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The Granite Discourse#8 Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a former Maine state senator and is currently the executive director of The Free State Project, an organization with a mission to get 20,000 libertarian-minded individuals to relocate to NH to promote liberty. You can find out more at https://www.fsp.org/
2025-07-251h 25
Fountainhead ForumFF-220: Eric Brakey on the Free State Project and his time in the Minnesota state legislatureFollow the channel on Twitter. Go to:https://x.com/FountainheadFmBuy my novel Escape from the Village from major booksellers online. Go to:http://escapevillage.comSubscribe to the Substack. Go to:https://fountainhworeadforum.substack.com/Support the forum. Go to:https://buymeacoffee.com/fountainheadforum------------------------------------------------------------This was originally recorded on 19 September 2024.Eric Brakey is the executive director of the Free State Project. That is located in New Hampshire in the United States of America. He is completing his term as a state senator...
2025-07-051h 05
The Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyPorcupine Report #69: "Revolution in the Granite Gulch” with Eric Brakey at PorcFest 2025Eric shares his reflections on this year’s Porcupine Freedom Festival and introduces his featured speech, Revolution in the Granite Gulch, delivered Saturday morning at the event. He gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at PorcFest 2025, including the emotional return of Ross Ulbricht, the growing momentum of the Free State Project, and the cultural shift toward liberty in New Hampshire. Eric also outlines a five-phase plan to scale the movement through outreach, events, and community-building. In his PorcFest speech, he challenges libertarian pessimism and makes the case for focusing on local victories rather than national gridlock. With humor, insight, and ur...
2025-06-261h 12The Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyPorcupine Report #68: “The Revolution is Here” with Eric Brakey at PorcFest 2024With Eric at PorcFest this week, please enjoy his talk from PorcFest 2024 about his journey from neoconservative to libertarian activist, sparked by Ron Paul's influence. He recounts his transformation from a war-supporting teenager to a key player in the Ron Paul Revolution, including his leadership in the dramatic takeover of the 2012 Maine Republican Convention. Brakey describes how that experience set him on a path through state politics, federal campaigns, and ultimately to his new role as Executive Director of the Free State Project. He emphasizes the success of New Hampshire's liberty movement in pushing back statism and building a...
2025-06-1955 min
Citizen Web3Freedom, Liberty and the State with Eric Brakey
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Eric Brakey from The FreeState Project
Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project and former Maine State Senator, champions individual liberty, medical cannabis reform, and limited government. He believes New Hampshire is fertile ground for building a freer society based on the principle: “Don’t hurt people or take their stuff.”
The Free State Project is a movement to recruit 20,000 liberty-minded individuals to move to New Hampshire and create a stronghold for limited government and personal freedom. It aims to build a free society through peaceful activi...
2025-06-0557 min
The Soho Forum DebatesShould Libertarians Prioritize Their Own Communities?Eric Brakey and Andrew Heaton debate the resolution, "Libertarians should focus on building liberty-for-real societies like the Free State Project, rather than reforming an ever-expanding, uncontrollable federal government."
Eric Brakey, executive director of the Free State Project and former Maine state senator, argued in favor of the resolution. Andrew Heaton, comedian, author, and host of The Political Orphanage podcast, argued against it.
The debate was moderated by Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein.
Because of major technical problems during the recording of this event, the audio quality is well below Reason's standards.
Editor...
2025-05-021h 12The Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyEric Brakey at Young Americans for Liberty "Keepers of the Revolution" ConferenceEric Brakey speaks with Young Americans for Liberty student activists at Westfield State University in Massachusetts, sharing powerful insights on how to effectively fight for liberty—and why New Hampshire is the best place to do it. The conversation included engaging questions from the audience, sparking thoughtful discussion and deeper exploration of the liberty movement.
2025-04-241h 18
The Appalachian PodcastLiberty Rising with Eric Brakey and JP KirbyOur last show of Liberty Con featured two incredibly smart individuals in Eric Brakey and JP Kirby, as we discussed ways to getting the right people elected, students rights, a wrap of our weekend, and much more!Support the show
2025-03-261h 04
The Propaganda ReportThe Free State Project & Libertarian Solutions for the Real World w/ Eric BrakeyExecutive Director of The Free State Project and former Senator, Eric Brakey joins The Monica Perez Show to discuss the state of the liberty movement during the second Trump administration and practical strategies we can take to implement libertarian solutions in our lifetime.Find Eric Brakey and The Free State Project:The Porcupine Report: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwk-SaLX7Ddd9QW9EvlymMvp0Y7gjNtJ&si=rtMf0V-uZcITORMKPorcFest: https://porcfest.com/New Hampshire Liberty Forum: https://nhlibertyforum.com/X: @SenatorBrakeyX: @FreeStateNHShow Notes:
2025-03-191h 24
The Monica Perez ShowThe Free State Project & Libertarian Solutions for the Real World w/ Eric BrakeyExecutive Director of The Free State Project and former Senator, Eric Brakey joins The Monica Perez Show to discuss the state of the liberty movement during the second Trump administration and practical strategies we can take to implement libertarian solutions in our lifetime.Find Eric Brakey and The Free State Project:The Porcupine Report: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwk-SaLX7Ddd9QW9EvlymMvp0Y7gjNtJ&si=rtMf0V-uZcITORMKPorcFest: https://porcfest.com/New Hampshire Liberty Forum: https://nhlibertyforum.com/X: @SenatorBrakeyX: @FreeStateNHShow Notes:
2025-03-181h 19The Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyEric Brakey on Kibbe on LibertyEric joins Matt Kibbe to discuss New Hampshire's emergence as a hub for libertarian policies and highlights the Free State Project's success in attracting thousands of libertarians to the state, resulting in legislative wins like abolishing income taxes and expanding school choice. Eric emphasizes the importance of community-building, which helped residents resist government overreach during COVID-19, demonstrating how concentrated efforts can transform local governance and inspire broader political change.
