The Brian Nichols Show

Keith Erwood, business continuity and disaster recovery expert, joins Brian Nichols to reveal how a guy with a box of donuts walked into a company and stole the keys to their entire network - and why 40% of small businesses never reopen after a major disaster. No firewall stopped him. No alarm went off. He just smiled, handed over donuts, and photographed the passwords taped to people's monitors. This is the gap between the cybersecurity you THINK you have... and the social engineering, ransomware, and crisis events actually hitting small businesses in 2026. We expose the uncomfortable truth most owners refuse to hear. That "we have insurance" is not a plan. That "checking the box" on security standards is basically a roadmap for the bad guys. And that the threats aren't just hackers anymore - they're supply chain meltdowns, geopolitical shocks, power outages, and disasters that used to hit once a century now landing every other year. Keith's spent 20+ years prepping everyone from Fortune 100 names to family-run shops, and he lays out the exact playbook. Here's the part nobody wants to sit with... A disruption of a few hours? Survivable. A few days? Painful. But once a small business goes dark for a full week, the cash flow dies - and most owners don't have the tools to come back from that. So the real question isn't "could this happen to me." It's "how long could I actually survive if it did?" Inside, Keith breaks down the 2019 disaster drill he ran that everyone laughed at - an earthquake plus a pandemic at the same time - months before COVID did exactly that (22:56). He walks through the stolen-truck insurance claim that got denied... then reversed into a $30,000 check after one 15-minute phone call (25:30). And he reveals the free tools any owner can use to find their weak points today (28:59). If you got value from this one, do us a favor and share it - and tag Brian @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe for new episodes every week. And today's show is powered by Cardio Miracle, the best heart health supplement on the planet - grab yours at https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS for 15% off. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 4:17 - The "It Won't Happen To Me" Trap 7:47 - A Guy With Donuts Hacked Their Whole Office 10:47 - Zero To Disaster-Proof In 6 Months 16:06 - Asteroids, Iran & The Threats Nobody Sees Coming 22:56 - The COVID Drill They Laughed At 25:30 - The Insurance Trap That Wipes You Out 28:59 - Free Tools To Protect Your Business Keith Erwood / Erwood Group: Erwood Group (main site) - https://erwoodgroup.com Free Risk Assessment Tool + Downtime Calculator (Free Resources section) - https://erwoodgroup.com Free Membership Site (more free tools + live workshops) - https://members.erwoodgroup.com Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS (15% off) Brian / The Brian Nichols Show: X / Facebook / Instagram - @BNicholsLiberty CX Without the BS (Brian's UCaaS/CX podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Ralston, Director of Operations at You Are The Power, joins Brian Nichols to reveal how Child Protective Services financially profits from seizing children — and why government overreach at the local level is happening to innocent families across all 50 states. With a 98-99% success rate, You Are The Power is exposing how CPS misdiagnosis, federal Title IV funding, and unelected juvenile court judges create a system that tears families apart — not to protect children, but to collect federal dollars. From eminent domain abuse targeting family farms to ordinances taxing wheelchair users, this episode breaks down the real mechanics of local government corruption and what you can do about it today. We expose the reality of a foster care system where reunification rates sit at just 15-20% — not because parents are guilty, but because there's no financial incentive to return your child. You need to hear this blueprint for fighting back: how You Are The Power's "people to policy to principle" approach has delivered over 1,000% growth in wins and reunited families that the system tried to destroy. If you believe government is supposed to protect the vulnerable, this episode will change what you think you know. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro: When Government Goes Wrong, You Are The Power 1:36 - Who Is Ryan Ralston? From Volunteer to Director of Operations 2:47 - What Is You Are The Power? Mission, Scope & All 50 States 5:15 - The 98-99% Win Rate: How They Win Against Local Government 6:52 - The Dark Truth: How Government Profits From Seizing Your Children 9:05 - The Weakest Targets: Medically Fragile Kids & The System Built Against Them 12:30 - Federal Funding's Dirty Secret: Why Reunification Rates Are Only 15-20% 15:10 - Medical Misdiagnosis: How Innocent Parents Get Labeled Abusers 18:48 - Epstein, Pam Bondi & America's Backwards Priorities on Child Trafficking 20:07 - The "People to Policy to Principle" Approach That's Changing Everything 23:21 - The Numbers Don't Lie: 333 Cases to 810 to 1,500 — The Growth Explosion 25:14 - Why