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#1464: Preparing for a long “societal winter” with author James Wesley Rawles and tips from SurvivalBlog.com. Brielle Kennington on why public schools are not the best fit for everyone. #1464: Tuesday, September 20, 2022   Author James Wesley Rowels of SurvivalBlog.com 0:00-43:18 shares tips on being prepared including… Preparing your family for hard times, job losses and supply shortages. The value of firewood in a world reliant on long supply chains. Jim discusses how our economy has changed especially since the 1970's. Is it possible the US could go into hyperinflation?  Jim shares info on his Patriots series of novels. What is the American Redoubt? As a relocation consultant, where does Jim recommend people relocate? Is there a separatist movement brewing?   Brielle Kennington is the administrator of Flagstaff Education Advocates 43:19-74:03 and shares her families education story, why she supports school choice, how the ESA plan helped her kids education, why the Save Our Schools movement is wrong in trying to end school choice and info on the Arizona Superintendents race and local school board races. Candidate info shared during the interview: Gretchen Slover for FUSD School Board: https://www.gretchenslover4fusd.com Michelle “Mindy” Thomas for FUSD School Board: https://mindythomas1.wixsite.com/mindy-thomas Flagstaff Education Advocates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335083424222388     SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!

Episode 168. I'm joined by James Wesley, Rawles of Survivalblog.com to break down the developments from Davos and the World Economic Forum, the looming disaster in the Eurozone and the growing economic hegemony looking to supplant the US Dollar as the world reserve currency. We then break down some of the lessons in guerrilla warfare from Ukraine and training tips people need to focus on now for an uncertain US future. Nehemiah Strong discount code: SCOUT1 Radio Contra Sponsors: Civil Defense Manual Tactical Wisdom Blacksmith Publishing Radio Contra Patron Program Brushbeater Training Calendar Brushbeater Forum Palmetto State Armory Primary Arms ReadyWise Storable Food

This week Michael reviews Sue Tidwell's book CRIES OF THE SAVANNA, a hunting book for non-hunters. Also, a quick look at where we are and how you can be ready for the next attack of the black swans! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 119. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: CRIES OF THE SAVANNA: An Adventure/Sue Tidwell What Would Nuclear War Look Like The Organic Prepper Survival Blog African Music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbira https://www.amazon.com/Experience-African-Music-Drumming-Soukouss/dp/B004U83690

Episode 148. I'm joined by James Wesley Rawles of Survivalblog.com and author of the Patriots series to discuss the danger the Dollar is currently in, investment strategies for precious metals, and how to better prepare yourselves and communities for the potential coming unrest as the result of a economy run amok. We The People Holders 15% Off Code: PARTISAN Radio Contra Sponsors: Civil Defense Manual Tactical Wisdom Blacksmith Publishing Radio Contra Patron Program Brushbeater Training Calendar Brushbeater Forum Palmetto State Armory Primary Arms ReadyWise Storable Food

Episode 119. I'm honored to be joined by James Wesley, Rawles, owner of Survivalblog.com, author of numerous well known books including Patriots and Land of Promise, to discuss preparedness basics for both new and well seasoned preppers alike, what got him into prepping from a young age, the trends in the survivalist community over the years and where he sees the US headed in the next few years. Radio Contra Sponsors: Civil Defense Manual Tactical Wisdom Blacksmith Publishing Radio Contra Patron Program Brushbeater Training Calendar Brushbeater Forum Palmetto State Armory Primary Arms ReadyWise Storable Food

James Wesley Rawles of SurvivalBlog.com joins me today to talk about the perfect storm of supply shortages and massive monetary creation which are edging America closer to a complete hyperinflationary collapse.

History of Mothers day. Bank of America says hyperinflation is coming. Practical ways to plan on things you will need to get by.want to know how your food is effected? Listen to some of the video podcast on this site ice age farmer | food, abundance, warmthWhere and how to startStart With a "List of Lists" - SurvivalBlog.com

Michael Z. Williamson is an author who writes both military fiction and science fiction and is best known for his libertarian-themed Freehold series, exploring military and political themes as well as first contact with alien beings. With 25 years of service in the Army and Air Force, he has consulted on military matters and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog. www.facebook.com/Michael-Z-Willia…-115086425180711

Michael Z. Williamson is an author who writes both military fiction and science fiction and is best known for his libertarian-themed Freehold series, exploring military and political themes as well as first contact with alien beings. With 25 years of service in the Army and Air Force, he has consulted on military matters and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog. www.facebook.com/Michael-Z-Williamson-115086425180711

We talk about Joe Biden giving his first press brief. The New chief of diversity for US special operations command (what a sad joke!) Mr Richard Torres-Estrada.  Also the new mileage tax proposal. We also look at Practical ways to put food and supplies in reserve.SurvivalBlog.com - The Daily Web Log for Prepared Individuals Living in Uncertain Times.If you would like to receive the weekly text email us at wagoh58d@gmail.com and place the word Text in the subject line and include your cell number and first name. Your information will never be given out your privacy and security I take very seriously!   

