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Free Cities Podcast

Timothy Allenfree-cities.org

The official podcast of the Free Cities Foundation hosted by Timothy Allen. Timothy conducts in-person, long-form discussions with the preeminent thought leaders in the Free Cities ecosystem, including builders, investors, residents, entrepreneurs & people who value liberty & prosperity for all. Everyone is welcome, especially skeptics. Topics: Private Cities, Pioneer Communities, Charter Cities, Seasteading, Homesteading, Libertarianism, Anarcho-Capitalism, Bitcoin, Economics, Geopolitics, Flag Theory, Homeschooling, Technology, Free Markets & Digital Nomadism. New episodes every Friday.

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Episodes

134 - Melissa Creem: Live Free or Die

Timothy Allen talks with Melissa Creem, chairperson of the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance (NHLA). They discuss New Hampshire's unique liberty-minded culture, the dynamics of the Free State Project, gun rights, and the role of the NHLA in legislative monitoring and advocacy. The conversation touches on local governance, the impact of COVID-19, the state's relationship with the federal government, and the challenges and hopes for promoting freedom.

Jun 13, 20251 hr 31 min

133 - Liam Martin: Positioning Yourself for the AI Future

Remote Work, Artificial Intelligence, Future Of Work, Virtual Reality, Digital Nomadism, Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Productivity. Timothy Allen talks with Liam Martin. Entrepreneur & best selling author Liam shares his insights on the evolving landscape of technology, remote work and digital nomadism. The conversation delves into the concept of asynchronous management, emphasizing how effective communication and management can enhance productivity in remote settings. Liam also explo...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 46 min

132 - Bonnie Freeman: The War on Bitcoin is Not Over

Bitcoin, Free Talk Live, Ian Freeman, Libertarian Activism, Government Overreach, FBI Raid, Regulation, New Hampshire, Ross Ulbricht, Financial Freedom, Free State Project. Timothy Allen talks with Bonnie Freeman. Bonnie is the wife of Ian Freeman, a prominent figure in the New Hampshire Bitcoin and Freedom community who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence for selling BTC on localbitcoins.com. This episode delves into Ian's story and the controversial circumstances surrounding his...

May 30, 20251 hr 14 min

131 - Izabela Patriota: Reclaiming Free Market Feminism

Latin American Politics, Inflation, Ladies Of Liberty Alliance, Feminism, Free Markets, Social Security, Traditional Family Values, Gender Roles, Social Responsibility. Timothy Allen talks with Izabela Patriota. Izabela is a member of the leadership team of Ladies Of Liberty Alliance Brazil and is the Director of Development for LOLA in the U.S. In this conversation, she shares her unique background as a Brazilian woman navigating the complexities of politics and economic freedom. The dialogue d...

May 23, 20251 hr 34 min

130 - Gonçalo Hall: Why Most Digital Nomads Have Never Heard of Próspera

Digital Nomadism, Community Building, Madeira, Honduras, Nomad Villages, Remote Work, Próspera, Ciudad Morazán, Coworking, Public Relations. Timothy Allen talks with Gonçalo Hall. Gonçalo, a pioneer in the digital nomad movement shares his journey from creating the first nomad village in Madeira to consulting with governments in Brazil, highlighting the transformative power of remote work and community building. We explore the challenges currently facing Próspera in Honduras, especially from a...

May 15, 20251 hr 26 min

129 - Ian Underwood: A New Governance Model for the 21st Century

Extreme Personal Responsibility, Libertarianism, Technology, Guns, Individualism, Social Credit Systems, Freedom, Social Contract, Political Philosophy, Consent Of The Governed, Personal Freedom. Timothy Allen talks with Ian Underwood. Ian has been a planetary scientist and artificial intelligence researcher for NASA; the director of the renowned Ask Dr. Math service; co-founder of Bardo Farm and Shaolin Rifleworks; and a popular speaker at liberty-related events. He’s also written 20 books on l...

May 09, 20252 hr 3 min

128 - Scott Forte: Competitive Governance is Coming

Free Cities, Libertarianism, Competitive Governance, Federalism, State Rights, New Hampshire, Political Philosophy, Economic Freedom, Community Building. Timothy Allen talks with Scott Forte. Scott, a former pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his insights into the importance of competitive governance and the impact of state rights on individual freedoms. We discuss the historical context of governance in the U.S. and reflect on the founders' vision of states competing for citizens with diverse po...

