The Porcupine Report with Eric Brakey

Eric talks with Jody Underwood of EdOpt about New Hampshire’s newly expanded homeschooling freedom and the growing range of educational options available to families. They discuss Education Freedom Accounts, private and charter schools, microschools, and the misconceptions that often keep parents from exploring alternatives to traditional public education. They also contrast ...

Eric talks with Nikki Sunshine about the upcoming Family Planning Weekend, an event designed to introduce prospective movers to New Hampshire's family-focused community and opportunities. They also discuss why New Hampshire has become a destination for families seeking greater freedom, stronger communities, and more choices when it comes to raising children. Along the way, th...

Speaking at the Libertarian National Convention in Grand Rapids, Eric shares how the Free State Project has transformed New Hampshire into a proving ground for libertarian ideas by encouraging thousands of liberty-minded people to relocate and get involved in their communities. He explains why he believes concentrating activists in one state has produced meaningful political,...

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 climate, the lasting impact of COVID-era policies, and why New Hampshire's Free State Project stands out as a unique model for building real-world communities arou...

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 centralized political and financial power, the migration of freedom-minded individuals to places like New Hampshire and Puerto Rico, and the role emerging technologie...