New Media Is the Weapon Government Didn't See Coming 26:51 - Win Wire: Family Farms, Eminent Domain & Wheelchair Taxes 31:20 - Playing Offense: How You Can Help From Wherever You Are 32:23 - How to Get Involved With You Are The Power (It Takes 5 Minutes) 36:44 - Final Thoughts, Contact Info & How to Request Help LINKS SECTION 🔗 You Are The Power — https://www.yourthepower.net 📬 Contact / Request Help — https://www.yourthepower.net/contact-us ❤️ Cardio Miracle (Show Sponsor — 15% off with code TBNS) — https://www.CardiomMiracle.com/TBNS 🌐 The Brian Nichols Show — https://www.briannicholsshow.com ▶️ YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4_lp8HJLQosanF1nfWZWg 📺 Rumble — https://rumble.com/c/TheBrianNicholsShow 🎧 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/5wM9eq2ZEu8LkG8LvOFMtU 🎧 Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-nichols-show/id1334346967 Follow Brian: 🐦 X (Twitter) — https://www.x.com/BNicholsLiberty 📘 Facebook — https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook 📧 Submit Listener Questions — brian@briannicholsshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Briscoe Cain joins Brian Nichols to reveal his campaign for the new Texas 9th District and why "pragmatic" politics is fueling the socialist agenda . Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain exposes the "Doge Committee" scam in deep-red Texas , details the specific legislation banning China and foreign adversaries from buying American soil , and explains why conservatives must adopt a "survival" mindset to defeat the enemies of the West. We expose the reality of political theater and why you need to stop waiting for a savior. Briscoe drops an uncomfortable truth about the "professional wrestling" nature of Congress , why the GOP establishment is terrified of actual budget cuts , and the controversial demographic shifts that are splitting men and women at the voting booth. If you are tired of losing gracefully, this is the blueprint for how we finally start winning. Chapters 0:00 - Intro: The Sales & Marketing of Politics 1:36 - Dad Life: Raising 5 Boys on the Campaign Trail 2:35 - From Refinery Worker to State Rep 5:00 - Exposing the "Pro Wrestling" Nature of Congress 6:54 - Principles vs. Pragmatism: The Thomas Massie Test 8:37 - The "Survival" Mindset: Defeating the Socialist Agenda 11:39 - How the Left Weaponizes Language 13:40 - The "Doge" Scam: Why Gov Efficiency Failed in Texas 16:32 - Texas Debt Crisis: The $15,000 Secret 18:24 - Banning China & Iran From Buying American Land 22:04 - The Great Gender Divide: Men vs. Women Voters 23:57 - Stop Checking Out: How to Win Local Battles 25:02 - The Elon Musk Effect: Business Leaders Waking Up 28:04 - Why the GOP Failed the Next Generation 32:43 - The New Texas 9th District Strategy Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Links Section Briscoe Cain Campaign: Briscoecain.com Briscoe Cain on X (Twitter): @BriscoeCain ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! 📧Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Dr. Mike IGNORING SCIENCE ON PURPOSE!? Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh joins Brian Nichols to reveal the uncomfortable truth about childhood vaccines and why the collapse of public health trust is happening right now. We dive deep into the data that mainstream influencers like Dr. Mike ignore, specifically regarding the "one-size-fits-all" CDC schedule and the lack of studies on vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children. Dr. Gator explains why the medical establishment's refusal to debate—or even acknowledge—valid parental concerns about side effects and the sheer volume of shots is driving families away from modern medicine entirely. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS We expose the reality of informed consent and the financial incentives keeping the system broken. You need to hear this blueprint for navigating your child's health without fear or coercion. Dr. Gator breaks down the specific research gaps in autism studies, why the "anti-vax" label is a weapon used to silence nuance, and how parents can finally take back control from a system that demands blind obedience. This is the balanced, data-driven conversation you aren't allowed to have on cable news. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 06:25 - The "Dr. Mike" Problem & Influencer Arrogance 11:30 - The Data: Autism & Vaccine Safety Studies 17:54 - Why You Can't Sue Vaccine Companies 18:28 - Public Health Has Failed (RFK Jr. Was Right?) 31:59 - A Message to Doctors: Stop Bullying Parents 36:14 - How to Fix the System Links:Cardio Miracle: https://cardiomiracle.com/tbns (Use code TBNS for 15% off) Guest Website (Dr. Joel Warsh): https://instagram.com/drjoelgator Substack: https://drjoelgator.substack.com/Book (Amazon): Between a Shot and a Hard Place: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Shot-Hard-Place-Warsh/dp/1662959710The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannicholsshow.com ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! 📧Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices