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Our latest guest on the Porcupine Report, Jody Underwood, is an advocate for education freedom and founder of Ed Opt. She shares her journey within the Free State movement and her experience serving on the Croydon School Board. She explains the variety of educational options available in New Hampshire, including homeschooling, learning centers, charter schools, private schools, and the Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) program. Jody and Eric discuss systemic issues in public schooling, such as its monopoly structure, funding mechanisms, and the lack of academic accountability.
Jody emphasizes her mission to educate parents about alternatives and support the creation of more education options, including through expos and AI-driven consultation tools. The conversation concludes with a call for engagement in upcoming liberty events and continued activism in education choice.
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Tom Woods and Eric recap the recent Tom Woods Cruise, which included stops in places like Prospera, Honduras, a hub for libertarian free cities. The cruise featured discussions on liberty, a pitch contest, and a concert by Broadway performer Clifton Duncan. Tom also discusses the rise of populist sentiment and how libertarians can use it to push their ideas forward. He emphasizes that while education and persuasion matter, emotional and cultural alignment with broader movements is also necessary. Tom reaffirms his long-term plan to relocate to New Hampshire in 2032, for cultural alignment and a desire to support the Free State Project.
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Eric joins Matt Kibbe to discuss New Hampshire's emergence as a hub for libertarian policies and highlights the Free State Project's success in attracting thousands of libertarians to the state, resulting in legislative wins like abolishing income taxes and expanding school choice. Eric emphasizes the importance of community-building, which helped residents resist government overreach during COVID-19, demonstrating how concentrated efforts can transform local governance and inspire broader political change.
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Eric joins The Way Forward Podcast to discuss the Free State Project’s goal of concentrating libertarians in New Hampshire to create a politically influential community, emphasizing localism over federal engagement. He critiques the challenges of libertarian success in federal politics, highlights New Hampshire’s relative freedom during COVID-19, and distinguishes libertarianism from conservatism. Eric also addresses policies like Defend the Guard to curb federal overreach and discusses decentralization in health care and governance. He underscores that real change happens through strong, liberty-minded communities rather than relying on federal reform.
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Partner Relations Director for Emergent Order Foundation, Ivy Karns, joins the program to tell the true crime story of P’Nut the squirrel, killed by government thugs in New York. P’Nut was rescued by Mark Long and became an internet sensation, amassing over 500,000 followers. His fame helped fund an animal sanctuary, P’nuts Freedom Farm, which Mark and his wife founded in 2023 in Pine City, New York. In October 2024, government agents raided their farm, citing illegal possession of wildlife. Peanut allegedly bit an officer during the raid, leading to his immediate euthanasia under rabies protocols—later proven unnecessary as Peanut tested negative. The case sparked a broader debate on pet ownership laws and wildlife regulations, with some states, like New Hampshire, introducing legislation to legalize squirrel ownership.
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Eric is joined by Representative Michael Granger to give an update on the latest liberty-driven initiatives in New Hampshire including Defend the Guard, Right to Work Legislation, Education Freedom Accounts, and State Budget Cuts. Michael’s outlook for this year in the State House is determined and mission-driven, with a focus on long-term, incremental victories for the liberty movement.
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Jay Noone is a homesteader who runs a homeschool co-op for kids to learn farming in the Free State. Jay moved to New Hampshire as part of the Free State Project in 2016. A proud father of two, Jay started raising cows, pigs, and chickens while starting his kids program to prepare the next generation to live a self sufficient lifestlye. Part of Jay’s vision is to build confidence in children by teaching them real life skills like welding, blacksmithing, farming, ranching, problem solving, patience, tolerance, and, most importantly, encouraging them to earn dopamine hits through farm work.
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Carla Gericke joins the program once again to celebrate the pardoning of Ross Ulbricht by Donald Trump, emphasizing the relentless activism of his mother, Lyn Ulbricht. She recalls how the Free State Project and many libertarians have supported Ross’s cause for over a decade, organizing events, spreading awareness, and pressuring politicians to act. Carla and Eric renew their hopes for similar outcomes for political prisoners like Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Ian Freeman. They also look forward to the upcoming Free State event, Porcupine Day, which commemorates the announcement in 2016 that 20,000 liberty-loving individuals had pledged to relocate to New Hampshire over the following five years.