2025-03-0654 minThe Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyEric Brakey on The Way Forward PodcastEric joins The Way Forward Podcast to discuss the Free State Project’s goal of concentrating libertarians in New Hampshire to create a politically influential community, emphasizing localism over federal engagement. He critiques the challenges of libertarian success in federal politics, highlights New Hampshire’s relative freedom during COVID-19, and distinguishes libertarianism from conservatism. Eric also addresses policies like Defend the Guard to curb federal overreach and discusses decentralization in health care and governance. He underscores that real change happens through strong, liberty-minded communities rather than relying on federal reform.
2025-02-271h 51
Kibbe on LibertyEp 321 | New Hampshire Is the Libertarian Laboratory of Democracy | Guest: Eric BrakeyOne of the benefits of America’s federalist system is that individual states can experiment with different policies, allowing the rest of the country to see what works and what doesn’t. New Hampshire has taken that idea and run with it, attempting to gather as many libertarians as possible in one place to create the freest state in the country. Matt Kibbe sits down with Eric Brakey, executive director of the Free State Project, to discuss why this effort is so important, how effective it has been, and why every libertarian, regardless of where they live, should be inve...
2025-02-2654 minThe Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyEric Brakey on The Black Powder PodcastEric joins The Black Powder Podcast to share the vision of the Free State Project as well as its many goals and successes. Thousands have come to New Hampshire to influence the state towards greater liberty and individual freedom, greatly influencing local politics in areas like school choice, tax abolition, and Second Amendment rights. He boasts the many groups in the Free State, many of which convene at "Liberty Clubhouses" (like The Quill and The Shell), where the community hosts events, connects, and supports new movers.
2025-01-231h 53
The Way Forward with Alec ZeckEp 138: The Free State Project with Eric Brakey In this episode, Eric Brakey discusses the principles of Libertarianism, the vision of The Free State Project, and how New Hampshire fosters a community rooted in liberty. He shares his experiences with political corruption, the challenges of grassroots movements, and why meaningful change starts at the state level. Learn about the Defend the Guard Legislation, voluntarism, and the power of local action in advancing freedom. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/the-free-state-project-with-eric-brakey/ The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: NEW BIOLOGY CLINIC...
2024-12-201h 51
Wicked PlanetWhat Is the NH Free State Project? With Senator Eric BrakeyWelcome to this new episode where we welcome Senator Eric Brakey, the Executive Director of the NH Free State Project, to discuss what the Free State movement is all about, what their goals are for the future of Liberty in the state of New Hampshire and the rest of the country. We touch on several topics pertaining to freedom, the leftist control of politics, social media and education. Please share and enjoy the show.Follow us atRon from New England 🎙️📢🚨 (@ronfromne) / XRon Lane (@ronfromnewengland) • Instagram photos and videosRon from New Engl...
2024-10-151h 37The Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyPorcupine Report #36: “Ask Me Anything: Autumn in the Free State" with Eric BrakeyEric sits down to chat about the transition from summer to fall the free state — and so many past and future events — while taking questions from the live audience.
2024-10-0353 min
Good Morning LibertySenator Eric Brakey - Project 2025 Exposed, Libertarians, and the Free State || 1306Eric Brakey is a State Senator from Maine, and Executive Director of the Free State Project. https://x.com/SenatorBrakey https://www.fsp.org/ https://x.com/FreeStateNH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-07-2427 min
The Reason Interview With Nick GillespieEric Brakey: How Libertarians Can Attain Political PowerToday's guest is Eric Brakey, the new executive director of The Free State Project, a nonprofit that has been working since 2001 to get small-government diehards to move to New Hampshire and make the Granite State a stronghold for libertarian ideas. Prior to becoming head of the Free State Project, Brakey was a Republican state senator in Maine, where he authored successful legislation that expanded gun rights, legalized over-the-counter birth control, and enacted Right To Try legislation. Reason's Nick Gillespie talks to Brakey about the state of the libertarian movement, how Ron Paul and Young Americans for Liberty shaped his wor...
2024-07-1039 minThe Porcupine Report with Eric BrakeyPorcupine Report #22: "The Revolution is Here" with Eric BrakeyThis week, Eric Brakey shares his remarks at PorcFest on how he broke free from propaganda narratives, joined the Ron Paul Revolution, took over the Maine GOP, and fought the Mitt Romney establishment at the 2012 National GOP Convention.
