Listen along with us as This American Life's Serial podcast revisits the case of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey, Idaho. Bergdahl walked away from his unit in Afghanistan in 2009 and was captured, marking five birthdays in captivity before his release. Now, he faces a full military court-martial. Reporters with the Idaho Statesman and Boise State Public Radio discuss Bergdahl's case, Serial's reporting and what happens when an Idahoan becomes the center of international news.
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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 Liberty Alright, let’s hop into the show! Learn more about The Free State Project at www.FSP.org
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Matt McCaw, Executive Director of the Greater Idaho Movement, joins the Porcupine Report to discuss why 13 counties in Eastern Oregon have voted to breakaway and join the state of Idaho. Why are state official refusing to move the imaginary line and how are the people of rural Oregon working to achieve self-determination? This episode of the Porcup…
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Kitty Michelotti, President and Co-Founder of Latitude Learning, joins a LIVE episode of the Porcupine Report for a conversation with Eric Brakey on alternatives to government schooling in New Hampshire and how Education Freedom Accounts are empowering more parents to take active roles in their children's education.…
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Jack Hunter joins the show to talk with Eric about his experience at PorcFest this year and the dynamics of populism in the current political landscape.
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Mike ter Maat joins the Porcupine Report to talk with Eric Brakey about his history in the Libertarian Party and his candidacy for Vice President of the United States.
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On Episode 28, Dennis Pratt joins the show for a special live episode to discuss plans for next year’s NH Liberty Forum — tackling real challenges and real solutions to building “Liberty-For-Real” societies.
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Skot Sheller is a co-founder of The Shell, a libertarian social club on the New Hampshire Freecoast — and the Free State’s resident expert on Javier Milei and his breakthrough on the Argentinian political stage. Skot shares his knowledge of Milei’s rise and current state as leader of a once failing country, now on an upward trajectory thanks to lib…
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Chris Maidment is a prominent political director and politics junkie who knows the ins and outs of the intricate and often tumultuous political landscape in the Granite State and nationwide. Fresh off the heals of a momentous Republican National Convention, Chris and Eric discuss the highlights.
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Eric sits down with Nick Gillespie to discuss the current state of the Free State and how libertarians can be politically effective.
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Thomas Quiter is a libertarian and longtime crusader for issues affecting people with disabilities. On the subject of socialized medicine, he explains how the solutions to many problems are easier and simpler than often thought, if only the people can be empowered to make better choices than the government.…
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The legendary Mark Skousen joins the program to discuss the upcoming Freedom Fest in Las Vegas, the history of the annual event (including how they overcame the COVID lockdowns), and his own personal journey to finding freedom.
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This week, Eric Brakey shares his remarks at PorcFest on how he broke free from propaganda narratives, joined the Ron Paul Revolution, took over the Maine GOP, and fought the Mitt Romney establishment at the 2012 National GOP Convention.
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Antiwar author, Scott Horton, joins the program to give the rundown on current events concerning the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the problems with U.S. intervention. He also gives an update on his forthcoming book, “Provoked: USA Started the New Cold & Ukraine Wars”.
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Martha has been a longtime supporter of Ross Ulbricht and his fight for freedom. She shares her enthusiasm at the prospect of getting him free and also her excitement for attending the fast approaching Porcupine Freedom Festival for the second year in a row as a speaker.
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Mark Warden is a former NH state rep and founder of Porcupine Real Estate. He recounts some great wins during his time in office and shares some exciting news with us!
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Fresh off the floor of the Libertarian National convention, Tall Bill gives us the takeaway from the weekend and what it means to be a big fish in a small “l” pond.
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Dennis Pratt is a long time Free Stater and former producer of the Porcupine Freedom Festival. His new project is teaching people how to make a “Free Town” in their own state.
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Constance gives us the latest and greatest about the upcoming event of the year - The Porcupine Freedom Festival. It’s looking to be incredible! Many days filled with amazing speakers and events. Be sure to grab your tickets ASAP because it will surely be a time to remember!
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Carla joins the program to discuss recent news that Donald Trump and RFK are both speaking at the upcoming Libertarian National Convention, and other topics. There’s something for everyone who loves liberty here in the Free State!
