Episodes

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NEWS: On Thursday, April 24, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on our Article V legislation, titled SJR 54. This resolution would be a clean COS Action Article V application with no expiration date. Introducing the resolution was Sen. Brian Birdwell, who survived the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and served in the Gulf War. After the hearing, COS Action's Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters and Regional Director Jonathan Viaud provide recap, reaction, and a preview of what happens next in the Lone Star State.

4 days ago
Get in the Fight | The BattleCry
4 days ago
4 days ago
Mark Meckler goes full William Wallace before diving into the week's wildest headlines. Whoopi Goldberg made the case for self-goverance?? Is Trump the greenest president ever? Then, Mark recaps his week on the road and previews Convention of States at the NRA conference in Atlanta before answering your questions. Welcome to The BattleCry!

7 days ago
7 days ago
Ready for some hope? Convention of States President Mark Meckler interviews a trio of COS interns to share their experiences.

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Trust But Verify | The BattleCry
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
After another week on the road with engaged citizen activists, COS President Mark Meckler reacts to Karoline Leavitt's new press policy, details how he thinks Trump can legally respond to the injunctions issued by federal courts, answers listener questions, and much more. Welcome to The BattleCry.

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Ignore the Noise | The BattleCry
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
COS President Mark Meckler cuts through the noise to drop some truth bombs on "SignalGate," tariffs, the economy, breaking news out of Israel, and more. Then, Mark reviews the week's happenings from the Convention of States movement and answers your questions.

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Montana House VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
On April 3 the Montana House of Representatives debated and voted on HJ 5, an application calling for an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on federal officials. This resolution has been adopted by 19 states, so far, with 34 needed to call the convention. After the vote, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Directors Deanna Becket and Andrew Lusch react to the debate, highlight their favorite moments, and preview what's next for the COS Montana team.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
COS at Home with Tim Barton (April 2025)
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Tim Barton, President of Wallbuilders, joins your host Jonathan Viaud to discuss President Trump's plans for the Department of Education, his message to Texas legislators regarding Convention of States, and much more! Join us the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00p ET for such segments as the educational 5 for V, breaking news with COS Now, and the Minuteman Mailbag.

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Support DOGE | The BattleCry
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
The original DOGEsters are now against DOGE. What changed? COS President Mark Meckler reacts to the week's top headlines, shares a story from his visit to the Texas capitol, answers your questions, and more. Welcome to The BattleCry.

Friday Mar 28, 2025
A Personal Approach to Volunteer Engagement | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.8
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
How do you create a committed, family atmosphere for your team? In this episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, your host Mike Ruthenberg interviews Maria Bedard, State Director with Convention of States Maryland. Maria shares proven strategies like "fellowship events" and how she empowers people to do what they love. Mike is the Chief Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Texas House Holds Public Hearing on Convention of States | COS LIVE
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
On March 26 the Texas House Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on HJR 98, a clean Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on the federal government and its officials. Texas was state #11 to pass COS Action's resolution, but that legislation had an expiration date. HJR 98 would ensure Texas remains at the forefront of the COS movement. After an opening statement by State Representative Cody Vasut, several other locals spoke, including Texas resident Mark Meckler and a representative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Opponents also showed up to testify, including reps from the Soros-connected Common Cause and Eagle Forum. After a closing statement from Rep. Vasut, Regional Director Jonathan Viaud reacts to the hearing with Andrew Lusch. They discuss the Texas team's strategy for the hearing and what happens next in the process.