Episodes

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Mark Meckler interviews Gen Z: What They REALLY Think About America
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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.

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Resist the Panic | The BattleCry
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
The judiciary is resisting President Trump, but it's no time to panic. COS President Mark Meckler cuts through the noise with his no-nonsense takes on this week's news and provides an update on Convention of States. Then, Producer G takes over Ask Mark Anything.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Hawaii Legislature Holds Hearing on Convention of States | COS LIVE
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
NEWS: The Hawaii Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard COS Action's Article V application on Thursday, March 20. COS President Mark Meckler provided proponent testimony, as did several members of the COS Hawaii team. After the hearing, COS President Mark Meckler and Regional Director Andrew Lusch join the program to respond to the opponents who testified and react to the committee's decision.