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 194, originally published in December 2013. James Wesley Rawles, creator of SurvivalBlog.com has written a new book, Expatriates: A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse and was in the news recently for his discussion about the recent failures of the EBT (food stamp) system and what it would mean if there was a long term outage. Rawles touts himself a survivalist author and lecturer. He's also a former U.S. Army intelligence officer, and now works as a full-time blogger and freelance writer. Rawles grew up in the Bomb Shelter era, and says that mind set just never wore off. In addition to his well known blog, he has authored several best selling nonfiction and fiction survivalists books with an expertise in retreat security, food storage, firearms, communications, first aid, and off-grid power systems. He has a B.A. degree from San Jose State University with minor degrees in military science, history, and military history. He served as a U.S. Army Intelligence Corps officer and has held a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access. In addition, James also attended the Army NBC defense officer's course, as well as Northern Warfare School at Fort Greeley, Alaska. Before resigning his commission as a Captain, he worked numerous live intelligence gathering and analysis missions overseas the tactical and strategic levels. Website: www.SurvivalBlog.com

Today's Flash Back Friday takes us to Episode 72, from January 2012. In this episode, Jason Hartman talks with James Wesley Rawles about his book, Survivor: A Novel of the Coming Collapse. While the book may be a fictional post-apocalyptic thriller, James provides a picture of what life could be like for the unprepared should life as we know it come to an abrupt end. The two discuss the possibilities, and consequences, of such horrific incidents as all three power grids going down across the country, the raiding of grocery stores (who no longer keep stock in the back of the store), the lack of clean water, and the high possibility of rioting in larger cities. For more details, listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. James reminds people about the need to pick carefully where they're going to live, emphasizing the need for access to clean water and water filters. James Wesley, Rawles is a survivalist author and lecturer, and the founder and editor of SurvivalBlog.com. He is a former U.S. Army intelligence officer and now works as a full-time blogger and freelance writer. He held Top Secret security clearance with Special Background Investigation and was granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. He was awarded Officer specialty and achieved the rank of Captain. He attended the Army NBC defense officer's course, as well as Northern Warfare School at Fort Greeley, Alaska. Website: www.SurvivalBlog.com “Without clean water, you're a refugee in one day.”

On this show we will be talking with our good friend, Author, Creator and Editor of the SurvivalBlog; Jim Rawles. Also talking about Troy’s trip to WY and MT, Doug’s new Duck Hunting Guide Service, Puppies, and other oddities. 

On this show we will be talking with our good friend, Author, Creator and Editor of the SurvivalBlog; Jim Rawles. Also talking about Troy’s trip to WY and MT, Doug’s new Duck Hunting Guide Service, Puppies, and other oddities. 

In episode 53, Phil and John sit down with preparedness legend James Wesley, Rawles to discuss basic emergency skills. The brothers also cover a millenial survey on capitalism, gold, silver and much MORE! www.SurvivalBlog.com https://survivalblog.com/newbies/ Kennedy Financial Website: www.PhilipKennedy.com Financial Judo: www.FinancialJudoBook.com Kennedy Financial Blog www.KennedyFinancialBlog.com John Kennedy's blog: www.JohnRobertKennedy.com Like KF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KennedyFinancial/1414628248835502 Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennedyFinance Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsWh9tf4L2tWgAzPJeh9l3g

I love to explore interesting financial markets which are accessible to the common person who demonstrates a little bit of interest. Today we dig into one such market: guns. I've invited James Wesley, Rawles onto the show today to discuss how you can intelligently invest in guns as a means to wealth. We cover: Speculative approaches and non-speculative approaches. How to leverage small amounts of money by buying specific firearm components. Interesting little wrinkles in the marketplace. Etc. Enjoy the show! Joshua Jim's website: www.survivalblog.com Support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

Famed survivalist and author James Wesley, Rawles of survival blog joins Nurse Amy for an interesting and educational interview in this episode of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question put to him by one of Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast listeners as a member of Jack's Expert Council.