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You are the power! or so says Libertarian activist Spike Cohen, former candidate for Vice President, and all-around good guy! Join the show tonight to hear about his recent gun control debate with David Hogg, and the work he's doing with his non-profit! #libertarian #freestateproect #newhampshire
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Our good friend Adam Van, of https://www.alpinegold.com stops by to chat with Eric about the future of sound money, and how to free oneself from Fiat today, by using gold and silver wherever you can! Are you familiar with goldbacks? If you're not using them already, make sure to check https://www.porcfest.com to get your tickets to the world's bigg…
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Eric comes to you solo this week, with an update on the progress of Liberty legislation in Maine and New Hamshire, and the prognosis for liberty long term in New England.
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The CEO of Freedomfest drops in this week to talk all about the upcoming festivities, and what we have to look forward to at this summer's premiere Liberty Conference in Las Vegas! Special guests, Great speakers, The Anthem Film Festival and more! Get your tickets today at https://www.freedomfest.com and use code "FSP50" to get $50 off your ticket …
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Daniel Diaz, the Executive Director of Citizens for Sound Money, is here to discuss the importance of fighting for financial security by addressing the root issues of inflation and unsound money. Are we facing a potential economic collapse? Can we protect ourselves by investing in gold and silver? To learn more about the fight for sound money, plea…
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Joining the show this week is Porcfest co-producer Olga Sorens, to talk about her Journey from The Soviet Union, all the way to the freedom-ringing white mountains of New Hampshire! Get your Porcfest tickets now at https://www.porcfest.com! #newhampshire #porcfest #freestateproject
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Author and Libertarian historian extraordinaire, Jack Hunter, joins the show to discuss the history of the Liberty movement, it's ebbs and flows, and his role as one of the earliest influencers of note to embrace the Ron Paul Revolution! Get your tickets to porcfest ASAP at https://www.porcfest.com! #Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire…
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Sean Themea, chief operating officer of Young Americans for Liberty, joins the show to talk to Eric about working to elect liberty legislators across the country, and how his organization is working to help Make Liberty Win where it matters! Get your tickets to Liberty Forum NOW at https://www.nhlibertyforum.com Act quickly to book your site for Po…
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Defend The Guard is picking up steam not just in New Hampshire, but all across the country. New Hampshire State Director for Bring Our Troops Home, Derek Proulx, joins the show to talk about the future of the legislative push, and the importance of its passage. Learn more about Defend the Guard at https://www.bringourtroopshome.com Learn more about…
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A libertarian Mayor? A WWE Hall of Famer? Glenn Jacobs, AKA Kane, checks in to join Eric for this week's discussion about the practical aspects of governing as a Libertarian, especially in trying times of the recent past! Get our tickets to Liberty forum today at https://NHLibertyForum.com Check out tickets for the Next Porcfest NOW at http://porcf…
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The New Hampshire Liberty Alliance is one of the leading advocates for a more free New Hampshire. NHLA Chair Melissa Creem joins Eric this week to talk about the fight for Liberty and the work of her organization to stay vigilant always! Learn more about the NHLA at https://www.nhliberty.org Learn more about The Free State Project at https://www.fs…
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Not all great social movements start with a dream, some start with a term paper. Jason Sorens, Founder of the Free State Project, joins the show to discuss the nature of freedom, liberty, and his vision for a Free State in New Hampshire, with Liberty in our Lifetimes. Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.org Get your tickets t…
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Joining us this week is special guest Joel Vlaneuela, of the Digital Cash Podcast, to talk about living full time off Crypto in the free state of New Hampshire and about the culture of free money in general. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheDesertLynx Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.org Support the program,…
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Join Free State Project Executive Director Eric Brakey for Episode 1 of "The Porcupine Report!" Our Special guest this week is State Representative Tom Mannion, to talk about The Defend The Guard initiative and legislation, and why the anti-war movement is so important to freedom! Get your last-minute tickets to Porcupine Day today at https://www.f…
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The game of politics, and the specter of authoritarian domination, have been around for so long that most people--even some of the most zealous advocates of freedom--have a difficult time imagining that society can and will ever fundamentally change. But it will. And it will probably be a lot sooner than you think, and will look a lot different tha…
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Reed's beliefs and friendships were put to the test when he made a post mocking Meghan McCain on the anniversary of her father’s death and drew condemnation from all corners of the political spectrum, including his own.Join Reed as he reflects about his re-integration into the Free State, a Libertarian Homeland that has advanced far further than he…
