Our show will begin a two-week look at those amongst us that pose a very real threat within the USA. Specifically hate and extremist groups that are armed and dangerous and intent upon mayhem. While they may call themselves “Patriots” even, we categorize them as domestic terrorists.

Our featured guest is Francis Hamit is an author and playwright who once spent 21 years in the industrial security business. Francis served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Vietnam and Germany. His security career also included consulting about risk assessment and threats to people and property from various hazards, including terrorism.

His latest novel addresses the domestic terrorist threat posed by so-called patriot militias. It is called “Meltdown.”

His books can be purchased as e-books on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, and KOBO, as well as PDF files through Ingram Digital. http://www.ingramcontent.com/pages/home.aspx. Print editions are also available and can also be ordered directly from Pathway Book Service 800.345.6665. Print link for “Meltdown”:
http://net.ondemandbooks.com/odb/selfespress/9781595954022

Our guest has provided us additional resources for our discussion:
Challengers from the Sidelines: Understanding America’s Violent Far-Right. November 2012, 148 page report from the Combating Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. http://www.ctc.usma.edu/posts/challengers-from-the-sidelines-understandi.... Nuclear Power Plant Security and Vunerabilities. Congressional Research Service. August, 2012. 15 pages - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34331.pdf. The Enemy Within: Security Threats From Domestic Militia Groups by Francis Hamit
http://www.amazon.com/THE-ENEMY-WITHIN-Security-ebook/dp/B007GOH48E/ref=.... “Sunday in the Park with George” by Francis Hamit , a novella about two security officers having a bad day. Mundane but also tragic with magical realism overtones. $2.95 on Amazon Kindle and B&N Nook only.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Park-With-George-ebook/dp/B003ZUY4WM/ref=sr...

AND … Our Senior Florida Correspondent, one Steven Wiehe will be checking in today. Steve always has a surprise up his sleeve for us.

For our music … Catfish Keith ... acoustic blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. http://catfishkeith.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish_Keith