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Nurse Amy interviews James Wesley, Rawles of the popular survivalblog.com, and author of various fiction and non-fiction books on survival and preparedness. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question from one of our friend Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast audience.  

Famed survivalist and author James Wesley, Rawles of survival blog joins Nurse Amy for an interesting and educational interview in this episode of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question put to him by one of Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast listeners as a member of Jack's Expert Council.

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Nurse Amy interviews James Wesley, Rawles of the popular survivalblog.com, and author of various fiction and non-fiction books on survival and preparedness. Also, Dr. Bones, Joe Alton, MD, answers a question from one of our friend Jack Spirko's Survival Podcast audience.  

Today, we welcome Jim Rawles, Founder and Editor of SurvivalBlog.com back on the show to discuss improving your lifestyle and personal resilience by moving. We talk about optimizing your lifestyle within the United States by carefully selecting your location as well as the pros and cons of international expatriation. Topics include: Ideas for playing the "State Line Jumping Game" (living in a no-income-tax state and shopping next door in no-sales-tax state). Brief mention of the "Five Flags Theory." In essence, the idea is that you can arrange your affairs over five different countries: Flag 1: Business Base-These are places where you make your money. They must be different from your personal fiscal domicile, the place where you legally reside. Flag 2: Passport & Citizenship-These should be from a country unconcerned about offshore citizens and what they do outside its borders. Flag 3: Domicile-This should be a tax haven with good communications. A place where wealthy, productive people can be creative, live, relax, prosper and enjoy themselves. Such a place should not be threatened by war or revolution and preferably should enjoy good levels of banking secrecy. Flag 4: Asset Repository-This should be a place from which assets, securities and business affairs can be managed anonymously by proxy. Flag 5: Playgrounds-These are places where you would actually physically spend your time. Jim's idea for "The American Redoubt" The Free State Project and Free State Wyoming Estimate your own tax savings with SaveTaxesByMoving.com Considerations for international expatriation: taxation, language skills, friendly to foreigners, strength of the economy, crime rate, climate and lifestyle, gun laws, homeschooling laws. etc/ Discussion of Finland, the Philippines, Swizerland, New Zealand, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uraguay For more information check out the Sovereign Society and International Living For a Second Passport opportunity, consider St. Kitts and Nevitts Check out Jim's novel: Expatriates Enjoy! Joshua

There's a lot of interest in our current-day world with the ideas of survivalism and prepping. One visit to your local bookstore's magazine rack will illustrate this to you. Economic recessions and depressions, market instability, political gyrations...all of these things contribute to a general sense of unease for many people. What could we learn about financial planning if we applied the mindset of a survivalist to our current reality? I'm thrilled to bring you an interview today with James Wesley, Rawles. James literally wrote the book on how to survive the end of the world as we know it, among others. Jim has authored 6 books on the topics of modern survivalism: How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When You're on Your Own Liberators: A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse (his brand-new book) Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse Expatriates: A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse Founders, a Novel of the Coming Collapse Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse Jim's blog, SurvivalBlog.com has had almost 70,000,000 unique visits since July of 2005 and is one of the most comprehensive compendiums of survival information online. The interview covers: Stockpiling as a financial strategy (the "Alpha Strategy") Alternative investments such as precious metals, ammunition, and productive farmland Functioning in a barter economy Buying nickels for a guaranteed investment return Applying ethics and morals in an immoral society Enjoy! Joshua Links: SurvivalBlog.com  "Getting Started" on SurvivalBlog "IRA Nationalization" on SurvivalBlog FAQ on Pre-1898 firearms RPF Episode 84: "Protect Your Wealth From Inflation by Implementing the Alpha Strategy (by John Pugsley): Concept, Implementation, and Problems" Jim's article on Investing in Nickels

