The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 5-6 Fresh Air

Episode Date: June 11, 2026

Episode 6 – “Fresh Air” Based on the Changing Earth series novels.Trapped in the depths of tyranny, Erika seizes her moment. When the chance for freedom appears, she fights with everything she has left. While her family waits in the free territories, one woman refuses to stay broken. This episode is about the spark that refuses to die — and the desperate fight to breathe free air again.Get your gear, Subscribe, and help the Changing Earth world go around. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.Support PBN and become a MEMBER of the PBN FAMILY! Free courses, Members only videos, reviews, and podcast! The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!Newsletter – Welcome PBN FamilyGet Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAYSupport PBN with a Donation 

I remember a time before the Great Quake. I found the love of my life, and I married her. But that wasn't the greatest day of my life. The greatest day was when I found her, three months after the Great Quake. I thought we could take our family and live quietly in the woods. But we couldn't stand by and watch people become refugees, and refugees began. become slaves. Chosen by the resistance, my wife became the lone survivor, the savior of the refugees. I stand by her side, fighting for all of God's people. This is life on the changing

earth. I thought you said you killed Vince. I put two bulls in the man myself. That was no ghost. It was Vince Moore. His youngest bulls. was inside the gym. That's who Melvin brought across to Ogallala. That's why the militia was keeping Vince's identity so hidden. If the Supreme General knew he was alive... My ass was being deep shit. We have to shut down the borders and get teams out after him.

I'll talk to Commander Gray. Vince knows I know he's alive. Biddle will have him on the move. But where are they going? They're coming after her. That's the one thing you can be sure. We have to eliminate those targets before they get here. You may want to call the boys back in.

Why would I call the teams in? I need them out hunting. No, Javier and Scott. It might be time to call them home. You need more leadership since we lost. Just say it. Since we lost, Sergei. You know what, Chuck?

You may be right. The sun is coming up. Nothing beats a sunrise with a bounty in the back. At least the Supreme General will be a happy man. For now. Grab Dixon. Yes, DJ. We'll put him in my cell until we're ready to move him.

Roger J. Nobody in or out. I'll go film Mr. Lee in on what's going on and see how fast he can get hot here at Scott up. Yuri, you said the boy was feverish before we left. Let's go check on it. I don't know why this boy is still alive, especially Mel. Think about it, Yuri. If his father comes for his mother, I'll send his father his son,

ease by piece. He... Enough. Nickleton, take the northern perimeter. Greg, you got the east, Gare West, and Ned, you got the south. Ben it should be here soon. Daniel sure is getting big. Too fast. You've all had to grow up a too fast.

We didn't have an option, Dad. It is what it is. Maybe we did, and I just couldn't see it. You know, Dad, it was the time at Dolores' Mom was super scared for Daniel. She was wondering if her family would make it through the night. You and Dexter were still out in the cave, waiting to be brought in. Anything could have happened.

She broke down. I couldn't believe it. Mom was always so strong. I thought she could face anything, but without us, she didn't want to. I didn't know that. Me neither. I told her then what I'm going to tell you now. Stop it.

Take a look in the mirror. Feel sorry for yourself and then move on. We made the decisions that we made and we will have to live with that forever. We don't have time to grieve or doubt. We have to keep going or we die. So take that moment. Feel sorry for yourself and then move on. I'm trying, Star.

Well, try harder. Mom's out there and she needs you. Cold. Come here, buddy. She makes it sound so easy. We're all trying, Dad. Wish I could just turn off the emotion and forget her. No, you don't. We can't forget her.

I don't. I just want to hold her and tell her everything is going to be okay. I know, Dad. She likes him. Who? Star. She's always looking at Cole like that. He's older than I am. What am I going to do? I'm not coming here.

Oh shit, maybe they are. You're arguing. Yuri bows to him? I have to get him to like me. Oh, who am I kidding? He's gonna kill me. Where is that boy? Why is this door open?

Damn it, Jeremy. Hold on a second. What happened here, son? Jeremy was drunk last night. He tried to... What? He tried to have sex with me. And you did this to him instead?

