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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.org Get your tickets to Liberty Forum today at https://www.nhlibertyforum.com Get your tickets to Porcfest early at https://www.porcfest.com #Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire

*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.org Get your tickets to Liberty Forum today at https://www.nhlibertyforum.com Get your tickets to Porcfest early at https://www.porcfest.com #Libertarian #freestateproject #newhampshire