The Porcupine Report with Eric Brakey

A weekly roundtable discussion featuring the leaLiberty in our lifetimes, and a Free State of our own! That’s the vision, that’s the dream, And we are building it in New Hampshire. I’m Eric Brakey, Your host and renegade Statesman, for the porcupine report!Welcome to your source for Porcupine News and Free Range Conversations on matters of LibertyAlright, let’s hop into the show!Learn more about The Free State Project at www.FSP.org

The Porcupine Report with Eric Brakey is a news podcast hosted by The Porcupine Report, with 221 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #126

  Porcupine Report #126: “What Happened in the New Hampshire Primaries with Rep. Michael Granger”

  Sep 9, 202657 minS1

  The votes are in, and New Hampshire’s 2026 primary election has set the stage for November. State Rep. Michael Granger joins us live to break down the results, the races that caught his attention, and what they could mean for the political landscape across the Granite State. We’ll look at key contests from the top of the ticket to the State House and discuss where New Hampshire politics goes from here. Tune in live for analysis, reaction, and a look ahead to the general election.

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  Episode #125

  Porcupine Report #125: “Outreach on the High Seas”

  Sep 2, 202641 minS1

  Eric returns from a busy month of travel and outreach with an update on the Free State Project’s efforts to connect with liberty-minded people beyond New Hampshire. He reflects on the Tom Woods Cruise, the growing interest in the Free State movement, and the importance of building relationships with potential future movers. Eric also responds to recent media coverage and criticism while looking ahead at the movement’s expanding outreach across the Northeast. Article mentioned in this episode: https://indepthnh.org/2026/08/25/free-state-project-looks-to-connect-with-people-in-nearby-states-though-critics-are-wary/

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  The Free State Strategy: Concentrating Liberty — Eric Brakey at the Midwest Peace and Liberty Festival

  Aug 26, 202648 min

  Eric shares his journey from grassroots activism and elected office to his work building the Free State Project during a talk at the Midwest Peace and Liberty Festival in Michigan . He explores how concentrating liberty-minded people in one place has helped create both political influence and a growing culture centered on individual freedom, voluntary cooperation, and community. The discussion highlights the movement’s efforts to turn libertarian ideas into practical alternatives through politics, education, entrepreneurship, cryptocurrency, homesteading, and other grassroots initiatives. Brakey ultimately makes the case that lasting change comes not only from elections, but from building strong communities and institutions that can demonstrate what a freer society looks like in practice.

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  Episode #124

  Porcupine Report #124: “The Midwest Peace and Liberty Festival ” with David Fite and Ryan Brennan

  Aug 19, 202653 minS1

  Eric is joined by David Fite and Ryan Brennan to discuss the growing liberty movement and the importance of building strong, connected communities beyond New Hampshire. David and Ryan share how the Midwest Peace and Liberty Festival has grown from a gathering of friends into a hub for libertarians across the region, and how it connects with the broader Free State movement. They also discuss creating a culture centered on practical skills, self-sufficiency, parallel economies, and turning liberty-minded ideas into action. Plus, Eric shares updates on Free State Project outreach and opportunities for people to connect with the movement.

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  Episode #123

  Porcupine Report #123: “Even More Homeschool Freedom in NH” with Jody Underwood

  Aug 12, 202647 minS1

  Eric talks with Jody Underwood of EdOpt about New Hampshire’s newly expanded homeschooling freedom and the growing range of educational options available to families. They discuss Education Freedom Accounts, private and charter schools, microschools, and the misconceptions that often keep parents from exploring alternatives to traditional public education. They also contrast New Hampshire’s approach with increasing restrictions in states like Connecticut and explain why educational freedom continues to attract families to the Free State.

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