Yes, sir. I told him to stop. You had the keys. Why didn't you run? Where am I going to go? My family is dead. I'm in the middle of the central region with a tracker in my arm. Not going to lose my throwing arm. See, Yuri, he's a smart kid. Yeah, yeah. Unchain him. Yes, sir.

T.J., Yuri. What did you do last night? The kid tried to escape. Don't ever lie to me. I was drunk, T.J. I don't remember. Stay the hell away from my prisoners when you're drunk, you piece of shit. I'm so sorry, T. Get out of my sight.

Now, what to do with you? I like you, son. I think we can make use of you. DJ. Yuri. Tell Laredo, we have a new boy for the night. clean-up crew. But so. You're a. Okay, DJ. I'll see you later. I'm quite concerned about what's coming next. Personally, I think we'll probably see food shortages and other disruptions. Are you prepared if things go wrong? Does your family have enough food and supplies on hand to last at least 30 days?

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There you are. Sorry it took us so long. We got hooked up. Let's roll. Bring it in, boys. Where are we heading, Bennett? To Paris. Oh, I always wanted to go to Paris. Me too. My birth mom used to talk about France. What's in the pack? Oh yeah, Night Vision, plus handler's license for gear, Graham, Ben, Ned, Greg, and Penny. What about us? We're the slaves. What? We can't go in there as slaves.

We'll get put into the system. Not if you're with a handler. Hope that sounds comforting. You, me, the kids, Cole, and Hall, I'm sure we're all on their watch list. It's the only way we can move through the region without showing our faces. I am going to tell you, I like this plan more and more every minute. You don't think they'd recognize me and Greg, do you? I don't think so.

You guys were on the rescue team together, but you've been out of the loop for a while. Why would haul me on the list? Long story. But let's just say I've run into the black shirts before. Okay. It's going to be a risk either way. But that's the risk we'll have to take to get her back. If anyone wants to bail out, now's the time.

Let's get her back. Hello, Mr. Lee. Can you give me a second? Oh, by all means, take your time. I thought I told you no one in or out. I'm sorry. Teacher, I was Mr. Lee. I thought he said he was around.

He is, but not what I specifically tell you no one in or out. Oh, she said to fire. Get us a bottle first. I told you to come see me as soon as you were home. I thought you learned the pattern a long time ago, son. I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. Lawner said he was headed over there. And I wanted to go check on the boy.

Her boy? Yes, he was feverish when we left. So, you get home, you run over there to check on him before you come see me. Is that how that's going to work? I did. And now, Lawdner tells me Eric's husband's still alive. That don't beat all. Are you going to call on Scott Javier?

Against my better judgment, I am. You have to kill Vince and Bennett, T.J. You can't capture him and bring him home. They have to die. That's no fun. Stop it, T.J. Get the job done. Call on Grace forces and put yours out as well.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Make it happen, Mr. Lee. I have to move Dixon. And when are you doing that? In a couple of hours. The Supreme General wants him there. All the rebel targets will be in one place. If any of the forces are going to make a move,

now is when they will do it. You better be careful, son. I will, Mr. Lee. Please don't worry. You're all I have to carry on my legacy. The honor is mine, sir. You can do this, Erica. What a great way.

reflection. At least my scar is healing well. Cassidy. Oh, how I wish we would have had more time together. A couple of days fishing by the lake, laughing with vince and gear. Those days are gone now, Erica. I have to get out of here. Then I can make a plan to kill T.J. After that, I haven't seen him since the party. Please God, just one more night. Everything okay, Erica. Yeah. I just wanted to thank you for your kindness. It's my job, ma'am.

Even still, good people are hard to find in this world. It's been my pleasure, ma'am. You know, Sergeant Jefferson? You're not looking so good. Maybe you should take the night off. I've been putting in extra hours for a promotion. Everyone needs a break. I'm sure another guard would fill in for you.

My replacement check is a real jerk. Tell me about it. That's why the Supreme General only post him at night. I'm going to bed early tonight, so I won't even know he's there. Good night, then, ma'am. It's now or never. What do you do, one? I just fell, getting out of the shower. I'm fine.