2024-06-2759 minGood Morning LibertyEric Brakey - State Senator & Free Stater || EP 1253Eric Brakey is a State Senator from Maine & Executive Director at @FreeStateNH. https://x.com/SenatorBrakey Links: https://bit.ly/gmllinks WATCH on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Like our intro song? https://www.3pillmorning.com Enroll in Constitution 101: the meaning and history of the US Constitution or one of the many other great FREE courses at hillsdale.edu/GML
2024-05-2930 minKibbe on LibertyEp 279 | States Are Laboratories of Liberty | Guest: Eric BrakeyAt the New Hampshire Liberty Forum, Matt Kibbe sits down with Maine state Senator Eric Brakey, who talks about his legislative accomplishments and his transition into the role of executive director of the Free State Project. Brakey explains that state governments are in the best position to be leaders on building mainstream support for new and seemingly radical ideas. Just as Democrat-led states have shifted the Overton window on certain progressive policies, states like New Hampshire and Maine are positioned to demonstrate that liberty-oriented laws can not only pass but can work to improve the lives of American citizens.
2024-05-1550 min
Politics Politics PoliticsBiden's Mushy Middle Israel Policy. The Politics of Liberty, Trump at the LP (with Eric Brakey)Justin Robert Young discusses the failed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and how Biden has handled the war. By the numbers? Not great!Eric Brakey (Free State Project) discusses the politics of liberty and the strategy of brining Donald Trump the Libertarian Party convention.00:32 Ceasefire Fails06:25 Joe Biden Approval Ratings10:23 Democratic Party Mixed Views on War16:39 Update: Noem, Stormy, Zelensky, Trump32:59 Interview with Eric Brakey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public...
2024-05-081h 03
The Brian Nichols ShowNo Income Tax? No Sales Tax? No Problem! - Living Free in New HampshireAre you tired of living in a state that tramples on your rights and steals your hard-earned money? What if there was a place where liberty-loving individuals could come together to build a community that values freedom and individual liberty above all else? Look no further than the Free State of New Hampshire!Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heartIn this episode of The Brian Nichols Show...
2024-03-1833 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkEric Brakey is Leaving Politics and Joining the Free State Project FightEric Brakey joins Brian and John to discuss his pivot from politics (Maine State Senator 2014 - 18, 2022 - present) to take on the Executive Director role with the Free State Project. Follow Eric on Twitter!Memes!Biden BragsErik tweetHeeeere's HALEY!Obama's Bday party dronesGet access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise...
2024-03-0150 min
The Gold Exchange PodcastEric Brakey: The Free State ProjectMaine State Senator Eric Brakey joins the podcast to discuss the Free State Project in New Hampshire, the sound money movement, and strategies for advancing liberty. What is the best path to liberty? What makes the free state so free? Can decentralized alternatives defeat the old incumbents?
2024-02-2849 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsEric Brakey on Using State-Level Politics to Fight For LibertyEric Brakey returns to the show to talk about his many efforts — past, present, and future — to advance liberty at the state level. They first talk about Defend the Guard and the push to get it through the New Hampshire Senate after its victory in the House. They also touch on Brakey’s involvement in passing Constitutional Carry in Maine and other states, as well as his prescient 2016 stand against provocatively sending lethal aid to Ukraine.Discussed on the show:
New Hampshire Liberty Forum
“Trump Campaign Changed Ukraine Platform, Lied About It” (The Daily Beast)
Brakey pushes to...
2024-02-0552 min
The No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 580: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a Maine state senator, a former Republican nominee for both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House, and the executive director for The Free State Project. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspod
Learn more about The Free State Project and get your tickets to Porcfest and New Hampshire Liberty Forum here: fsp.org
patreon.com/thenogimmickspodcast
2023-12-1336 min
Maine WireSen. Eric Brakey, Rep. Laurel Libby, & Dr. Thom Page on LD 1619Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin) and Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) join the Maine Wire podcast Friday afternoon after a dramatic showdown in the Judiciary Committee over Gov. Janet Mills' late-term abortion bill (LD 1619). Dr. Thom Page, MD, also joins the program. Page is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology who has practiced for more than 30 years, and he was among the expert witnesses to testify on the bill.
2023-06-0939 min
The Bad Crypto PodcastPassing Common Sense Crypto Legislation with Senator Eric BrakeyThe Creature from Jekyll Island has fully co-opted federal and state governments. The powers-that-be want nothing more than to lord over you, the citizens, with their power. And yet, there are some in government who are not narcissistic sociopaths. They seek to make real change for the people who vote for them. Imagine that. Today we welcome Maine State Senator Eric Brakey to the show to discuss the war in Ukraine, the current banking crisis and how he is working to represent the people by keeping up to date with the world of crypto. We promise that...
2023-03-2953 minScott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsEric Brakey on Monday's Defend the Guard Hearing in MaineScott talks with Eric Brakey, now serving in the Maine Senate, about the Defend the Guard hearing scheduled for Monday at 1 PM EST. Scott and Brakey discuss the nationwide effort to pass the legislation, which would block Congress from deploying State National Guard troops to foreign combat operations unless war is formally declared. They then zoom into what’s happening in Maine and explain how you can help.Discussed on the show:
DefendTheGuard.us
BringOurTroopsHome.us
legislature.maine.gov/testimony
Eric Brakey is a State Senator from Maine. He has been instrumental in pushing for pr...
