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The Independents with Carla Gericke 
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke examines the latest revelations surrounding COVID-19, the Wuhan lab leak, and newly released evidence detailing what government officials knew—and when they knew it. Topics include: Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, … Read more
This week, on The Independents with Carla Gericke, 25 years after libertarians began migrating to NH, young politicians are now deciding to embrace or resist the vision. PorcFest, now with 10 mini-fests, gives you an opportunity to check out the buzz for yourself! Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those … Read more
COVIDmania wasn’t a public health response. It was a societal psychotic break that revealed the new operating system: technocracy—predation with excellent branding. In this episode of The Independents, Carla Gericke takes a hard look at what actually happened during the COVID era: the fear campaigns, the censorship, the expert worship, the suspension of basic rights, … Read more
Here’s How to Finally Own Your Body Again This week on The Independents, with Caral Gericke, if you’re a homeowner, a parent, or someone who just wanted to do the right thing during COVID, this one’s for you. You masked up. You got the shots. You worried about Grandma. You trusted the authorities. Like millions … Read more
This week, on The Independents with Carla Gericke, Thomas Massie — one of the last consistent anti-war, pro-liberty voices in Congress — was just obliterated in his primary by Trump, massive pro-Israel donor money, and the new hawkish GOP machine. On paper, it looks like a total defeat. But in reality, this “massacre” is one … Read more
This week, on The Independents with Caral Gericke, A 20-year CIA veteran reportedly says analysts pointing to a lab leak were overruled. If true, this is bigger than COVID. This is about consent. Who consented to gain-of-function research?Who consented to censorship?Who consented to mandates enforced through fear, coercion, and institutional pressure? Today on The Independents … Read more
Do you think there are more rom-coms or horror movies in the world? Did you know there are 20+ types of love? What good things flow from love? Does “wokeness,” whether Left or Right, destroy love? Can creating more love help heal the world? Join Carla Gericke now for this week’s deep dive into the … Read more
Yesterday, the Department of Justice indicted David Morens—a longtime senior advisor to Anthony Fauci—on charges including conspiracy and destroying federal records. Translation? The COVID narrative wasn’t just “messy science.” It was engineered. In this episode of The Independents, I break down how “settled science” was manufactured—from the Peter Daszak-orchestrated Lancet letter to the suppression of … Read more
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke explores a growing breakdown in trust between individuals and large institutions—especially around health, risk, and personal experience. This is a conversation about: This episode is not about telling you what to think. It’s about asking better questions. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent … Read more
The Independents with Carla Gericke is back, and this week, Carla Gericke and Mark Warden of Porcupine Real Estate discuss the latest developments in the Free State real estate market. Carla opens with some Tax Slave Day jokes. An upcoming NH Constitutional amendment wraps the show. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may … Read more
This week on The Independents with Carla Gericke, Censorship, the First Amendment, Missouri v Biden, Sunshine Week, gas prices, and more on today’s show! But first, a big shout-out to the Josiah Bartlett Center, the Free State’s free-market think tank. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke dives straight into the psychological battlefield—where the real war isn’t overseas, it’s happening inside your head. How did we get so comfortable joking about destroying our “enemies”? When did outrage become entertainment? And why isn’t self-regulation the default setting we pretend it is? Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are … Read more
This week, on The Independents, join Carla Gericke for a lively recap of the Free State Project’s Liberty Forum—one of the best gatherings of pro-liberty thinkers and doers in the country. What were the biggest ideas, moments, and takeaways from this year’s event? Plus, get a preview of what’s ahead for the 23rd Annual Porcupine … Read more
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke sits down with Melissa Blasek, Executive Director of RebuildNH and former Merrimack State Representative, to discuss two major liberty flashpoints in New Hampshire. • HB 1811 – The bill that would have repealed all childhood vaccine mandates for school and daycare attendance, making immunization purely voluntary. After a … Read more
This week, on The Independents, live from the Free State of New Hampshire, Carla Gericke is joined in-studio by constitutional scholar Daniel Richard (National Heritage Center for Constitutional Studies) for a deep dive into his citizen-led initiative Save Our Schools NH. Daniel lays out a constitutional history tour that connects school governance, taxation, Claremont, and … Read more
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke cuts through the noise to reveal what’s actually happening in the Free State. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment … Read more
This week, on The Independents, with federal ICE operations clashing with state authority and protests in the streets of MN, the real solution might shock you. Carla Gericke lays out the case for secession, explores National Divorce, and exposes the 10 ways you’re being manipulated by media, politicians, and power structures. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions … Read more
This week on the Independents, Carla Gericke breaks down what’s really happening in New Hampshire—and why it matters far beyond the Granite State. ???? Police body cameras and government transparency ???? The latest Right-to-Know bill hearings ????️ A proposed study on New Hampshire’s sovereign options ???? The U.S. withdraws from the WHO—what does that mean, … Read more
This week, on The Independents, the Dilbert creator saga, Rand Paul, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the New Food Pyramid, Campus Carry, and more . Check out Other Episodes and Podcasts here! Check Out The Morning Update Here! – Also available on Rumble, Instagram/Reels, and Steve’s Substack. Follow ‘Grok on X – Rumble – Facebook … Read more
This week, on The Independents, New Year’s resolutions… New Hampshire–style, Cannabis and other baked goods crossing the border from Canada, plus MAHA quietly delivering real changes—while Trump makes the global chessboard messier. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, … Read more