I need a weapon. What am I going to do? What am I going to do? I need a weapon. The chain? It will have to do. Actually, I'm not feeling so good. No weapon.

Damn you, T.J. Where is that secret door? And come on? Hey, everyone, this is Phil Ravley from the Matter of Facts podcast, voice in the role of Cole Virges. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out the Matter of Fax podcast every Friday on iTunes Citrus Spotify with my co-host Andrew Bobo. Dexter? Yes, sir. Show me your arm. Name's Alphonse Laredo, but you can call me Alphonse. Come with me. We got work to do. Yes, sir. We're cleaning all the cells in this facility.

You can clean this cell. Oh my goodness, that smells horrible. Scoop up the poop and hose down the cell. Here's the shovel. There's a toilet right there. Why would someone poop in their room? Because they're pissed off bitches, get to work. And you get done, I'll give you a mop bucket with plenty of bleach. Oh, that's nasty! Oh, fine. What do I do with it?

Put it in the toilet and flushes? Oh, that's freaking foul. Isn't it? I don't even have words. Sorry, I'm not allowed to help the new crew members. Got to experience the full effect. It's better than being dead. You might not feel that way in a few months.

In a few months, I could be T.J.'s right-hand man. I've heard that before. You better just get used to scoop and poop. What's your name? Dexter. Christy McGuire. I'd shake your hand, but yuck. Cut the chatter and get to work, Christy.

What the hell are you doing out here anyway? I was just moving to the next cell. We'll get on it. Yuri's got us on a tight schedule. We have new girls coming tonight. Okay, Alphonse, don't get all riled up. Do you have the answer to Yuri? Andrew or T.J.? No, don't think so.

I'm ready for the mob. Good job, Dexter. This is where it gets tricky. I memorize the steps. One, two, three, four, five. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine. I'm almost there. I'm almost there.

I'm never. Someone running down the hall. They knocked DJ out. Oh, no. Did I lose the bet? I think so. Okay. I knocked her out cold.

What happened, brother? She hit me with something. Damn near broke my freaking leg. Yeah, she did. I'd love to see what she could do in the pits. She's supposed to be up in her room, attending to the Supreme General. Give me her chain.

Her hands are still holding it. You have to admit, DJ. That chick is tough. Just get me some cuffs in Shackle before she wakes up. On a positive note, you won the bed. Two nights with Kelly. You better be nice, Jackoff. Leave Shiva out of this.

That wasn't part of the bed. You boys got this, and Dixon? I got this. You in Star World got Dixon? No, I'm cool, a little DJ. I'll take this girlie back. Or even. What?

You want to smile at me and back to... Supreme General. I have no use. used for you. I won't. I'm home with me tonight. You'll do whatever I say and worship me like a god? No?

Well, don't worry, Erica. We'll make sure all your dreams come true. Just like I told you, sir, she's a patient woman. She will buy time for as long as she needs to. But she is always thinking of ways to escape and kill. Then she can't stay at my house. No, I don't think so, sir. Can you take care of her?

You seem to be the only one. want it can control her. She's a handful, sir. I'll ensure you're well compensated. I guess I can do that, sir. Good. Now that it's settled, have your men bring McClintock and Dixon upstairs. Erie, make it happen. Yes, DJ. Tomorrow, I was going to show you your wedding present, but I guess tonight will have to do. Bring them in with these two men. Dixon. The revolution is over. You will be my wife so the people can see you, but you will no longer live in my home, except when I want you. I have no place here for disobedient women. I gave you comfort, privacy, security, and food, and this is how you repay me. You piece of refugee garbage. You belong to him. She is my wife.

I'm the only one who sleeps with her. Do you understand me? Yes, Supreme General, sir. Supreme General, sir, I'm so sorry. Please don't do this. I didn't do this. You did. Yuri, Starworth, chain those two up. I'll take care of the girly. We're going home. I heard the Supreme General.

He won't be done with her until after the wedding. I'm just saying, as soon as she's game, I want a peace. Not till I get a turn. I'll bet she'll be willing to help you both. Over my dead body. You'll do as your commander. or you'll pray for death.