2023-03-1833 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 2287 A Program for Ignoring the FedsMaine state senator Eric Brakey is pushing an ambitious legislative agenda that amounts to defying or refusing to cooperate with the federal government on a variety of issues. We also discuss the Twitter Files revelation that U.S. senator Angus King sought to have some of Eric's supporters silenced. Show notes for Ep. 2287
2023-02-2327 min
The No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 483: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is running for state senate in Maine and is a former GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and support his campaign BrakeyforSenate.com
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2022-08-2226 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkLions of Liberty #595 | The Return of Eric BrakeyIn this week's Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes back past guest and past debate opponent, the former and future Maine State Senator, Eric Brakey! Eric and Marc discuss their debate on Edward Snowden from last year as well as how neocon Republicans helped to thwart Brakey's bid to become a U.S Congressman in 2020. Eric explains why he also registered as a Libertarian in the state of Maine in response to the Mises Caucus takeover of the Party, before getting into this current campaign and how he plans to take back the State Senate seat he held for two...
2022-07-2553 minThe No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 471: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a former Maine state senator, a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and is currently running for his old seat in the Maine Senate. Follow him @SenatorBrakey
Support Eric's campaign: brakeyforsenate.com
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2022-06-2942 min
The Brian Nichols Show524: Why is This Liberty REPUBLICAN Running to Reclaim his Old State Senate Seat in Maine? (w/ Eric Brakey)On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, friend of the show Eric Brakey returns to outline why he's looking to reclaim his old state senate seat in Maine, and what issue he's looking to help address for your average voter in main. "I've been knocking a lot of doors, talking with a lot of voters... I am running to reclaim my state senate seat that I held in Maine for I held it for two terms in the past from 14 to 18. And I left, I stepped aside from that to r...
2022-06-1528 minThe No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 463: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a candidate for state senate in Maine, and the former Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and support his campaign: brakeyforsenate.com
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2022-05-2523 minThe Brian Nichols Show475: Elon Musk - The New King of Twitter? (with Eric Brakey from Free American Now)From Eric Brakey's Free America Now Podcast!"Brian Nichols (host of the "Brian Nichols Show"), fresh off his appearance on "Timcast IRL" joins Free America Now to discuss parental rights in education and Elon Musk, the new King of Twitter." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0643 minThe No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 446: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a candidate for state senate in Maine, a former state senator, a former nominee for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, and the host of Free America Now, available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspod
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2022-03-2343 minGood Morning LibertyNate's Interview on Free America Now! w/ Eric BrakeyYour favorite co-host Nate Thurston was recently a guest on Free America Now w/ Eric Brakey. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Follow Senator Brakey's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-america-now/id1587215364 https://open.spotify.com/show/4KwPFT7xIyGZ8UVMHcKwjU?si=b70e37713f654645 Also check out YALiberty.org Eric Brakey is the host of Free America Now and senior spokesperson for Young Americans for Liberty. As a Maine State Senator (2014-18), Eric Brakey was responsible for the passage of Constitutional Carry...
2022-03-021h 01
The Good Take / Bad Take PodcastEp. 48 Being against WW3 is white supremacy (ft. Eric Brakey from Young Americans for Liberty)On today’s episode, we’re joined by Young Americans for Liberty’s own Eric Brakey to talk about no knock raids and their consequences, a bad equivalence between COVID and Critical Race Theory, the heroic martyr Ross Ulbricht, we dunk on an anti-constitutional carry take, and lastly learn that apparently if you don’t want world war three, it’s because you’re a white supremacist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-take-bad-take-podcast--5014431/support.
2022-02-281h 04
Indisputable with Dr. Rashad RicheyThe Bullpen: Mask MandatesDebate Guest: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey joins the Bullpen to discuss the science and effectiveness of mask mandates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-02-1622 minGood Morning LibertyFree America Now! w/ Sen. Eric BrakeyToday's interview is with former Maine State Senator Eric Brakey. Brakey is the host of the Free America Now podcast, and Senior Spokesperson for Young Americans for Liberty. Listen to Free America Now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-america-now/id1587215364 https://open.spotify.com/show/4KwPFT7xIyGZ8UVMHcKwjU?si=4aec1acb9ade4ff2 Eric Brakey became a grassroots liberty activist during his senior year of college. In 2012, Eric Brakey served as the Maine State Director of the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign, organizing the grassroots effort that one reporter...
