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
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Porcupine Report #121: “An Aussie Visits the Free State” with Jordan Dittloff
Jul 22, 20261h 0mEp. 121S1
Eric talks with Australian libertarian activist Jordan Dittloff to discuss the state of liberty movements in Australia and the United States. The conversation explores Australia's increasingly centralized political clima
Porcupine Report #120: “Defeat the Central Bankers” with Eduardo Alexander
Jul 15, 202655mEp. 120S1
Eric sits down with entrepreneur and freedom advocate Eduardo Alexander to discuss the growing push for decentralization and the future of liberty-oriented communities. Their conversation explores concerns about centrali
Porcupine Report #119: “The Peoples’ Legislature” with Rep. Dan McGuire
Jul 9, 202655mEp. 119S1
Eric sits down with longtime Free State activist and State Representative Dan McGuire to reflect on two decades of the Free State Project, New Hampshire politics, and the movement's growth. They discuss what makes New Ha
Eric reflects on the 2026 Porcupine Freedom Festival, sharing how this year's decentralized format brought together liberty-minded people from across New Hampshire and around the country. He discusses the growth of commu
Porcupine Report #117: “Weare Fair at PorcFest” with Brian Becker
Jun 17, 202656mEp. 117S1
As PorcFest 2026 approaches, Eric welcomes Brian Becker, Free State Project IT Director and founder of the Warehouse clubhouse in Weare, New Hampshire, for a conversation about the movement’s continued growth and this ye
Porcupine Report #116: “Family Freedom at PorcFest” with Kitty Michelotti and Eowyn Osborne
Jun 10, 202652mEp. 116S1
Eric talks with Kitty Michelotti and Eowyn Osborne from Latitude Learning about this year’s Family Freedom Field Day at PorcFest. They discuss how the event keeps family programming alive in PorcFest’s new decentralized
Porcupine Report #115: “The Neocons Strike Back” with Paul Dans
Jun 3, 20261h 1mEp. 115S1
Eric talks with Paul Dans about the future of the conservative movement, the influence of the administrative state, and the ongoing debate over America's role in the world. They explore the rise of populist politics, ten
Porcupine Report #114: “Are You Smarter Than A Politician?”
May 27, 20261h 58mEp. 114S1
Eric shares a recent appearance alongside Carla Gericke and Jason Sorens on the political game show “Are You Smarter Than a Politician?”, where the conversation turns into a fast-moving debate about liberty, decentraliza
Porcupine Report #113: “Quill History and PorcFest Today” with William Kostric
May 20, 20261h 3mEp. 113S1
Eric sits down with William Kostric, co-founder of The Quill, to talk about the early days of the Free State movement and how one underground liberty clubhouse helped shape a growing network of communities across New Ham
Porcupine Report #112: “NorthFest at PorcFest” with Adam Maguire
May 13, 202654mEp. 112S1
Adam McGuire joins Eric to share how NorthFest, part of PorcFest: Spontaneous Order, is bringing people to New Hampshire’s North Country for three days of community, entrepreneurship, and liberty focused culture. The con
Porcupine Report #111: “What is Libertarian Nationalism?” with Austin Petersen
May 6, 202659mEp. 111S1
Austin Petersen joins Eric for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the liberty movement, challenging old assumptions about foreign policy, nationalism, immigration, and the role of government. Drawing from ye
Porcupine Report #110: “Biotech, the Free State and the Free City” with Niklas Anzinger
Apr 29, 20261h 2mEp. 110S1
Niklas Anzinger joins Eric to discuss how biotech innovation and alternative governance models are opening new possibilities for healthcare and entrepreneurship. He shares insights from his work with experimental regulat
Porcupine Report #109: “I Am a Free Stater” with Jaime Hussey
Apr 22, 202647mEp. 109S1
Eric talks with Free State organizer, Jaime Hussey about the growing momentum behind the Free State movement and what it means to actively build a culture of liberty in New Hampshire. They discuss a new initiative inviti
Porcupine Report #108: “Freedom Through Technology” with Naomi Brockwell
Apr 15, 202657mEp. 108S1
Naomi Brockwell joins Eric to explore how modern technology is transforming the fight for freedom, especially as digital surveillance quietly erodes Fourth Amendment protections and gives governments broad access to pers
Porcupine Report #107: “An Era Defining Leader and the Future of the Free State”
Apr 8, 20261h 21mEp. 107S1
Eric reflects on the continued growth and evolution of the Free State movement, highlighting the steady influx of new movers and the strong sense of community that continues to draw people in. He also shares a major lead
Porcupine Report #106: “The Biotech Revolution” with Ian Huyett
Apr 1, 20261h 11mEp. 106S1
Eric talks with Ian Huyett, a lobbyist and legal advocate working at the intersection of biotechnology, law, and public policy in New Hampshire. The discussion explores how the state is uniquely positioned to become a na
Porcupine Report Ep. 105: “State of the Free State: A Culture of Builders” with Eric Brakey
Mar 25, 202635mEp. 105S1
Eric shares updates on the continued growth of the Free State Project, from successful outreach efforts to expanding events and media, all aimed at bringing more people into the movement. He frames these developments as
Porcupine Report #104: “MAGA And Liberty, Are We Breaking Up?” with Mahgdalen Rose
Mar 18, 202659mEp. 104S1
Eric welcomes Free State Project communications director Magdalen Rose to discuss her journey from conservative media into libertarian activism and her move to New Hampshire. They explore how her background in podcasting
Porcupine Report #103: “A New PorcFest Rises” with Carla Gericke
Mar 11, 20261h 5mEp. 103S1
Eric discusses the momentum coming out of the New Hampshire Liberty Forum and speaks with FSP board chair Carla Gericke about a major change to this year’s PorcFest. Instead of being held at a single campground, PorcFest
Porcupine Report #102: “Plan Your Relocation” with Adam McGuire
Mar 5, 202651m
Eric builds excitement for the 2026 New Hampshire Liberty Forum and sits down with recent mover Adam McGuire to talk about turning liberty dreams into a concrete relocation plan. Adam shares how COVID lockdowns in Maine
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