Come on. It's time for you to learn manners. Dolores. Is the cleanup crew still in there? They are. If you want the new girl's house there, they need to hurry up. Those ladies will be here in a couple of hours. I'll make sure the cleanup crew gets moving.

Good. I'm starving. All this bullshit with that chick took forever. Yeah, but now she can live in T.J.'s hill, like she deserves. What happened? Erica tried to escape from the Supreme General. You should actually go see T.J. He hit his head hard, split it open, and knocked him out.

Oh, no. Oh, yeah. It's over for me, see Eric Amuler. TJ will own her forever. And I will make sure that boy pays for the sins of his mother. Dolores, go attend T.J. Okay, Chuck. You're not going to do anything with that boy.

TJ's orders. He should be dead. Don't question the man, Yuri. It never ends well. I know. Okay, Deaner. I'll meet you back here. Sounds like a blank.

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You may be helping to save a life. Alphonse, what the hell is taking so long in here? I'm sorry, sir, a couple of the kids were slacking. I got them straightened out. Was this boy one of them? No, sir. He's actually helped me stay on track. He's a hard worker. He's a piece of shit. Get finished, though. We're removing all kinds of people around. tonight and I don't want any problems. Yes sir.

You have one hour. You better watch out for him. I know sir. You let to tell me what you did to piss him off that bad so I can avoid it in the future. Trust me, you don't want to know. I'll make sure we're ready to go before he gets back though. Smart move. What?

Lay your ass down. On the ground? Yes. With fireman. Working out now. But I can't even sit off. I know. You can't leave me here.

It's a new day, girlie. I told you, I own you. I can do whatever I want with you. I suggest you learn to do as you're told. And get very friendly with pain. The choice is yours. Whatever. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Are you okay, T.J.? What are you doing here? Chuck told me to come. Oh, no, look at your head. It's nothing. Let me clean that up. Do what you do, woman. Come over to the sofa.

Why? If you want me to stitch it, I will. But if I glue it, there's less chance of infection. Please, come here. Lay your head on my lap. This is ridiculous. T.J., please. Okay, stay still.

A little super glue. We hold it together. Don't get it wet for nine days. and it'll fall off naturally. This isn't my first rodeo, my sweet. You can't keep up. You fall. Hello, Mr. Lee.

Is G.J. back? Yes, sir. Send him in, Jeannie. You should go, Dolores. Let me know if you need anything. This is a night, man. But this time you don't want to push you in. It takes over.

You just can't let go of the worst best thing. That's ever happened to you. This place is locked down. Fort Knox. Border Town. The Feds would love to take this town. How are you fellas doing tonight? Just fine.

They have orders to redirect this truck to field commander Shores. Sounds good. Where is he? CSNZ command tint over there. This is our last safe zone before we enter the central region. I want a perimeter set around the kids at all time. Nicolton, you're with Vince.

Yes, sir. Daniel, stay close. But there's so many guards here. Listen to your sister, Danny. Swenson could be anywhere. He's not wrong, Danny. Let's go see if we can track downfield commander Suarez. Yes, sir.

Patrick Bennett. This is Cole Virgins, Vince Moore, Ben Nicholton, and Gierre Tarson. Hello, ma'am. Mr. Dixon, St. Worth. I was to help you with whatever you need. Ma'am, he not now. Yes, sir. I know about the confirmation.

fusion with the governor, I assure you, he's fine. We need your assistance crossing the border. How much of your group is on their hunt list? Half of our group is on the list. And the boards are we of you? Yes, ma'am. Those of us who aren't on their list will act as handlers. You're taking a big risk. We have no other choice, ma'am.

We're going to wear sacks on our head when we cross, but if it starts to go south, we'll need a distraction. We've got to kill her. Once you're past the border, you're on your own. Understand that. We'll need a couple days to get sat up. We have guests. I hope you don't mind us posting up our own guards. I'd expect nothing less.

This is Border Town, and Blackshirt throw off the patrol. Have you seen any lately? It's being quiet. But they're not exactly the type to advertise their present. I'll have my man show you your tent. Thank you. In a market. We should get some supplies while we're here.