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Eric joins The Black Powder Podcast to share the vision of the Free State Project as well as its many goals and successes. Thousands have come to New Hampshire to influence the state towards greater liberty and individual freedom, greatly influencing local politics in areas like school choice, tax abolition, and Second Amendment rights. He boasts the many groups in the Free State, many of which convene at "Liberty Clubhouses" (like The Quill and The Shell), where the community hosts events, connects, and supports new movers.
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On the 50th episode of the Porcupine Report, chef and food advocate, Stephen Nass, joins the program to share his activism in the Free State, including the Free State Food Network, which promotes local food producers and advocates for food freedom by networking and supporting businesses, while also addressing political issues like unnecessary regulations. He also advocates for decentralizing food systems to prepare New Hampshire for long-term liberty goals, including potential secession.
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Freshly elected to a second term in the NH House, Assistant Majority Whip Tom Mannion joins the program once again to discuss the upcoming battles in the NH Legislature, including universal school choice, building more housing, Right to Work, legalizing cannabis, and bringing our troops home with Defend the Guard.
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Carla and Eric join to rejoice in the many wins for the FSP in 2024, including successfully meeting the end of the year fundraising goal and the significant election victories for freedom friendly candidates in New Hampshire - securing legislative dominance and advancing libertarian priorities, such as eliminating the state's interest and dividends tax. They also look towards the year ahead and discuss some goals like strengthening the Free State community and its outreach to new movers and get excited for big upcoming events like Porcupine Day, Freedom Fest, and PorcFest.
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Merry Christmas from The Porcupine Report! Eric is joined by a panel of regulars to the show to talk about Christmas spirit in New Hampshire. They celebrate New Hampshire's rank as the state with the most Christmas spirit, due to the many holiday events that happen annually as well as activities such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, and ice skating. The guests also share unique ways they celebrate, from cooking special meals to organizing community events. They bask in the joy of celebrating the holidays in the Free State, without the burden of overregulation and high taxes.
Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.orgGet your tickets to Liberty Forum today at https://www.nhlibertyforum.comGet your tickets to Porcfest early at https://www.porcfest.com#Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire
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Matt Barney is a long-time supporter of and recent mover to the Free State. His book, Growing Liberty: Nurturing Personal and Economic Freedom in an Unfree World, highlights stories of Free State Project participants and provides psychological insights to help libertarians thrive in New Hampshire.Matt discusses his work as an industrial-organizational psychologist and his development of an AI tool to enhance persuasion. The AI, rooted in ethical principles, can help Free State advocates refine their messaging, bolster political campaigns, and measure public discourse for freedom-oriented values.Learn more about the Free State Project at https://www.fsp.orgGet your tickets to Liberty Forum today at https://www.nhlibertyforum.comGet your tickets to Porcfest early at https://www.porcfest.com#Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire
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*REBROADCAST FROM 2/14/24
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.orgGet your tickets to Liberty Forum today at https://www.nhlibertyforum.comGet your tickets to Porcfest early at https://www.porcfest.com#Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire
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Sean Themea is the Chief Operating Officer of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). He joins the program to discuss YAL's significant impact on the 2024 election cycle, including defeating "RINOs" (Republicans in Name Only) and advancing liberty-oriented policies such as universal school choice and constitutional carry. He stresses the importance of grassroots engagement, encouraging citizens to hold their state representatives accountable and actively participate in the legislative process.
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John Papola shares his journey from working at Spike TV to creating liberty-themed media content. His work, such as the "Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek" rap battles, has become influential in introducing economic ideas to younger audiences. He emphasizes the power of creative storytelling to make complex ideas accessible and impactful. John shares a clip from his latest video, Battle of the Borders, which presents both sides of the immigration debate.
The full length video can be found here: https://youtu.be/VS8SdwzlKCQ?si=Q7qb1BtdeiT0iwRF and many more great videos of John’s are available on his two channels, https://www.youtube.com/@DadSavesAmerica and https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalDiscourse
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Bonnie Freeman joins the Porcupine Report to spread awareness about the movement to bring home her husband, Ian Freeman. She dispels of misinformation brought about by the state during his trial as well as shares her own personal story of being led to the Free State in a quest for more freedom and a likeminded community.
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