2022-02-0854 min
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 2055 No More War, (Some) Republicans SayEric Brakey and I have a wide-ranging discussion about the evolution of the GOP, what Trump should have done differently, the importance of Rand Paul during the virus fiasco, the slowness of the GOP base to appreciate how much they're hated, and a lot more. Thanks to Eric and his Free America Now podcast. Sponsor: BitTrust IRA Show notes for Ep. 2055
2022-02-0244 minThe No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 429: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a former Maine state senator, a former Republican nominee for both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, spokesman for Young Americans for Liberty, and host of the Free America Now podcast. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspod
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2022-01-1952 minThe Brian Nichols Show423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Brakey from Free America Now)On this special CROSSOVER episode, Eric Brakey (Free America Now) and Brian Nichols (The Brian Nichols Show) team up to break down the top 3 stories of 2021.How did the liberty movement do when discussing these stories? And where can we do better?Find out on today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-011h 28
Fite 4 Liberty#107 Fite 4 Liberty with Eric BrakeyYoung Americans for Liberty Senior Spokesman, former Maine State Senator, and host of Free America Now, Eric Brakey comes back to the Fite! This time we're focusing more on his legislative achievements both as a Senator and within YAL.
Learn more about Young Americans for Liberty and get involved at https://yaliberty.org
Keep up with Eric's show Free America Now! here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-america-now/id1587215364
Watch this and other great content on Free Speech Media https://linktr.ee/freespeechmedianetwork
Find out more about Tom Quiter's campaign and...
2021-12-091h 59The Brian Nichols Show379: Why Are Blue-Collar Voters Abandoning the Democratic Party? -with Eric BrakeyEric Brakey from Free America Now returns to the program to discuss the blue-collar departure from the Democratic Party, women having to sign up for the draft(!?), and Young American's for Liberty signing up 100,000 college liberty activists!Eric Brakey: "This is a shift that has been taking place slowly over a long period of time, but has really accelerated to the point where you look at the US Senate... I think that Joe Manchin is perhaps one of the most interesting people of the moment because he is the last blue dog Democrat in...
2021-11-1239 min
In Liberty and HealthIn Liberty and Health 12 - Eric BrakeyEric is a former senator from Maine and senior spokesperson for "Young Americans for Liberty" https://yaliberty.org/staff/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-liberty-and-health/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-1158 minThe Brian Nichols Show350: BONUS: Questioning "Unquestionable" Federal Power (feat. Brian Nichols on Free America Now w/ Eric Brakey)I had the chance to join good friend Eric Brakey on his new program, "Free America Now", where we discussed the "unquestionable" federal power being cited by Jen Psaki in regards to enforcing mandates.Find the original episode: https://soundcloud.com/eric-brakey/questioning-unquestionable-federal-power-w-brian-nichols-free-america-now-ep-25GO SUBSCRIBE TO FREE AMERICA NOWOriginal Show Notes:Biden’s Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, says it “unquestionable” that federal policies trump state policies, as the White House imposes vaccine mandates on all of America. Brian Nichols joins renegade states...
2021-10-141h 05The Brian Nichols Show345: Give Millennials Some Credit! (feat. Eric Brakey)The Millennial generation gets a bit of a bad rap... Eric Brakey wants to change that, as today he returns to the program on our special "Saturday Solo Short"!Eric explains where Millennials get things wrong (like some embracing socialism), where we are getting things right, and how we can help pick up the pieces when things get worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-0913 min
Lions of Liberty Network532. A Liberty Twitter Feud Settled...In Real Life! with Eric Brakey and Kyle AnzalonIn this week's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc Clair welcomes in series regular Eric Brakey as well as the co-host of Conflicts of Interest, The Libertarian Institute's Kyle Anzalone. This is somewhat of a historic episode, as we originally scheduled it as a debate between these two fine young gentlemen when they got into a bit of an argument on Twitter over Brakey's suggestion of using Letter of Marques and Reprisal to bring to justice those responsible for a recent terrorist attack in Afghanistan. Mr. Anzalone vehemently disagreed and Marc did what he does...and scheduled a debate...
2021-09-271h 03
Conservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 9/9/21Lt Col (R) Saris Sangari CEO, Near East Center for Strategic Engagement Saris is a retired US Army Colonel who saw extensive combat in the Middle East as a Special Operations Forces soldier and who, after retirement, continues to advise the fledgling Assyrian Christian Army in Iraq known as Dwekh Nawsha with his military expertise. TOPIC: Biden's Biggest Mistakes in Afghanistan!!Angela Morabito is a Higher Education Fellow and Spokeswoman for Campus Reform. She is the former Press Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, where she went head-to-head with the Left, the media, and the teachers’ un...
2021-09-092h 01
Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS #SarisSangari #AngelaMorabito #EricBrakey #AfghanistanWithdrawal #AfghanistanDebacle #WOKE #Taliban #Climate 9-8-21CONSERVATIVE COMMANDOS RADIO SHOW. TODAYS GUESTS AND TOPICS... Lt Col (R) Saris Sangari CEO, Near East Center for Strategic Engagement Saris is a retired US Army Colonel who saw extensive combat in the Middle East as a Special Operations Forces soldier and who, after retirement, continues to advise the fledgling Assyrian Christian Army in Iraq known as Dwekh Nawsha with his military expertise. TOPIC: Biden's Biggest Mistakes in Afghanistan!!Angela Morabito is a Higher Education Fellow and Spokeswoman for Campus Reform. She is the former Press Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, where she...
