We were honored to host Ross Ulbricht at Porcupine Freedom Festival this year — after a decade of work by our community to see him walk free. Ross’s stoic message — freeing yourself, not just from physical cages, but mental cages as well — is a powerful one to hear.

The Innocence of Ian Freeman with Jacob Hornberger Jacob Hornberger (Jacob Hornberger) details why he believes Ian Freeman (Ian Freeman) was wrongfully convicted. Drawing on his legal background, Hornberger argues that the charges—failure to register as a Bitcoin seller, income tax

Exposing the Voluntary Society that’s Surrounding You! with Trent Larson Trent Larson shares how voluntary communities are quietly forming and thriving, offering real alternatives to centralized systems. Drawing from his experiences in Utah and the Free State, he describes

Tom Mannion (Tom Mannion - NH State Rep), a former Marine, delivers a passionate talk on the Defend the Guard movement, which seeks to keep state National Guard units under local control unless Congress issues a formal declaration of war. He explains that since World War II, U.S. wars have been

Negotiating Liberty: How Coalitions and Deals Will Shape the Future with Angela McArdle Angela McArdle (Angela McArdle) delivers a bold talk on how coalitions and dealmaking are essential to advancing liberty. She shares personal stories, including her surprising meetings with

The Good Girl’s Guide to Self-Ownership with Carla Gericke Carla Gericke (Carla Gericke, Live Free And Thrive!) shares her journey of self-ownership in The Good Girl’s Guide to Self-Ownership, blending personal growth with the broader liberty movement. She encourages people to treat themselves as

Fiat’s Failure: How Sound Money Will Save the World with JP Cortez JP Cortez (Jp Cortez) delivers a powerful talk on the failures of fiat currency and why sound money, rooted in gold and silver, is essential to restoring economic freedom. He explains how fiat systems enable

How Ron Paul Changed the Republican Party Forever with Jack Hunter Jack Hunter (Jack Hunter) takes the audience on a journey through Ron Paul’s legacy, from his fiery 2008 debate clash with Rudy Giuliani to the movement that continues to inspire liberty-minded activists today.

How Washington Uses Fear, War, and Culture to Control You with Hannah Cox Hannah Cox (Hannah Cox) delivers a powerful critique of American politics, exposing how both parties enable endless wars, reckless spending, and shrinking personal freedom. She emphasizes that corruption

Protecting Your Privacy in the Digital Era with Naomi Brockwell In this PorcFest talk, Naomi Brockwell (Naomi Brockwell priv/acc) dives into the growing threats to privacy in our digital age. She explains how governments and corporations are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal

Live Free & Be Ready: Building Resilience in the Free State with Constance Spencer Hosted by Constance Spencer (Constance Spencer), this panel explores how Free Staters in New Hampshire are building resilience through preparedness, skill-sharing, and strong community bonds. The

What South Africa Can Teach America with Carla Gericke and Louis Calitz Carla Gericke (Carla Gericke, Live Free And Thrive!) and her husband, Louis Calitz, share powerful lessons from their South African upbringing and immigration to America. Carla weaves together personal stories of living through

The Problem with Public Schools with Jody Underwood Jody Underwood (Jody Sun) delivers a sharp critique of public schools, pointing out high spending, poor results in reading and math, and limited parental involvement. She shares her experiences in New Hampshire education

Libertyseed – A History of the Battles of Lexington and Concord with Milo Mirate Milo Mirate brings to life the dramatic story of April 19, 1775—the day America was truly born. He takes the audience through the events leading up to Lexington and Concord, from Paul Revere’s

The Power of Schmooze: How Liberty Wins in New Hampshire with Michael Granger New Hampshire State Representative Michael Granger (Rep. Michael Granger) shares his journey from New York to New Hampshire and how he found purpose in building the liberty movement through community

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Why You Should Raise Your Family on a Homestead with Jay Noone Jay Noone educates the PorcFest audience about why families should raise their children on a homestead. Drawing from his own life, he shows how daily farm work teaches kids real-world skills, confidence, and