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The ruling class in Washington is planning on using America’s sons and daughters as cannon fodder to wage their long-awaited war against China. President Joe Biden along with the other de facto employees of the military industrial complex, including in Congress, have not made their plans a secret. Contrarily, they are quite happy to brag about basi…
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In 2022, the town of Croydon NH voted to replace the usual ransom demanded by the school administration with a budget offered by the taxpayers. The point of this change was to force the serious consideration of a number of fundamental questions about education that never get considered under the ransom model of funding.Unfortunately, the conversati…
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In 1993 the US Federal government murdered 86 men, women and children in a show of force. Since then the FBI and ATF have tried to cover their tracks by pinning the deaths on "religious extremism" and David Koresh. In this talk Scott Horton will tell you the truth about that day.Speaker: Scott Horton, Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Ins…
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Elizabeth Duffy - TikTok comedy creator, model, and host of the Tax This Podcast - destroys the progressive empathy argument with the states impact on the poor and how economic freedom and individual sovereignty are the most helpful principles for those struggling financially. @taxthispodcast Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.f…
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Does noninterventionism work? Should we intervene in Ukraine? Or has our past interventions caused Ukraine?Speaker: William Ruger, President of the American Institute for Economic Research. Ph.D. Politics, Brandeis; A.B., College of William and Mary. Biography of Milton Friedman. Freedom in the 50 StatesLearn more about the Free State Project at ht…
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For almost a year, Karlyn Borysenko has been investigating real socialists groups around the country. But a few months ago, she took it one step further and went undercover for a full day at a socialists reproductive justice conference in Massachusetts. she went to their workshops, she talked to them about their ideas, and connected with their orga…
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This talk is for all those voluntaryists and anarchists out there who have valiantly thrown their time, effort and energy into trying to wake up others, only to be ridiculed, insulted, dismissed and ignored. The bad news is, a lot of the problem is probably YOU (even if you vehemently deny that). The good news is, that means YOU can change it, and …
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How the RussiaGate conspiracy theory created the geopolitical climate which lead to war in Ukraine. Get your tickets to next Porcfest now at https://www.porcfest.com learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.org #libertarian #freestateproject #porcfest
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Social Justice advocates rely primarily on lies and anecdotal evidence to justify increases state power over peaceful people, here I'll expose the primary fallacies almost every SJW believes. Get your tickets to next Porcfest now at https://www.porcfest.com Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.org #freestateproject #libertaria…
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Reed Coverdale and Aaron Day sat down at the Free State Live Hub this Porcfest to have a conversation about all things politics, from COVID 19 to Election 2024. @NaturalistCapitalist #libertarian #newhampshire #freestateproject #porcfest Learn more about the free State Project at https://www.fsp.orgget your tickets to next porcfest now at https://w…
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How it would be possible to privatize all useful functions of government, including making laws and enforcing individual rights, what problems such a system would raise and how they might be dealt with.Get your tickets to next years Porcfest now at https://porcfest.com Learn more about the FSP now at https://www.fsp.org#libertarian #freestateprojec…
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What happens when military veterans get involved with politics? They work diligently to pursue and promote peace sand bring a end to the state of constant war they've grown up under. Derek Proulx, and Representative Tom Mannion sit down to discuss the "Defend The Guard" legislation and the future of anti-war activism in the free state! Learn more a…
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Larry Elder's vision for world without welfare and his analysis of how the welfare state has damaged the black community. Why should a new type of state - based on human liberty - reject any government control of welfare? What are the problems we'll avoid, and what are benefits we will accrue, if our Free State eliminates all government welfare? Le…
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This presentation is for anyone who wants to learn how to be more empowered in their digital life, and better understand the technology that they use. It's for those who understand why privacy is essential for a free society, but who don't know where to begin in their privacy journey.Naomi Brockwell is a tech journalist, and creator of "https://NBT…
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Twenty years have come and gone, and we're only getting started! Where are we now and where are we going? Join Carla as she reflects on the end of the beginning, and what her vision is for the next 20 years in the Free State. Big goals require big dreams. Come discover how we can make New Hampshire our libertarian homeland. Live free and thrive! Le…
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What the FSP? is a series of talks and panels about what the Free State Project organization does, and a few things you may be surprised to learn are done by others.... A longtime volunteer at both PorcFest and Liberty Forum, Mickey Mullin stepped up as organizer of Liberty Forum 2023 and brought together a program that emphasized the work of local…
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