2021-09-092h 00The Brian Nichols Show294: DEBATE! Was the Edward Snowden Reveal a Net Negative or Positive for Liberty? -on TownSircleCheck out this debate between Marc Clair and Eric Brakey on whether or not the Edward Snowden reveal was a net negative or positive for liberty. I had the opportunity to moderate said debate over on the amazing new platform, TownSircle.TownSircle enables public figures to come to the table and engage in the important issues of the day by offering pledged donations towards charity to help those in need as a means to facilitate debate.Now, Eric and Marc didn't exactly need nudging to take part in this...
2021-08-081h 12
Lions of Liberty Network524. Was the Ed Snowden NSA Leak a Net Positive for Liberty? Eric Brakey Debates Marc Clair!Debate month begins on the flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, as Marc Clair battles Eric Brakey over the question "Was Edward Snowden's NSA Leak a Net Positive for Liberty?", with Brakey taking the positive and Marc doing his best to play devil's advocate and take on the challenge of taking the negative proposition? Have we seen greater freedom when it comes to government spying due to the Snowden leak? Or has it helped further entrench spying within the legal government apparatus? Listen to two liberty heavyweights debate this topic, and for a great cause! Head over and...
2021-08-021h 18
The Tom Woods ShowEp. 1935 Should Libertarians Be Optimistic? Yes, Says Eric BrakeyFormer Maine state senator Eric Brakey, who's now with Young Americans for Liberty, makes the case for why libertarians should be optimistic rather than pessimistic. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at PressHouseCoffee.com Show notes for Ep. 1935
2021-07-1026 min
The No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 385: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a former Maine state senator, Republican nominee for both the U.S. Senate and House of Representitives, and is currently the senior spokesman for Young Americans for Liberty. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspod
2021-07-0734 min
Freedom's DiscipleEp 91 | Make Liberty Win!!!Guest: Eric Brakey: Young American’s for LibertyJoe Biden is in Europe this week, and he said something for the third time that has Jonathon very concerned. This is critical for every American to hear and understand the dynamics behind this future battle. Eric Brakey of Young American’s for Liberty joins Jonathon, and they discuss federalism, activism, controversial tweets, and foreign policy. You can find him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SenatorBrakey or support YAL at: https://yaliberty.org/door Please like, subscribe and share this show with your family & friends...
2021-06-191h 23
We Are Libertarians245: 80,000 Phone Calls & 12,000 Knocked Doors Makes a Difference -with Eric Brakey from Young AmerListen to the full episode here:
https://briannichols.fireside.fm/yal-making-a-difference
Did you know that over 80,000 phone calls and over 12,000 doors knocked can make a difference in an election?
The phenomenal team at Young Americans for Liberty sure does, and that’s why Eric Brakey joins the program to help outline some of the amazing successes they YAL team has accomplished in recent months!
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2021-05-1233 min
The Brian Nichols Show245: 80,000 Phone Calls & 12,000 Knocked Doors Makes a Difference -with Eric Brakey from Young Americans for Liberty
Did you know that over 80,000 phone calls and over 12,000 doors knocked can make a difference in an election?
The phenomenal team at Young Americans for Liberty sure does, and that's why Eric Brakey joins the program to help outline some of the amazing successes they YAL team has accomplished in recent months!
Find YAL Online: https://yaliberty.org/
YAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaliberty
YAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaliberty/
YAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaliberty/
Find Eric Online: https://yaliberty.org/staff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2021-05-1233 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkELL 224: Liberty “W”s for School Choice and Gun Rights with Eric BrakeyFormer State Senator from Maine and Policy Advisor with Young Americans for Liberty, Eric Brakey, joins Brian to talk about some wins for liberty YAL has been able to lock in, namely school choice and Constitutional carry. Later, Eric sticks around to chat about some current events, red flag laws, AOC, BLM and volcano vaccine vacations. Support the show! www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Use code ROAR for 10% off at www.zippixtoothpicks.com
2021-04-1456 min
Break The Cycle w/Joshua SmithCouchStreams Ep 10 w/ Eric BrakeyJoshua and Eric sit down to talk about liberty Republicans, Ron Paul, and the different facets of the liberty movement and their utility.
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2021-04-0459 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkELL 218: Dave Rubin, Dave Smith & Eric Brakey on The Way ForwardOn this week’s Electric Libertyland: an unusual departure from Brian’s typical ranting, as he welcomes in Dave Rubin, Dave Smith and Eric Brakey to discuss the best way forward for freedom and liberty. Is it the GOP? The LP? Neither, or both?
2021-03-031h 29
Lions of Liberty NetworkELL 218: Dave Rubin, Dave Smith & Eric Brakey on The Way ForwardOn this week’s Electric Libertyland: an unusual departure from Brian’s typical ranting, as he welcomes in Dave Rubin, Dave Smith and Eric Brakey to discuss the best way forward for freedom and liberty. Is it the GOP? The LP? Neither, or both?
2021-03-031h 29
Lions of Liberty Network501. How to Land the Liberty Sale with Brian NicholsIn this week's flagship Lions of Liberty, Marc is joined by Brian Nichols of The Brian Nichols Show! They review last month's Eric Brakey vs Dave Smith debate on whether the Libertarian Party or The Republican Party represents the path strategic path to spreading the ideas of liberty. A salesman by trade, Brian comes on the show to offer his insights into the debate, and provide some advice on how to best pitch the ideas of liberty to others, how to avoid turning off your potential liberty customers with an overly aggressive approach, and how ultimately the best way...
