritants are flying. ? BattlBox Review – Closing out with thoughts on the latest BattlBox gear and how it fits into real-world unrest and home-readiness scenarios. ?️ Podcast Sponsors BattlBox – Monthly subscription box packed with legit outdoor, survival, and EDC gear (not filler junk), starting at $34.99. Get 15% off your first box at ? Survive.BattlBox.com/CasualPreppers Poncho Outdoors – High-quality flannels and western shirts built for real use: hidden pockets, great fit, and a look that goes from projects to dinner. ? ponchooutdoors.com/CASUALPREPPERS LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix with a science-backed ratio (1000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium). Perfect for bug out bags and EDC. ? DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers #StaySurvived

If humans are ever going to expand into space itself, it will have to be for a reason. Optimists think that reason is simply due to our love of exploration itself. But in history, it is more often a profit motive that has led humans to seek out new lands. So, it stands to reason that, in order for us to truly begin space colonization, we will have to have a business-related reason to do so. A new paper from the lab of Srivatsan Raman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and recently published in PLOS Biology, describes one potential such business case - genetically modifying bacteriophages to attack antibiotic resistant bacteria.