Topic: The Technological Future of War. Speakers: Jim Beall, Charles E. Gannon, Mark Wandrey, Bart Kemper, and Michael Z. Williamson. Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the United States military after 25 years and is both a science fiction and military fiction author. He is also associate editor at SurvivalBlog where he does reviews of disaster preparedness products. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions. He tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. He is the author of at least ten military SF novels, one of which is a collaboration with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Jim Beall has been a nuclear engineer for over 40 years. His experience in engineering and power systems began as a naval officer. After the USN he worked in design, construction, inspection, and assessment at a nuclear utility and at an architectural engineering firm before joining the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC). Dr. Charles E. Gannon was a Distinguished Professor of English at St. Bonaventure University and a Fulbright Senior Specialist (2004-2009). As a member of the think-tank SIGMA, he has advised the Pentagon, Air Force, Army, NATO, DARPA, DHS, NASA, and other agencies. His earlier credits include film and TV writing & production in NYC. These days he is principally known as a New York Times bestselling author. Mark Wandrey is a writer who has had a lifetime of diverse jobs, extensive travels, and living in most areas of the country. He is best known for his Earth Song series of novels. Bart Kemper is a Professional Engineer who works as a consultant for the US military. He is also a writer, soldier, photographer, inventor, and problem solver. Based in Louisiana, he also works in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam and Washington State. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the August 20, 2014 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 55 minutes] This panel was recorded in front of an audience on June 28, 2014 in Chattanooga TN at the SF&F convention LibertyCon. Stephen Euin Cobb is an author, futurist, magazine writer and host of the award-winning podcast The Future And You. A contributing editor for Space and Time Magazine; he has also been a regular contributor for Robot, H+, Grim Couture and Port Iris magazines; and he spent three years as a columnist and contributing editor for Jim Baen's Universe Magazine. He is an artist, essayist, game designer, transhumanist, and is on the Advisory Board of The Lifeboat Foundation. Stephen is the author an ebook about the future entitled: Indistinguishable from Magic: Predictions of Revolutionary Future Science.

James Wesley Rawles, creator of SurvivalBlog.com has written a new book, Expatriates: A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse and was in the news recently for his discussion about the recent failures of the EBT (food stamp) system and what it would mean if there was a long term outage. Rawles touts himself a survivalist author and lecturer. He's also a former U.S. Army intelligence officer, and now works as a full-time blogger and freelance writer. Rawles grew up in the Bomb Shelter era, and says that mind set just never wore off. In addition to his well known blog, he has authored several best selling nonfiction and fiction survivalists books with an expertise in retreat security, food storage, firearms, communications, first aid, and off-grid power systems. He has a B.A. degree from San Jose State University with minor degrees in military science, history, and military history. He served as a U.S. Army Intelligence Corps officer and has held a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access. In addition, James also attended the Army NBC defense officer's course, as well as Northern Warfare School at Fort Greeley, Alaska. Before resigning his commission as a Captain, he worked numerous live intelligence gathering and analysis missions overseas the tactical and strategic levels.  SurvivalBlog has more than 300,000 readers per week, and it is considered the Internet's premier source of information on family preparedness and survival topics. Rawles credits his study of Austrian Economics and his Conservative/Constitutionalist-Libertarian political views with shaping his perspective on preparedness.  For the past 20 years, Rawles has primarily worked as a journalist and technical writer. During that time, he wrote a full length survivalist novel, titled "Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse." He later authored several sequels to that novel, one of which reached #3 on the New York Times bestsellers list and also wrote the very popular non-fiction book "How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times".  You can learn more about James at SurvivalBlog.com 

Join Supernatural Girlz Helene Olsen and Patricia Baker as they interview Dr. Cynthia Koelker about her book, Armageddon Medicine: How to Be Your Own Doctor in 2012 and Beyond – An Instruction Manual.   “Survivalism” has gone mainstream, and family preparedness is now considered both legitimate and prudent in an uncertain world.  Natural disasters such as devastating hurricanes, wars and the world financial crisis have increased concerns that the government cannot be relied upon to keep us safe and healthy. Dr. Koelker, a board-certified family physician of over twenty years’ experience, is more than qualified to write a manual on medical preparedness. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and M.I.T. She financed her medical education by serving in the National Health Service Corps. She is the founder and head of the Armageddonmedicine.com website, and also serves as chief medical editor for SurvivalBlog.com. She is also the author of the book 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care, (2009), published by Plume Books/Penguin, and has appeared in the media to discuss medical preparedness and related issues. “This book is dedicated to my children and grandchildren, with the hope that they never need to use it.” Dr. Cynthia Koelker  Join us and learn how to SURVIVE!            