2021-02-2245 min
FritzCastEric BrakeyThis week, I am joined by former State Senator from Maine and YAL Policy Advisor, Eric Brakey!Eric and I discuss his week snowed in the great Texas Storm, which sparks a conversation about Energy and the Texas Power Grid. Then we dive into Libertarian Party vs. Liberty Republicans, and what strategy Eric believes may be best for winning.NEW Website: www.fritzcast.webnode.comFollow Fritz on Twitter @ FritzQSOn Facebook at facebook.com/thefritzcastInstagram @ fritzcastNOW on YouTube: Search FritzCast Podcast (www.youtube.com/channel/UCsi1fQb8k_M1...
2021-02-1937 min
FritzCastEric BrakeyThis week, I am joined by former State Senator from Maine and YAL Policy Advisor, Eric Brakey!Eric and I discuss his week snowed in the great Texas Storm, which sparks a conversation about Energy and the Texas Power Grid. Then we dive into Libertarian Party vs. Liberty Republicans, and what strategy Eric believes may be best for winning.NEW Website: www.fritzcast.webnode.comFollow Fritz on Twitter @ FritzQSOn Facebook at facebook.com/thefritzcastInstagram @ fritzcastNOW on YouTube: Search FritzCast Podcast (www.youtube.com/channel/UCsi1fQb8k_M1UiGU33XTQ_w)linktr.ee/FritzCastAlso available on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, Stitcher...
2021-02-1937 min
Counterflow with Buck JohnsonEp. 144: Political Strategy and Florida Man Energy, with Tho BishopMy guest on this episode is Tho Bishop. Tho is co-host on the Radio Rothbard podcast and an assistant editor at Mises.org. He has been well versed, not only in the economic and history lessons of Murray Rothbard, but also his political strategy writings from the mid-1990s. Tho is Bay County Republican Party Vice Chairman as well and is living in what may be the most free area of the United States, as far as COVID restrictions are concerned. In this episode, we discuss political strategy as far as freedom and liberty ends go. Is the Libertarian Party...
2021-02-1655 minThe No Gimmicks PodcastTNGP Ep. 349: Eric BrakeyEric Brakey is a former Maine state senator, republican candidate for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and a policy advisor for Young Americans for Liberty. Follow Eric @SenatorBrakey and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspod
2021-02-0832 min
Lions of Liberty Network497. Should the Ron Paul Liberty Movement Go LP or GOP? Dave Smith Debates Eric Brakey!In this week's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, comedian and host of Part of the Problem Dave Smith returns to debate former State Sen. Eric Brakey on the proposition: Is the best path forward for the Ron Paul Liberty Movement is to focus on (1) growing our influence in the Libertarian Party (Dave) or (2) taking control of the GOP away from the neoconservatives (Brakey)? If you're ready to take your libertarian beliefs and actually live them out, be sure to check out The Expat Money Show with Mikkel Thorup! And come join the conversation about the expat lifestyle...
2021-01-251h 24
The Americanist PodcastEric Brakey, candidate for Maine 2nd Congressional SeatEric step down from his State Senate seat in order to run for Congress. Eric takes the time to state his points of view on a plethora of issues. He is keen on liberty and known for his support of the second amendment. But he is also a reformer. The cost of administration comes up more than once. No topic was off limits. And, of course, that means we talk about coronavirus pandemic. There is no doubt that this is a must listen episode.
2020-03-3100 min
Lions of Liberty424. A Ron Paul Revolutionary Sets His Sights on CongressIn today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcome former Maine State Senator Eric Brakey back to the show to discuss his campaign for U.S. Congress in 2020. Eric details how the Ron Paul Revolution ignited his interest in politics, and breaks down exactly why he decided to now run for U.S. Congress after coming short in his run for U.S. Senate last year. Along the way, Eric and Marc discuss the topic of immigration, Justin Amash leaving the GOP, whether Eric would ever considering joining the Libertarian Party, and more! For full show notes...
2019-11-0444 min
Lions of Liberty Network424. A Ron Paul Revolutionary Sets His Sights on CongressIn today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcome former Maine State Senator Eric Brakey back to the show to discuss his campaign for U.S. Congress in 2020. Eric details how the Ron Paul Revolution ignited his interest in politics, and breaks down exactly why he decided to now run for U.S. Congress after coming short in his run for U.S. Senate last year. Along the way, Eric and Marc discuss the topic of immigration, Justin Amash leaving the GOP, whether Eric would ever considering joining the Libertarian Party, and more! For full show notes, head...
