Porcupine Report #107: “An Era Defining Leader and the Future of the Free State”
From The Porcupine Report with Eric Brakey by The Porcupine Report
April 8, 2026 · 1h 22m · Season 1 · Episode 107
About this episode
Eric discusses the evolution of the Free State movement and leadership changes, emphasizing community and future events.
Eric reflects on the continued growth and evolution of the Free State movement, highlighting the steady influx of new movers and the strong sense of community that continues to draw people in. He also shares a major leadership update as longtime figure Carla Gericke steps back after years of shaping the movement, recognizing her significant contributions to the movement. He discusses the future of PorcFest as the event faces changes, and touches on the importance of community-building traditions like welcome efforts and local gatherings. It’s a look at the evolution of the Free State and the possibilities ahead.
People in this episode
Host: Eric Brakey
Topics covered
- Free State movement
- community building
- leadership changes
- PorcFest
- local gatherings
Keywords
- Free State movement
- Carla Gericke
- PorcFest
- community building
- leadership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Free State movement
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