May 02, 20251 hr 39 min

127 - Anders Ingemarson: Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right

Ayn Rand, Individualism, Collectivism, Capitalism, Welfare State, American Ideals, Immigration, Personal Responsibility, Morality, Statism, Rational Self-Interest, Victim Culture, Socialism. Timothy Allen talks with Anders Ingemarson. Anders, a former Swede turned American citizen, shares his journey of embracing individualism through the teachings of Ayn Rand. In this episode, he reflects on his upbringing in Sweden, the allure of collectivism, and the contrast with American ideals of freedom a...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 7 min

126 - Mark Edge: The Arc of History Bends Towards Freedom

Free Cities, Libertarianism, Próspera, Morazán City, Private Governance, Bitcoin, Digital Privacy, Political Philosophy, Democracy vs Monarchy, AI, Cryptography, Social Dynamics, Cultural Change, Free Talk Live. Timothy Allen talks with Mark Edge. Mark is a passionate advocate for the Free Cities movement and a veteran voice in the libertarian community. In this episode, he shares his journey into the world of Free Cities and discusses his unique experiences that have shaped his understanding of...

Apr 18, 20252 hr 1 min

125 - Travis Bockenstedt: Liberating the Free Market in Healthcare

Healthcare Disruption, Direct Primary Care, Healthcare Reform, US Healthcare System, Health Insurance Loopholes, Medical Debt, Free Market Healthcare. Timothy Allen talks with Travis Bockenstedt. Travis is a healthcare disruptor and the president and CXO of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care. In this episode, he shares his personal journey that led him to challenge the traditional U.S. healthcare system, which began with a shocking $26,000 medical bill for an anxiety attack. He discusses the complex...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 7 min

124 - Jeremy Kauffman: Frontier Psychology & The Free State

Free State Project, Libertarianism, New Hampshire, Political Reform, Decentralization, DOGE, Elon Musk, Trump Administration, Bureaucracy, Free Cities, FBI, Self-Sufficiency, Frontier Psychology. Timothy Allen talks with Jeremy Kauffman. Jeremy is a tech entrepreneur and a well-known activist in the American Libertarian movement. He is deeply involved in the New Hampshire Free State Project and was the Libertarian nominee for the 2022 US Senate election there. In this conversation we explore the...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 58 min

123 - Michael Williams: Capitalism, Exceptionalism & the American Founding

Individual Freedom, Political Philosophy, Democracy, American Founding, Cultural Change, Leadership, Personal Responsibility, American Exceptionalism. Timothy Allen talks with ⁠ Michael Williams . Michael Williams is founder & president of ALTIUS Financial, Inc. He’s also the creator of the Defenders of Capitalism Project which is a crucial component of the Leadership Program of the Rockies curriculum. In this conversation, Michael and Timothy explore governance and individual freedom. Recou...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 27 min

122 - Lauren Razavi: Digital Nomads, Global Mobility & Network States

Global Mobility Rights, Remote Work, Digital Nomad Visas, Bali, Malaysia, Japan, Borderless Work, International Citizenship, Migration Trends, Future Of Work, Plumia. Timothy Allen talks with Lauren Razavi . Lauren is a technologist, political scientist, and global citizen focused on the future of work, global mobility, and digital nomadism. As Executive Director of Plumia , she leads efforts to build a global standard for nomad visas and reimagine the infrastructure that enables cross-border li...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 33 min

121 - Dennis Pratt: Liberty, Community & The Free State Project

New Hampshire Free State Project, Libertarianism, Personal Freedom, Education Reform, Political Activism, Small Government, Zoning Laws, Liberty Clubs, Grassroots Movements. Timothy Allen talks with Dennis Pratt. Dennis was inspired to move to New Hampshire in 2018 and has been involved in the Free State Project ever since, establishing community groups, running the free state festival PorcFest and doing some fascinating research into the psychology of the local Libertarians. In this episode, De...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 58 min

120 - Daniel Hannan: Woke Politics, Reform & The Culture of Liberty

Liberty, Individualism, Conservatism, Woke Politics, Collectivism, Government Overreach, China, Social Credit System, Personal Responsibility, Reform UK, Pandemic. Timothy Allen talks with Daniel Hannan. Daniel Hannen is a British writer, journalist and politician. If you’re a Brit you may know him as one of the founders of ‘Vote Leave’ - one of the organisations that successfully campaigned during the UK's Brexit referendum. Many people know him from his best selling books and if you frequent t...

