The Free Georgia Podcast

Malena Gauss discovered that the City of Savannah was accepting glass in their recycling bins but were sending it all to a landfill instead. She began her own company, Lammergeier, to fix this problem and eventually to pitch it to the city so that everyone wins, even the taxpayer. Little did she know that her government would cheat and lie to her and her business would be attacked using a corrupt...

2024 will be a very unique and interesting year. The Libertarian Party has an opportunity to use the events that will transpire in order to grow our party more than it ever has before. Let’s do this!

Your child could be legally taken away from you by no fault of your own. This was... and still is... the case for the Hernandez family.

Shane Hazel was known as the ”Bitcoin Governor” when he ran for the seat in Georgia in 2022. Since then he has joined Swan Bitcoin to help people get into the Bitcoin space and he also has set up a 501(c)3 called ”Brave” which is designed to help people with post traumatic stress through nature and plant medicine.

This week Jake delves into a specific talk at the World Economic Forum 2023 titled ”Ready for Brain Transparency?” that discusses brain waves, wearable devices, and how they will be intertwined in the immediate future.

The Libertarian Party of Georgia has begun a project entitled ”Banish Big Brother” which gives folks the tools, resources, and community help to fight the depletion of our privacy at a local level in very achievable and realistic ways.

It’s December and Jake is taking the month off but he has selected four episodes to re-run that he thought were very relevant to what is going on in the world at this moment. This episode revolves around Bitcoin. Shane Hazel guest stars.

Tia Severino is a journalist and a trailblazer in the space of liberty and advocating for one’s self. She hosted the show ”The People’s Truth” and is coming out with a new podcast titled ”Empowered Healthcare” on December 7 on Spotify. She is also the creator of the Next Steps Conference in its third year which you can find here: https://next-steps.info/

James Dutton is a lawyer with Dutton & Dutton out of Spalding County. He is currently representing a legal battle over unconstitutional speed traps that have been set up by a private, non-Georgia company and are currently increasing the number of fines issued by at least 6 times the normal rate. This private company takes 2/3 of the fine while the state takes the other 1/3, profiting off of you an...

Allen Carroll is a mushroom farmer out of Dadeville, Alabama. His company, Fungi Farm, teaches workshops, sells grow kits, as well as selling other items needed to grow your own mushrooms at home.

The Greater Reset Activation is the world’s collective response to the World Economic Forum’s Initiative: The Great Reset. Spearheaded by Derrick Broze, this event is focused on providing an alternative to WEF’s centralized and authoritarian vision.

Clinton Cowart is a Savannah native who is now running for City Council. He is fed up with the crime and surveillance that permeates through the city as well as the ever-increasing taxes that never seem to solve the problems. You can learn more about him, volunteer for his campaign, or spread the message by going to his website: https://www.cowartforga.com/

Joshua Smith is running for the LP nomination for the 2024 presidential election. He and Jake discuss the motivation behind his decision to run, why Georgians should back him, and how he’ll run his campaign once he gets the nomination.

In 1913 the Federal Reserve was create, marking the beginning of the destruction of the American dollar. In 1971, Richard Nixon took us off the Gold Standard, putting the final nail in the coffin of the economy. How can we fix it? It could start with the Legal Tender Project. You can find the video version of this podcast on all major platforms, but we advise that you check it out on Rumble. Broug...

Shane Hazel was known as the "Bitcoin Governor" when he ran for the seat in Georgia in 2022. Since then he has joined Swan Bitcoin to help people get into the Bitcoin space and he also has set up a 501(c)3 called "Brave" which is designed to help people with post traumatic stress through nature and plant medicine. You can learn more about Shane's endeavors on his website. You can find the video ve...

Dave Benner is an author and a member of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee. His most recent book, "Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism," dives into the life and philosophy of Thomas Paine during the 1700s. Dave and Jake discuss this and much more on this episode of The Free Georgia Podcast. You can find his books and more information at www.davebenner.comYou can find the video version of this...

Sammy Baker is running for City Council in Canton, GA. She was motivated to run for office after a code enforcement debacle at her home ended up in the courts, even though she was the one who called the city to help with pollution from a neighbor. She is also staunchly against spending tax payer money on a $1.3 million art piece in the city of Canton. You can donate and support her campaign by goi...

Olivia Rose is the owner of the Chattahoochee Adventure Company, specializing in outdoor activities and learning for folks of all ages. They are currently embarking upon an addition to the business in the form of the "IRL" Learning Co-op, which provides of a place of learning where parents who homeschool and unschool can enroll their children. They will learn a wide range of skills and most import...

Jaron Weidner is the creater of the website Libertarians Who Make Art where he features different kinds of artistic endeavors by folks all across the country. From musical acts, to books, to films, the site is a great starting point for those trying to find media and entertainment that has a liberty bent. Head on over to the website to learn more! You can find the video version of this podcast on...

Certificate of Need laws are crippling the Georgia healthcare industry. They eliminate competition and allow the government to decide if a community "needs" a hospital, nursing home, or even a simple upgrade to a medical facility. By doing so, it raises the cost of healthcare while also lowering the quality and availability of healthcare in many areas around the state. These laws should be repeale...

The surveillance state is growing rapidly and there seems to be a complete lack of awareness by the citizens and even by the representatives imposing this legislation. The Libertarian Party of Georgia has begun a project entitled "Banish Big Brother" which gives folks the tools, resources, and community help to fight the depletion of our privacy at a local level in very achievable and realistic wa...

The Bibb City Ramblers join the podcast today for some live music and a discussion about how they came to be. They'd like to dedicate this episode to their band member, Brian Fowler, who has been fighting and beating cancer for the past 7 months. Bibb City Ramblers FacebookBand CampPerformers in this Episode: Gini Davidson - Bass and VocalsDan Davidson - Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals George Miles -...

Mike Ter Maat is an Austrian-school economist & pro-reform police officer that has announced his candidacy for the presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party in 2024. He recently spoke about his goals and  at LP Georgia's "The Great Create" while on his campaign around the country. For more information, visit his website, www.miketermaat.com & www.goldnewdeal.comYou can find the vide...

Aaron Bowman is a former member of the Air Force, a law enforcement officer, and an expert on Private Membership Associations. These PMA's allow its members more freedom and protection when engaging in the activities they were designed for, such as commerce, homeschooling, or churches. Aaron dives into the details of these associations and describes how to get one started... and it's shockingly ea...

Our guest today is Andrew Withers, a member and the treasurer of LPUK across the pond. They have been active for the past 16 years and were gaining strides across the country until they were seemingly put on a media blackout about ten years ago. Unable to garner any coverage, they have persevered and are putting forth a fantastic candidate in next year's mayoral race for the city of London. Andrew...