Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
With Mark Meckler on the road this weekend, enjoy this recent speech from his co-founder Michael Farris at an event outside the New Jersey capitol. In addition to serving as COS Action's Senior Advisor, Farris is a constitutional attorney who has won cases at the Supreme Court level.

7 days ago
7 days ago
In this month's episode, Mike Ruthenberg interviews COS Texas volunteer John van Compernolle. We will discuss his start with Convention of States, his book on Article V, as well as his participation in passing the clean COS Resolution in Texas. We will discuss the life circumstances that could have derailed John but didn't. Mike is the Executive Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Ohio Senate Hears Public Testimony on Convention of States | COS LIVE
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
On June 17 the Ohio Senate General Government Committee held a public hearing on COS Action's Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, limits on federal overreach, and term limits on members of Congress and federal officials. In this episode of COS LIVE, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters responds to the opponents, a strange coalition ranging from the fringe-right John Birch Society to the Soros-funded Common Cause and even Alan Keyes. Rita also shares the proponent testimony, including constitutional attorney Michael Farris. This resolution has already been adopted in 19 states, with 15 more needed to activate the constitutional threshold.

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sign the Petition | The BattleCry
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
The events of this past week prove--more than ever--we need Convention of States NOW. COS President Mark Meckler comes in hot, all engines blazing to deliver a fiery call to action. What does all this have to do with President Trump vs. Elon Musk? Plus, Mark answers your questions.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Texas VICTORY Roundtable | COS at Home (June 2025)
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
It was no easy feat. On May 8 the Texas legislature eliminated the expiration date for its Convention of States resolution, ensuring the Lone Star State remains at the forefront of the historic Article V movement to unleash liberty in America. Your host Jonathan Viaud interviews the major players who made it possible, including rising star Texas State Representative Cody Vasut, Jose Melendez of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and COS Texas leaders Erika Hatfield and John Van Compernolle.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Buy American | The BattleCry
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
In this week's episode the President of Convention of States Mark Meckler shares a great website for buying American-made goods. Mark also reacts to historic polling about President Trump, RFK's war on the medical journal industry, what's really going on with the aid centers in Israel, and whether the Democrats' new plan to stay relevant will work.

Monday May 26, 2025
Countdown to the Celebration | The BattleCry
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
A historic event is on the horizon, and Mark Meckler wants you to prepare yourself. After his weekly call to action, Mark reacts to Sec. of State Marco Rubio's smackdown of a U.S. Senator, the double-assassination of Israelis in DC, and much more. Welcome to The BattleCry.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Michael Farris Testifies Before Ohio House Committee | COS LIVE
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
On May 20 constitutional attorney and COS co-founder Michael Farris gave a tour de force performance in defense of Article V and the Convention of States movement. The Ohio House Committee on Government Oversight held a proponents-only hearing for COS Action's Article V application (HJR 2), as well as our 34|Ready bill (HB 67). Farris answered questions from the sometimes-combative legislators and provided expert testimony. Several COS Ohio citizen leaders also provided supporting testimony.
Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch provide commentary. After the hearing stream, Regional Director Catherine Zemanek shares behind-the-scenes information and previews what's next in the process.

Monday May 19, 2025
Mow Your Lawn | The BattleCry
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Is it too early to talk about 2028? Will Congress ever rein in the judiciary? What are President Trump's top triumphs? Mark Meckler answers those questions and much more on this week's episode of The BattleCry. Plus, he reacts to leaked footage of Congress members sleeping before taking your questions.

Monday May 12, 2025
Run for Office | The BattleCry
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Mark Meckler is fresh off a trip to the White House to deliver an update on the Article V movement, his weekly call to action, thoughts on AOC 2028, and much more.