Mar 07, 202554 min

119 - Pavla Karon: Activism, Accountability & Abundance

Dark Side of Activism, Personal Growth, Inner Work, Abundance Mindset, Trauma, Personal Responsibility, Freedom, Self-Reflection, Consciousness, Parenting. Timothy Allen talks with Pavla Karon. "Timothy and Pavla engage in a deep discussion on activism, personal responsibility, and the inner work necessary for meaningful change. They explore the "shadow side" of wanting to save the world, emphasizing self-awareness before external action. Pavla shares insights on money as energy, highlighting th...

Feb 28, 20252 hr 15 min

118 - Tim Stern: Building a Free City in Venezuela

Margarita Island, Special Economic Zones, Venezuela, Urban Development, Community Building, Economic Freedom, Digital Nomads, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Cryptocity. Timothy Allen speaks with Tim Stern. Tim Stern, a tech entrepreneur and visionary, shares his journey of establishing a unique community in Venezuela's Margarita Island, dubbed "Cryptocity." With a background in IT and a passion for liberty, Tim transitioned from traditional business to creating a haven for like-minded individuals...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 11 min

117 - Scott Schneider: Freedom in the Final Frontier

Space Law, Individual Rights, Freedom Movements, Governance, Personal Satellites, Live and Let Live Foundation, Space Exploration, Anarchism, Technological Innovation, Future Predictions. Timothy Allen talks with Scott Schneider. Scott's journey into the realm of freedom and individual rights began with his background in law, specializing in aerospace law. His unique perspective on international legal frameworks has led him to engage with the Live and Let Live Foundation, a movement dedicated to...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 40 min

116 - Manuel Barkhau: The Rise of Libertarianism in Germany

Libertarianism, Germany, Freedom, Economic Policy, Media Influence, Governance, Drones, Technology, Future Predictions, Social Dynamics. Timothy Allen talks with Manuel Barkhau. Manuel is a Software Developer based in Frankfurt Germany. He's been an Austro-Libertarian Anarcho-Capitalist since the Ron Paul presidential campaign in 2008 and a Bitcoiner since 2011. His current focus is growing the libertarian community and awareness of libertarianism in Germany through the German libertarian party ...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 35 min

115 - Vera Kichanova: Lessons From Odessa

Special Economic Zones, Odessa, Economic Freedom, Urban Planning, Free Cities, Urbanization, Architecture And Design, Sustainable Cities, Political Freedom, Urban Economist. Timothy Allen talks with Vera Kichanova. Vera Kichanova is the senior economist at the Free Cities Foundation and a policy researcher at Zaha Hadid Architects and King’s College London. Her PhD thesis explores the future of private urban development — from charter cities in emerging economies to start-up nations in neutral w...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 44 min

114 - Alex Voss: Strategies for Liberty, Free Cities & Bitcoin

Bitcoin, Free Cities, Economic Freedom, Sovereignty, Innovation, Autonomous Zones, Geopolitics, Community Building, Investment Strategies, City Design, Digital Nomads. Timothy Allen talks with Alex Voss. In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of Bitcoin and Free Cities, exploring how these two concepts can work together to foster economic freedom and innovation. Alex Voss, CFO of Tipolis and a board member of the Free Cities Foundation, shares insights from his extensive experience ...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 29 min

113 - Laurence Ion: Longevity Cities, Decentralised Science & The Cure for Aging

Longevity, Free Cities, Medical Innovation, Aging, Gene Therapy, Regulatory Frameworks, Decentralized Science, Healthspan, Biotechnology, Community Living, Transhumanism, Existential Questions, Cryonics. Timothy Allen talks with Laurence Ion. In this conversation we explore the intersection of longevity, science and Free Cities. Lawrence shares his journey within the ecosystem, focusing on creating environments that foster rapid medical innovation by circumnavigating traditional regulatory bottl...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 16 min

112 - Mark Lutter & Carl Peterson: Africa, Charter Cities & The Future of Urban Development

