Episodes

  • Signals in the Static

    Signals in the Static
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains how leaders keep people informed when phones and internet go dark. Learn how to layer your comms, establish neighborhood check-in systems, and practice information discipline so trust stays strong. Plus, get a simple challenge to identify two backup ways to communicate if the grid goes down.
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    6 mins
  • The First Decision: Clarity in the Fog

    The First Decision: Clarity in the Fog
    Aug 19 2025
    In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explores how to find clarity when the road ahead is flooded and the information is incomplete. Learn how to set priorities, filter out noise, and commit to action without getting stuck in hesitation. Plus, get a simple exercise to prepare alternate routes before you need them—because in a real crisis, waiting to “figure it out” can cost you everything.
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    7 mins
  • AmCon Daily Brief – 2025-08-18

    AmCon Daily Brief – 2025-08-18
    Aug 18 2025
    Daily SITREP + host commentary. More: www.AmericanContingency.com
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    7 mins
  • The Lights Go Out and the Phone’s Dead—Now What?

    The Lights Go Out and the Phone’s Dead—Now What?
    Aug 16 2025
    In this Scenario Saturday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby walks through what to do when a blackout and comms failure hit at the same time. Learn how the Preparedness Mantra—knowledge, equipment, and practice—keeps you moving when others freeze, and why your Community Assistance Group (CAG) is the real force multiplier in moments like these. Plus, get a practical weekend checklist (and a dry run challenge) to test your readiness before the next crisis moment arrives.
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    9 mins
  • 5 Bullet Friday - 15 Aug 2025

    5 Bullet Friday - 15 Aug 2025
    Aug 15 2025
    In this 5 Bullet Friday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby shares highlights from the field, including a successful local Adventure Challenge in South Dakota, this weekend’s Huntsville Hamfest, August’s leadership training focus, upcoming member calls, and the Word of the Week. Stay connected, stay prepared, and find out what’s ahead for Scenario Saturday.
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    9 mins
  • Build Trust Before the Storm

    Build Trust Before the Storm
    Aug 14 2025
    In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains why the time to build trust is before the storm—not during it. Discover the three pillars of trust that keep teams moving in the chaos—consistency, competence, and care—and learn simple, everyday actions to strengthen trust so it’s ready when you need it most.
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    7 mins
  • Control vs. Leadership in a Crisis

    Control vs. Leadership in a Crisis
    Aug 13 2025

    In a crisis, control and leadership aren’t the same—and confusing the two can slow your response. In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains why trying to control every decision can create dangerous bottlenecks, while true leadership empowers others to act. Learn how to shift from being the choke point to becoming a force multiplier, and try a simple delegation challenge you can practice before the next crisis moment.
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    7 mins
  • Crisis Management 101: The First 90 Seconds

    Crisis Management 101: The First 90 Seconds
    Aug 12 2025

    The first 90 seconds of a crisis can make or break your response. In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby breaks down how to turn confusion into coordinated action before it’s too late. Learn the three-part framework—Assess, Decide, Act—and how to identify the roles that naturally emerge in those critical first moments. Plus, discover a simple drill you can run tonight to sharpen your team’s response when every second counts.
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    7 mins