2019-11-0400 min
Let It Not Be SaidEric Brakey, Guns, Vaping, Bombs and Scams.You heard the rumor here first months ago, now Eric Brakey confirms his run for Congress in the great state of Maine. Donate and learn more >>> ericbrakey.com Then a plethora of news with Beto's moment of honesty about guns, the bombing of Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, the push to ban vaping nationally and a scam by the name of Earnin. Follow us on Twitter @rebellionpod and Support the podcast >>> patreon.com/rebellionpod
2019-09-161h 35Let It Not Be SaidJavid the Intern Starts an Immigration Debate.Former intern, for the Shane Hazel for Congress campaign, Javid Ona, joins the podcast to talk about the latest news, his plans for office and an unplanned debate on immigration! Follow him on Twitter @Javid_Ona and Support the podcast >>> patreon.com/rebellionpod Episodes mentioned: Eric Brakey >>> bit.ly/tr_78 Constitution & other text mentions: Article I Section 8. "To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States..." Read here >>> bit.ly/tr_constitution
2019-09-131h 42Let It Not Be SaidBurning Flags, Free Speech Absolutism.Banks and Shane talk about the recent calls to make burning the American flag illegal. Then, we look at solutions to social media censorship courtesy of lawyer and Mises Institute President, Jeff Deist, from his recent appearance on Pete Raymond's, Free Man Beyond the Wall. Listen here >>> bit.ly/fmbtw_269 and Episode mentioned, 78. Eric Brakey the Origin Story. What's Next? >>> bit.lytr_78
2019-06-211h 31
The 405 RadioUS Sen Candidate Eric Brakey / Catherine Glenn Foster JD - The Tami Jackson ShowMy first guest on The Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be Eric Brakey.
Eric Brakey is an American politician and the State Senator for District 20 in the Maine Senate after defeating Democratic challenger Kimberly Sampson with 62% of the vote.
He was Maine State Director for the 2012 Ron Paul presidential campaign winning a majority of Maine delegate seats to the 2012 Republican National Convention.
After working for Ron Paul’s 2012 presidential campaign, Brakey led Defense of Liberty PAC, a libertarian political action committee in Maine.
Now Eric Brakey is running for U.S. Senate -- how terrific would it be to have a...
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Portland Press Herald AudioThe Maine Cannabis Report Live: Medical Marijuana - March 15, 2018Staff reporter Penelope Overton and an experienced panel discusses one of Maine’s newest growth industries: medical marijuana. The panel explores what business opportunities exist in this market, how the caregiver network has evolved, proposed state legislation and rules that could transform the industry, and how the launch of Maine’s recreational market could impact patient access, demand and business opportunities. On the panel: Catherine Lewis, chair of the board, Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine Patricia Rosi, CEO, Wellness Connection of Maine, the state’s largest group of medical marijuana dispensaries Eric B...
2018-03-151h 10
The Grow Maine ShowZak Ringelstein, Democratic Candidate for US SenateZak Ringelstein is a former teacher who has a strong background in entrepreneurship, and now he's running for US Senate. While I generally don't do politics on the Grow Maine Show, I've had Angus King on twice, and so it's only fair I have Zak on. I will have the Republican candidate Eric Brakey on as well if he asks.
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2018-03-0100 min
Elected Officials of America: Underdog StoriesChicken Soup for the Candidate's SoulDoes the campaign trail have you down and out? Tired of being told to drop out of the race, that you can't win, all the while missing every fundraising target you set? Have no worries - you're not alone and you're not the first. Countless underdogs before you have overcome considerable odds while faced with the same hurdles and difficulties that you're going through right now. In this recap episode, we hear from legislators from Alaska to Delaware who beat the odds: 2:00 - D-Matt Meyer beat a three-term incumbent to become County Executive of New Castle County, D...
2018-01-2324 min
Elected Officials of America: Underdog StoriesHighlights from Episodes 6-10: Highlights from Episodes 6-10: Anthony Delcollo, Colin Bonini, Eric Brakey, Dan Feltes, Mike RamoneListen to the best quotes and insights from Episodes 6-10. This includes Anthony Delcollo (Delaware’s youngest state senator), Colin Bonini (elected to the Delaware State Senate at age of 29 in 1994), Eric Brakey (Maine’s youngest state senator and current U.S. Senate candidate), Dan Feltes (New Hampshire’s youngest state senator), and Mike Ramone (lost 4 times before winning on the 5th attempt).
2017-10-0923 min
Elected Officials of America: Underdog StoriesEric Brakey - Maine's Youngest State Senator - Episode 8Eric Brakey is Maine’s youngest State Senator - elected at age 26 in 2014. Motivated by Ron Paul’s Presidential campaign, Eric embraces a libertarian mindset and is currently running for US Senate. Hear more from Eric, and about his unique background as an actor. 1:40 - What got you interested in politics? 12:35 - What kind of resistance did you get from the Party? 20:55 - What about young people concerned about people using their past against them? 23:25 - What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? 25:15 - What’s the biggest ch...
2017-09-2541 min
Lions of Liberty313. The Next Rand Paul? Interview with Maine State Sen. Eric BrakeyIn today’s episode, Marc is joined by Maine State Senator and a man who has been called “The Next Rand Paul” since he announced the launch of his run for U.S. Senate in 2016, Eric Brakey! Eric is the only Senate candidate currently endorsed by both Ron Paul and Rand Paul. Listen today as Eric explains how he became interested in the ideas of liberty, how he won his State Senate seat on a small government platform, and how he plans to become the youngest Senator in history by defeating Angus King in the 2018 U.S. Senate election. ...
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