Charter Cities, Africa, Economic Zones, Urban Development, Governance, Special Economic Zones, Zanzibar, Infrastructure, Political Dynamics, Urbanization, Community Engagement. Timothy Allen talks with Mark Lutter and Carl Peterson from the Charter Cities Institute. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of charter cities in Africa, focusing on ambitious projects in Zanzibar and the broader implications for urban development across the continent. Mark and Carl share insights into the...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 17 min

111 - Alex Martynov: Mindfulness, Inner Freedom & Connecting With Your True Self

Freedom, Leadership Coaching, Self-Discovery, Personal Growth, Inner Freedom, Mindfulness, Complexity, Psychology, Self-Leadership, Authentic Living, Career Transition, Spirituality, Viktor Frankl. Timothy Allen talks with Alex Martynov. In this episode, we delve into the intricate dance between inner freedom and external constraints, exploring how our internal dialogues can create either liberty or self-imposed limitations. Alex shares insights on how unwittingly, our internal processes can lea...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 36 min

110 - Francisco Litvay: Global Citizenship, 2nd Passports & Geo Arbitrage

Plan B, Second Passports, Digital Nomadism, Perpetual Travel, Second Citizenship, Flag Theory, Tax Optimization, Residency, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Latin America, Economic Zones, Freedom, El Salvador. Timothy Allen talks with Francisco Litvay. Francisco is a Brazilian digital nomad, flag theory expert and the co-founder of Settee , the Portuguese franchise of Staatenlos , companies that both help individuals with emigration, citizenship, offshore companies and tax optimisation etc. In this con...

Dec 27, 20241 hr 13 min

109 - Alex Ugorji: Life in a Honduran Free City Under Threat

Honduras, Ciudad Morazán, ZEDE Law, Repeal, Libertarianism, Economic Freedom, Governance, Legal Challenges, Community Development, Incentives, Political Dynamics, Próspera. Timothy Allen talks with Alex Ugorji. Alex is one of the original residents of Ciudad Morazán, the so called 'blue collar Free City' and one of the lesser known Honduran ZEDEs. In fact, as far as I can tell, he is the third-longest-standing resident of a modern Free City in history, so his opinion carries weight. He shares hi...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 57 min

108 - Grant Romundt: Living on the Ocean in a Floating Home

Seasteading, Floating Homes, Marine Habitat, Sustainable Living, Freedom, Ocean Builders, Technology, Remote Work, Drone Technology, Panama, Freedom, Self-Sustainability. Timothy Allen talks with Grant Romundt. In this episode, Grant Romundt shares his visionary journey of creating floating homes and the future of seasteading. As a co-founder of Ocean Builders , Grant dives into the challenges and triumphs of constructing SeaPods: Unique marine dwellings, designed for both luxury and sustainabil...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 7 min

107 - Patrick Hiebert: Building Off-grid Libertarian Villages in Latin America

Libertarian Communities, Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Latin America, Off-Grid Living, Renewable Energy, Community Development, Freedom, Self-Sustainability, EcoVillages. Timothy Allen talks with Patrick Hiebert In this episode, Patrick Hebert, a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of EcoVillages , shares his journey from the software industry to establishing freedom-oriented communities in Latin America. Patrick discusses his transition from living on a boat with his son to creating self-sustaining luxur...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 55 min

106 - Joe Quirk: One Hundred Thousand Free Societies at Sea

Seasteading, Private Governance, Ocean Builders, Grant Romundt, Seapods, Floating Cities, Cruise Ships, Democracy, Freedom, Legacy Media. Timothy Allen talks with Joe Quirk This conversation with Joe, President of the Seasteading Institute, delves into the transformative potential of Seasteading as a frontier for innovation and freedom. Joe shares updates on the latest developments in the Seasteading movement, including new prototypes by Ocean Builders and the visionary efforts of Grant Romundt....

Nov 29, 20242 hr 53 min

105 - Efrat Fenigson: Unmasking Agenda 2030

Agenda 2030, Agenda 2050, Agenda 21, Stablecoins, Climate Change, Control, Smart Cities, 15 Minute Cities, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Spiritual Awareness, Fear, Compliance, Resistance. Timothy Allen talks with Efrat Fenigson. This conversation explores the rise of centralised control in a digital age with particular reference to Agenda 2030. Efrat sees Agenda 2030 as a plan to control many facets of human life, from finances and movement to information and even food choices. She argues that while th...

Nov 22, 20242 hr 13 min
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