Michael Z. Williamson,Philip R. Cox and Janet Morris are today's featured speakers. Topic: (Second Half of discussion on) Future Weapons, including Post-Projectile weapons and "non-lethal" or "Less-than-lethal" weapons. Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the United States military after 25 years and is both a science fiction and military fiction author. He is also associate editor at SurvivalBlog where he does reviews of disaster preparedness products. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions. He tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. He is the author of at least ten military SF novels, one of which is a collaboration with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Janet Morris is President and CEO of M2 Technologies, Inc., a woman-owned corporation specializing in non-lethal weapons (NLW), novel technology applications, tactics and technology. Her seminal non-lethal concept and novel technology applications work has been used by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and was excerpted in the Army's Draft Operations Concept for Disabling Measures (920904). She has taught or provided course material to the U.S. Air Force's Air Command and Staff College, National Defense University's (IRMC) School of Information Warfare and Strategy, and Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory's Non-Lethal Institute. She has provided and presented seminars and briefings to the Defense Science Board, the Congressional Research Service, Senate Armed Services Committee Staff, and the Center for Naval Analysis. Philip R. Cox has been an engineer in the military-industrial complex for the last thirty years. His career has included the development of many fine spacecraft and weapons of mass destruction. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the September 12, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 28 minutes] This panel was recorded on July 21, 2012 before a live audience in Chattanooga Tennessee at the science fiction and fantasy convention: LibertyCon. Special thanks go to Derek Spraker and John Trieber of LibertyCon who recorded this, and many other panels for me; and to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel for having such a fine sound system.

Michael Z. Williamson, Philip R. Cox and Janet Morris are today's featured speakers. Topic: Future Weapons, including Post-Projectile weapons and "non-lethal" or "Less-than-lethal" weapons. (First of two parts.) Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the United States military after 25 years and is both a science fiction and military fiction author. He is also associate editor at SurvivalBlog where he does reviews of disaster preparedness products. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions. He tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. He is the author of at least ten military SF novels, one of which is a collaboration with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Janet Morris is President and CEO of M2 Technologies, Inc., a woman-owned corporation specializing in non-lethal weapons (NLW), novel technology applications, tactics and technology. Her seminal non-lethal concept and novel technology applications work has been used by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and was excerpted in the Army's Draft Operations Concept for Disabling Measures (920904). She has taught or provided course material to the U.S. Air Force's Air Command and Staff College, National Defense University's (IRMC) School of Information Warfare and Strategy, and Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory's Non-Lethal Institute. She has provided and presented seminars and briefings to the Defense Science Board, the Congressional Research Service, Senate Armed Services Committee Staff, and the Center for Naval Analysis. Philip R. Cox has been an engineer in the military-industrial complex for the last thirty years. His career has included the development of many fine spacecraft and weapons of mass destruction. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the September 5, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 31 minutes] This panel was recorded on July 21, 2012 before a live audience in Chattanooga Tennessee at the science fiction and fantasy convention: LibertyCon. Special thanks go to Derek Spraker and John Trieber of LibertyCon who recorded this, and many other panels for me; and to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel for having such a fine sound system.

Toni Weisskopf, Julie Cochrane, Michael Z. Williamson, and Jason Cordova are our featured guests.  Topic: The growing cultural divide between the military and civilians, as viewed by military personnel and military families. (Part 2) Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the November 30, 2011 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 37 minutes]. This is the second half of a panel recorded on July 16, 2011 in Chattanooga TN, at the SF&F conventionLibertyCon. Toni Weisskopf is the publisher of Baen Books: one of the largest publishers of SF&F in America, and probably the number one publisher of Military SF. Julie Cochrane has degrees and training in chemistry, psychology and computer science. Her hobbies include pistol marksmanship, history, criminology and folk music. She is coauthor of three military SF novels with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Jason Cordova served in the Navy, and is the author of the novel Corruptor. Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the United States military after 25 years and is both a science fiction and military fiction author. He is also associate editor at SurvivalBlog where he does reviews of disaster preparedness products. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions. He tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. He is the author of at least ten military SF novels, one of which is a collaboration with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo.

Toni Weisskopf, Julie Cochrane, Michael Z. Williamson, and Jason Cordova are our featured guests.  Topic: The growing cultural divide between the military and civilians, as viewed by military personnel and military families. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the November 23, 2011 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 34 minutes]. This panel was recorded on July 16, 2011 in Chattanooga TN, at the SF&F convention LibertyCon. Toni Weisskopf is the publisher of Baen Books: one of the largest publishers of SF&F in America, and probably the number one publisher of Military SF. Julie Cochrane has degrees and training in chemistry, psychology and computer science. Her hobbies include pistol marksmanship, history, criminology and folk music. She is coauthor of three military SF novels with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Jason Cordova served in the Navy, and is the author of the novel Corruptor. Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the United States military after 25 years and is both a science fiction and military fiction author. He is also associate editor at SurvivalBlog where he does reviews of disaster preparedness products. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions. He tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. He is the author of at least ten military SF novels, one of which is a collaboration with the New York Times best-selling author John Ringo.