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Intelligence Scoop: Why Governments Want Us To Stockpile

Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2026 · 35 min

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In the last weeks, we’ve had dire warnings from governments and intelligence agencies across the world, warning of a cyber apocalypse and a global internet meltdown.

At the same time, the British government has told people to start storing 72 hours of supplies and the Pentagon in the US has told its bases they need to survive for 90s days without outside support.

So this week, David and Gordon are asking: are we doomed and should we start prepping?

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