The Free Georgia Podcast

In the FINAL EPISODE of the Free Georgia Podcast, Jake and Cat sit down with native Georgian Steven Hilton. He has decades of paying attention to local issues and politics within the state and is well-versed on the development of different counties and municipalities over the years. Together they highlight the many issues surrounding the construction of data centers in Georgia. Spreading stories o...

Andy Boldin, chair of the Bartow, Polk, and Floyd affiliate, joins us to talk about what’s happening on the ground in Northwest Georgia. We get into the affiliate’s growth, upcoming events, and hands-on efforts like their annual river cleanup this September and other volunteer initiatives making a real impact locally. We also break down a major shift happening within the party, moving away from na...

The legislative session has ended in Georgia and there are many new laws on the books. Brian Allen of the Liberty Watch ( https://libertywatchreport.substack.com/ ) joins the show today to talk about some of the good laws that were passed, along with some terrible ones, and some that failed to pass despite public support. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM E...

Jon Padfield returns to discuss surveillance, privacy, and growing concerns about government monitoring in the United States. We talk about Florida’s HB 945, the risks of vague legislative language, and how expanding surveillance powers can threaten civil liberties. Jon is currently traveling the country on his Brushfires of Freedom Tour, speaking about privacy, surveillance technology, and the im...

Pat Ford is the founder of Libertarian Mutual Aid ( https://www.libertarianmutualaid.org/ ), an organization that gives free water to those who really need it. He's done incredible work in Rhode Island and is a perfect example of how libertarianism should be implemented in local communities. He's also in charge of the Libertarian National Convention ( https://www.lnc2026.com/ ) that takes...

Derrick Broze is an investigative journalist, an author, and a freedom-lover who lives what he preaches. Aside from creating a community based around the ideas of agorism in Mexico, Derrick is an advocate for shining a light on the systems that are hidden behind the scenes. He's written multiple books, including "The Conscious Resistance," "How to Opt Out of the Technocratic Sta...

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned her position, leaving it open for a special election in the state of Georgia. Andrew Underwood is one of the candidates hoping to take her seat in Congress. You can learn more about his campaign on his website:  https://andrew4georgia.com/ Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & C...

Colin McKinney is an ER doctor and a long-time libertarian. He will be running for Insurance Commissioner in the November elections in Georgia this year. You can help his campaign and petitioning by heading to his website:  https://www.mckinney4ga.com/ Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that foc...

Zane Placie is running for Fulton County Soil & Water District Supervisor, an office that is enigmatic to say the least. The position was borne out of the Dust Bowl and now affects every state in the nation. Zane dives into his thoughts behind the position before absolutely dominating Jake at Libertarian trivia, which was hosted by co-host Cat Hartley. Go to https://voteplacie.com/ to learn mo...

The newly elected secretary for the Libertarian Party of Georgia, Sergio Ortega, joins the show today to talk about his libertarian origins, his plans as part of the leadership of LPGeorgia, and his relentless approach to questioning the authority figures in his local community... to the point where he was chased by a councilman. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays...

Jake and Cat look back on the most successful reels & shorts of 2025. They also address and discuss some of the most ridiculous, heated, and funny comments made by the audience. Cheers to 2025... bring on the new year! Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that focuses on the state of Georgia....

Brian Allen joins the show again to give a preview of what LPGeorgia will be doing in 2026 as well as update us on the recent special committee in Georgia. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that focuses on the state of Georgia. From politics, to news, to business, to culture, Jake, Cat, and the...

Jon Padfield is a former State Representative and an engineer. He has created a YouTube channel dedicated to educating people on the importance of privacy, both physically and digitally. He channel, Business Reform (https://www.youtube.com/@businessreform) has gained enormous traction and is helping folks worldwide to protect their privacy and their rights. You can learn more through his company&#...

The Great Create is a DIY Freedom festival held each year in Georgia. It includes speeches, demonstrations, and booths selling items that will help you to become more self-reliant. Mingle with like-minded, glass-half-full folks during this day of discovery. learning, and entertainment. For more information, head on over to TheGreatCreate.org! Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, a...

Oscar Sierra & Julie Stevens are the founders of MOJO Health, a data-driven healthcare company that uses personalized data to predict diseases and course correct on an individual basis. They have had enormous success here in Georgia and around the world. They will be giving a talk at The Great Create on November 8th at 6PM. Get your tickets for The Great Create here: https://www.thegreatcreate...

Today we tackle two Georgia stories: the Cop City RICO case & the First Liberty alleged Ponzi scheme. Both of these are perfect demonstrations of the lack of effectiveness of government to actually perform it's true duties. Brian Allen of Liberty Watch joins the show to discuss. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Ja...

The income tax is getting a lot of press in Georgia right now. A governor and lieutenant governor candidate are proposing a bill to repeal individual income tax across Georgia as well as reducing corporate income tax. Is this a ploy for campaign support? Or are they actually going to act on this proposal? Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly p...

Jake and his new co-host Cat Hartley sit down to discuss two subjects that Cat is passionate about, the inevitability of AI and the lack of a major third party presence. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that focuses on the state of Georgia. From politics, to news, to business, to culture, Jake...

Elizabeth Melton from Banish Big Brother joins the show today to talk about the Mosaic Effect when it comes to digital privacy & surveillance. She is holding a free online event to teach about the Mosaic Effect and to help you hide your online identity to make it more difficult for companies and governments to abuse your privacy. Tickets at the link below. You can also check out more of what t...

Ike Skelton is the commissioner of Camden County, Missouri, and he was arrested for removing a surveillance camera in his county. The kicker is that the county had passed an ordinance banning these FLOCK cameras. Now he's embroiled in a case with the feds. Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley...

Ryan Raslton of You Are the Power ( www.youarethepower.net ) joins the podcast today to talk about some case developments as well as the legalities and outreach of the organization. YATP is aimed at curbing government overreach and has taken on multiple cases in the state of Georgia in which parents have been illegally separated from their children, sometimes for many years. Official Podcast of th...

Jennifer Williams comes back on the show to talk about the HAPPY news regarding the Timms case and the Hernandez case. Jennifer helps out with Spike Cohen's organization, You Are The Power, to mount defenses for families in Georgia who have been recklessly and forcibly split apart by the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services due to unfounded child abuse claims. Jennifer has appear...

Scott Howard is helping to head DOGE Georgia and has been recruiting hundreds of people to join him. You can join the "Dog Pack" by going to  www.dogegeorgia.org  where you'll find plenty of information and help on how to get started! You can also join an upcoming event called "How to Fight Corruption in your Community" to learn more:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-fi...

The newly re-elected chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia joins the podcast to recap the convention and look forward to what is to come in 2025 for the LP! Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green and focusing on the state of Georgia. From politics, to news, to business, to culture, Jake and his guests highlight s...

Mark Swanson was arrested in 2023 during his county commission meeting. They arrested him on unconstitutional charges and have since tried to extort him. But he's fighting back. https://www.facebook.com/mark.k.swanson Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green and focusing on the state of Georgia. From politics, to n...