Eric talks with Tyler and Sarah, the new innkeepers of the Independence Inn in Strafford, New Hampshire, to talk about their journey from California and New York to the Free State. They share how a simple vacation turned into taking over the historic inn and opening The Jefferson restaurant, built around scratch-made food, local sourcing, and personal responsibility. They share how their business has been embraced by the local community and why New Hampshire’s culture of freedom, trust, and neighborliness feels fundamentally different from other states. Tyler and Sarah explain how the inn has become a hub for Free Staters, visitors, and future movers looking to experience New Hampshire before relocating. The episode highlights how building businesses, community, and culture on the ground is central to keeping the “Live Free or Die” spirit alive.

Matt Whitlock shares his journey from discovering libertarian ideas during the Ron Paul Revolution to ultimately moving to New Hampshire in 2010. He describes how the Free State community helped cultivate one of the earliest and most active Bitcoin ecosystems in the world, including the weekly Bitcoin meetups and his role in building one of the first prototype Bitcoin ATMs. Matt explains his involvement in the Save the Quill effort, where he helped secure the purchase of the original liberty clubhouse to keep it in community hands. He then introduces his latest project, Porcupine Properties, a tokenized real-estate investment company that uses blockchain technology to let people collectively invest in rental properties. Matt closes by emphasizing the importance of building parallel institutions so they’re ready when legacy systems inevitably fail.

Matt's talk "Elliptic Curve Cryptography, the Foundation of Bitcoin" can be found here: https://youtu.be/JszfLU4ysEM?si=K6l2tB2TZjCFvGgl

Eric catches up with Carla Gericke—President Emeritus and current Board Chair of the Free State Project—to talk about the movement’s growth and direction. They dive into why Free Staters are increasingly recognized as the best neighbors in New Hampshire, despite critics’ attempts to paint them otherwise. Carla shares insights on building local resilience, expanding liberty culture, and strengthening community networks across the state. They also discuss upcoming events, new initiatives, and the importance of mobilizing independent-minded Granite Staters. If you’re curious about life in the Free State or how liberty is being built on the ground, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

This episode dives into the spirit of gratitude at the heart of the Free State community, highlighting the relationships, support, and shared purpose that make New Hampshire feel like home for liberty lovers. Eric and Chris reflect on the unique strength of this movement—one built not just on political wins, but on real human connection and a culture of showing up for one another. They explore how engagement, volunteerism, and friendship continue to fuel the momentum that draws people from across the country. It’s a warm, reflective conversation about why building freedom starts with building community, and a celebration of the people who make the Free State Project thrive.

Eric unveils major updates for the Free State movement, including the official launch of ticket sales for the 2026 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. He’s joined by Free State Project founder Jason Sorens to explore the event’s history, new dialog series, and the “Build Freedom” theme shaping this year’s programming. Together, they break down what attendees can expect—from main-stage speakers like economist Bob Murphy to intimate Liberty-in-Practice discussions capped at 25 participants. Eric also highlights recent growth in Porcupine Patrons, shares a fiery “love letter” from a legislative adversary, and recaps ongoing outreach across New England. If you want an inside look at the most effective liberty movement in America, this episode lays out why New Hampshire is leading the way. Tickets and details are available now at NHLibertyForum.com.

Eric welcomes Jaime Hussey, a new mover to New Hampshire and a passionate Free Stater from Maine. Jaime shares how her frustration with Maine’s increasing government control—from the loss of vaccine exemptions to red flag gun laws—led her family to join the Free State movement. Now deeply involved in New Hampshire’s liberty community, she helps lead the “Pal” welcome program and supports outreach to Mainers ready to make the move. Together, she and Eric discuss Maine’s political decline, the strength of New Hampshire’s free society, and the vibrant liberty communities forming across the state, including the new “Pine” clubhouse in the North Country. This episode is a heartfelt call to action for freedom-lovers everywhere: vote with your feet and help build liberty in our lifetimes.

Eric celebrates November 5th with big news for the Free State Project — the launch of its brand-new website, FSP.org, and companion community hub, community.fsp.org. Joined by IT Director Brian Becker and design strategist Miranda Animus, Eric dives into how these new platforms make it easier for liberty lovers to learn, connect, and get involved in New Hampshire’s growing Free State movement. Miranda shares her inspiring journey from discovering the project as a teenager to helping design its digital future, while Brian details the tech powering the new online community and event calendar. The episode also highlights upcoming events like the Political Leadership Workshop and the 2026 Liberty Forum. This is an exciting look at how the Free State Project is modernizing its mission to build liberty in our lifetimes.

Eric welcomes back Free Stater and Argentina expert Skot Sheller to discuss Javier Milei’s stunning midterm election victory. Schiller explains how Milei’s libertarian party defied expectations, gaining seats and momentum after previous setbacks. They dive into the economic impact of the win, the surge in Argentina’s markets, and what it means for liberty movements worldwide. Skot also breaks down Milei’s debt strategy, reforms, and populist campaign style that energized young voters. He also explains the broader inspiration Argentina’s success offers to freedom advocates everywhere.