Food supplies need to be easy to carry in our packs. like Pemkin bars. We can have something fresh for tonight, right? For a couple nights. Just keep the long-term game playing in mind and don't overdo it. We won't. We? I don't think Star should go to the market.

I agree. It's easier for us to guard everyone when you are together. I'll go with you, babe. This is sketchy Bennett. I'm not thrilled either. All the black shirts have to do is check the border towns, and they'll find us. It is not going to do us any good to roll up to that gate. and get busted.

I could use a break, that's for sure. How's the leg doing? It's getting better. What if we need to walk? I can make it. He is stronger than you think. We should get Intel while we're here. I know of a great place to get Intel.

Where? The bar. I can't go to the bar. You are not going anywhere except to the tent. They love to watch the people. I know. I tell you what. What?

How about a game of Uno? That sounds fun. I'm in on that. Play at your own risk, Trent. I'm feeling hot today. Challenge accepted, young man. Don't say from heart or seas. But in her spark, I found my home.

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www.cangingearthseries.com. That's www. changing earthseries.com. Sorry, Dexter, but you aren't allowed to access to communal areas yet. T.J.'s Orders. I can't do anything about that one. It's okay. I don't even have a window.

I told you you'd hate this place. Why wouldn't T.J. give you access to the common area? It's a long story. We got nothing but time. What's your story? My parents died in the Okolala collapse. I got the scar on my face, so I got shuttled to work detail, which is just fine by me.

At least I didn't have to become one of T.J.'s horrors. Did he mark you? With his whip? Yeah. Did he mark you? Oh, damn. T.J. doesn't give a crap about us. He won't even let Sheila touch us.

He says it's a badge of honor to be worn by the worthy. Who are you? Don't worry about it. The woman, she tried to escape and probably would have made it if I wasn't in the tunnel. Sheila missed, huh? She slid underneath it.

She knew it was coming. I'll be damn. What stopped her? Yuri was waiting at the door. When he saw her coming, he slammed it at the last minute, and she went smashing into it. Knocked her out cold.

So the Supreme General sent her home with you? Here I go, did you? It was his suggestion. I let him know what a burden of girl he is. Oh, I'm sure you did. I did, Mr. Lee.

I swear. And she's going to stay at your home? She'll learn to respect me. I have no doubt of that. Bringing her home was a good call. If Erica could escape the Supreme General's mansion, the resistance could find a way in, too. With her here, they'll come right to us.

I don't think she should stay in your home, TJ. Take her to one of our prison facilities. She's staying here, sir. I told you not to get attached. She's critical to the Supreme General's plans for the country. She's escaped from everywhere else and from everyone else. She's almost escaped me three times. She killed Sergei, Mr. Lee.

She's too slippery to be anywhere but in my home. She's not anything of us all can't take care of. I'll make sure it sticks, sir. Son, you got attached before. Do you remember what happened? Please don't talk about Gillian. That woman in the cell. is nothing like her. No, she's more. I know it and you know it. Admit it. Sir she. Admit it.

She is my greatest bounty, Mr. Lee. She's tenacious, driven, and stubborn. Breaking her is going to be so much fun. It'll be my greatest accomplishment. And what about when the Supreme General calls for? Then what? She can entertain them, but she belongs to me. I'll tame her, and she'll serve me for the rest of her life. Just make sure you remember that. The Supreme General will call for her, and we are not losing our position over a whore. You know where my loyalty lies, sir.

Nothing would change that. I've gotten early morning. When are you introducing her to Sheila again? She needs to be much weaker than she is now. The Supreme General fed her too much and let her work out. So she could get strong enough to escape? I tried to tell him. Chuck told me it was quite a show last time she met Sheila.

That girl would probably let me beat her until she's a cripple right now, but a week or so, without food, and we'll see how it goes. Let me know when she's ready. I will, sir. Thank you for listening to the Changing Earth Audio Drama, based on the Changing Earth novel series by Sarah F. Hathaway. Grab your copy on Amazon or get signed editions at Changingearthseries.com. This content is copyrighted.

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