
Show overview
Convention of States has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 672 episodes. That works out to roughly 420 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 43 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 39 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 202 episodes published. Published by conventionofstates.
From the publisher
D.C. is broken, but the Founders gave the people a tool to fix it. Call an Article V Convention of States. Freedom starts here.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 679Read Between the Lines | The BattleCry
Mark Meckler has had enough of the hot takes and soundbites. That's why this week he's tossing aside his normal format to do deep dive into everything with the War in Iran. From the Great Reshuffling to modern warfare, diplomacy, and the American economy, this promises to be an informative discussion on President Trump's most controversial decision. Ask Mark Anything

Ep 676Happy Easter from Mark Meckler and Convention of States | The BattleCry
The President of Convention of States and Citizens for Self Governance wishes everyone a happy Easter.

Ep 675COS at Home with Chris Salcedo
Everyone's favorite liberty-loving Latino joins COS at Home for an exclusive interview! A long-time broadcaster and author, Chris Salcedo has reached millions of Americans with his bold and truthful perspective on the state of the American republic. Will Congress pass the SAVE America Act? Should Republicans abolish the filibuster? What amendment does he most want to see produced by an Article V convention? All that and much more, as your host Jonathan Viaud interviews the long-time supporter of the Convention of States movement. Book: The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino Minutemen Mailbag PatriotU

Ep 674Mark in the Media (2026 Q1) | The BattleCry
Convention of States President Mark Meckler is on the road this weekend, so we're inviting you to enjoy this montage from a selection of his recent media appearances. Mark is an expert on grassroots activism and has his finger on the pulse of both the boots-on-the-ground as well as the halls of power. Mark is asked about a wide rang of topics, including the upcoming elections, President Trump's usage of executive action, the MAHA movement, the Convention of States effort, and much more. Watch more of these interviews by visiting the Convention of States Youtube and Rumble channels. Ask Mark Anything

Ep 673Support a Candidate | The BattleCry
A congresswoman's post on X about Convention of States went viral, but that's not the end of the story. Mark Meckler is back in the saddle, and he has plenty of things to say about primary season, strategy in Iran, a recent Catholic conference, and much more. Welcome to The Battlecry. Ask Mark Anything Sign the Petition Open Letter to Trump BattleCry Video Archives

Ep 672CRINGE: Ohio House Hears OPPOSITION to Convention of States | COS LIVE
On March 10 the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee held an opposition-only hearing regarding Convention of States Action's Article V resolution as well as 34|Ready legislation. Buckle up, because it gets a little wacky. After the hearing, your co-hosts Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch provide rebuttal to the confuse-and-conflate strategy of the testifiers. Then, COS Ohio State Director Bill Scott calls in to provide an on-the-ground report. Tune in for a wild edition of COS LIVE...unless of course you would rather get a root canal. Get the Facts Why 1787 Convention Was NOT a "Runaway" COS 200: Responding to Opposition

Ep 668Illinois Delivers 100,000 Signatures! | The BattleCry
For this week's episode of The BattleCry, Convention of States President Mark Meckler hands the mic over to the amazing COS Illinois team. Local volunteer leaders hosted a capitol day rally with several state legislators and delivered 100,000+ petition signatures to elected officials, drawing local media coverage. This event was held on February 26.

Ep 671COS at Home with Mark Meckler (March 2026)
The man behind the movement returns to COS at Home, reacting to President Trump's State of the Union, the victory in Kansas, and much more. Mark Meckler is the President and Co-Founder of Convention of States Action and Citizens for Self Governance. Grassroots Director Jonathan Viaud also shares the latest COS news, five minutes of Article V education, and reads viewer responses from the Minuteman Mailbag.

Ep 670Wyoming House DEBATES Convention of States | COS LIVE
Late last night the Wyoming House of Representatives debated Convention of States Action's application for an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraint, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on Congress and federal officials. After a rewatch of the debate, Senior Vice President for Legislative and Grassroots Affairs Rita Peters as well as COS President Meckler react to the results and preview what comes next. Watch COS LIVE

Ep 669Mark Meckler TESTIFIES Before Wyoming House Committee | COS LIVE
Earlier today the Wyoming House Education Committee held a public hearing on SJ0005 (Convention of States Action's Article V Resolution). After opening remarks from volunteer State Director Julie Baker, COS President Mark Meckler gets to the bottomline. Then, Senator Ogden Driskill rounds out proponent testimony before the committee opens it up for other public remarks. After the vote, Rita Peters and Deanna Beckett provide a recap and reaction. Will Wyoming become state #21 to join the movement? COS LIVE Archives

Ep 667Vote in the Primaries | The BattleCry
Mark Meckler reacts to a viral clip from the State of the Union and its important implications for the 2026 elections. Then, he dives into intriguing changes in Artificial Intelligence and the corporate media landscape, as well as an update on the latest from the Convention of States movement. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the campaign in Iran. Ask Mark Anything Open Letter to Trump Sign the Petition

Ep 666Wyoming VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE
EARLIER TODAY the Wyoming Senate passed Convention of States on Third Reading by a vote of 19-12. What does that mean? Rita Peters (Vice President for Legislative and Grassroots Affairs) breaks it down and previews what's next.
Ep 665COS 100: Introduction to Convention of States with Dr. Tom Coburn, Rita Peters, and Mark Meckler
If you've ever wondered what Convention of States is trying to accomplish or how Article V works, spend 30 minutes with three constitutional luminaries. In this introductory course, Dr. Tom Coburn covers "The D.C. Problem," constitutional attorney Rita Peters provides a helpful overview of "The Article V Solution," and Mark Meckler presents the inspiring "Vision of the Convention of States Plan." Sign up for more free classes with Convention of States University.