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 224 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Porcupine Report #129: “The New Shell Clubhouse" with Stephen Nass

  Oct 1, 202656 min

  Stephen Nass joins Eric to talk about the opening of a new Shell clubhouse in Rollinsford and a new initiative aimed at expanding the community. The Shell is proposing a $100 annual membership—just $8.33 a month—if 250 people commit, a significant reduction from the current $50 monthly membership. Stephen explains the idea behind the new model, plans for the clubhouse, and the broader goal of creating a sustainable gathering place for New Hampshire’s liberty community.

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  Porcupine Report #128: “Advocates for Self-Government” with Mike Sertic

  Sep 23, 202654 minS1

  Eric talks with Mike Sertic, president of the Advocates for Self-Government, about liberty, political identity, and what self-government can look like in practice. They explore the history and impact of the World’s Smallest Political Quiz, changing political attitudes, and the limitations of the traditional left-right spectrum. The conversation also looks at New Hampshire’s growing liberty community and how principles of self-management and individual responsibility can shape businesses, organizations, and education. They discuss what it takes to build cultures based on trust, accountability, and voluntary cooperation rather than traditional command-and-control structures.

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  Porcupine Report #127: “Exit and Build” with Ryan Minniti

  Sep 16, 202653 minS1

  Eric welcomes Ryan Minniti of Live Free Academy to explore what it means to “exit and build” in an increasingly centralized and surveilled world. They discuss practical ways individuals can build greater independence through stronger communities, privacy technology, alternative currencies, local food systems, and more self-sufficient ways of living. The conversation also looks at the opportunities and risks presented by emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrency, and why local relationships and decentralized alternatives may matter more than ever. Ryan also shares the vision behind the upcoming Exit and Build gathering and its focus on helping people turn ideas about freedom and sovereignty into practical action. Learn more about Live Free Academy at: https://livefree.academy

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  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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  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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