Porcupine Report Ep. 105: “State of the Free State: A Culture of Builders” with Eric Brakey

About this episode

Eric Brakey discusses the growth of the Free State Project and emphasizes the importance of building communities and creating opportunities.

Eric shares updates on the continued growth of the Free State Project, from successful outreach efforts to expanding events and media, all aimed at bringing more people into the movement. He frames these developments as part of a broader push to build stronger communities and create real opportunities for people to engage with what’s happening in New Hampshire. The episode then transitions into his 2026 “State of the Free State” remarks, *A Culture of Builders*, where he reflects on how far the movement has come while considering the challenges ahead. At the heart of his message is the idea that lasting progress comes from action—encouraging a focus on building, creating, and making tangible change in the real world.

People in this episode

Host: Eric Brakey

Topics covered

• Free State Project
• community building
• New Hampshire
• political movement
• 2026 remarks

Keywords

• Free State Project
• Eric Brakey
• community building
• New Hampshire
• politics
• 2026
• A Culture of Builders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free State Project

Books & works: A Culture of Builders

Places: New Hampshire

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