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Ep 283COS Live! Ep. 241: Texas Takes a Stand

Texas may have already passed our Article V application, but patriots in the Lone Star State aren’t resting on their laurels. They won a key victory in this year’s legislative session involving a sunset clause. Regional Director Jonathan Viaud joins us to give the scoop. Sign the petition.

Apr 19, 202341 min

Ep 216Lt. Col. Allen West: Our Call of Duty

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Lieutenant Colonel and former Congressman Allen West gives a stirring speech on what is needed for effective leadership in the fight to restore America.

Apr 18, 202330 min

Ep 282Rally in Texas | The BattleCry

How many more Americans have to die of fentanyl poisoning before we do something about it? To force meaningful action, Mark Meckler is organizing a rally at the Texas capitol on April 29 with Ted Nugent, Congressman Chip Roy, and many more. Learn more and RSVP: www.howmanymore.com

Apr 17, 202316 min

Ep 281The Liberty Update Ep. 13: Brunson Bros. Election Lawsuit

Join us for this week's need-to-know news, including updates on a 2020 election lawsuit, the Restrict Act, a 2nd Amendment victory in Florida, and how Joe Biden finally ended the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.

Apr 14, 202311 min

Ep 279Crossroads: The Texas Border Crisis

One American dies of fentanyl poisoning every seven minutes. In today's episode, Rita Peters and Mark Meckler discuss what ought to be done about the crisis on the Texas border. www.howmanymore.com Sign the petition ► https://conventionofstates.com/?ref=72146 Give to Convention of States ▶ https://bit.ly/2IV8pFw Shop our merch collection ► https://bit.ly/2IBiRBQ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conventionofstates/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/COSProject 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conventionofstates 🗣️ Parler: https://www.parler.com/COSProject

Apr 13, 202332 min

Ep 280COS Live! at Home with Steve Deace on Nefarious

BlazeTV host, #1 bestseller, COS endorser, and executive producer of the upcoming thriller Nefarious, Steve Deace is back with us to preview his new movie and answer viewer questions. Get tickets for Nefarious.

Apr 12, 20231h 6m

Ep 2782023 Rally at the Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa

On March 28, 2023, Rick Santorum, Rick Green, and Bob Vander Plaats headline a Convention of States rally in Iowa, as the team there makes a big push for their state to be the 20th to join the movement! Sign the petition.

Apr 11, 202354 min

Ep 276Crossroads: Servant Leadership Part 7 - Handling Emotions

Rita Peters is joined by Ginny Rapini, who serves Convention of States Action as a leader in the Mentoring Department. In this episode, Rita and Ginny discuss Chapter 7 of Servant Leadership and what it has to say about handling emotions and systems thinking.

Apr 10, 202332 min

Ep 214Tim Dunn: Encouragement from the Early Church for Convention of States

At the closing of the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Tim Dunn shares a word of encouragement from the early church for Convention of States.

Apr 4, 202340 min

Ep 275The Liberty Update Ep. 12: The Fauci Fight

This week, we take a deep dive into the unholy Fauci duo, examine the federal government's push for "fact-checking," and honor the late Sen. Tom Coburn.

Mar 31, 202312 min

Ep 274Crossroads: Servant Leadership Part 6 - Sharing Truth

Rita Peters is joined again by Roslyn Weisenburger, who serves Convention of States Action as a Mentoring Associate. In this episode, they discuss Chapter 6 of Servant Leadership and what it has to say about Sharing Truth. https://smile.amazon.com/Servant-Leadership-Dave-Kuhnert/dp/1957202033/ref=sr_1_4

Mar 30, 202331 min

Ep 263COS Live! Ep. 240: North Dakota Protects and Defends

The COS North Dakota team is proving that even if your state has already joined the Convention of States movement, it’s important to stay active. Sign the petition.

Mar 29, 202325 min

Ep 218David Barton: American Exceptionalism

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, David Barton, founder of WallBuilders, gives a presentation on American Exceptionalism.

Mar 28, 202340 min

Ep 273Get Ready to Run | The BattleCry

Things are getting interesting in Kansas for Convention of States. Plus, COS Action President Mark Meckler answers slanders being spewed by a committeewoman in Iowa.

Mar 27, 202336 min

Ep 272The Liberty Update Ep. 11: Newsmax Beats Censorship

Rand Paul works to return war power to the American people, DeSantis bashes George Soros-backed DAs, Stacey Abrams seeks to expand government intrusion, and Newsmax beats censorship. More news.

Mar 24, 202310 min

Ep 271COS Live! Special Edition: Kansas House Debates Convention of States (3/21/23)

On March 21, 2023, the Kansas House of Representatives debated our resolution for an Article V convention that could propose fiscal restraints, term limits, and other limits on federal overreach. In this audio, the legislation successfully passes on Second Reading and awaits a final vote on Third Reading. A similar result was achieved in the Kansas Senate on the same day. Take action.

Mar 22, 20231h 6m

Ep 215Mark Levin Keynote Speech at the COS Reclaiming Liberty Summit 2022

In today’s episode, Mark Levin caps off the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit’s Awards Banquet. Levin is a nine-time number one bestselling author, nationally syndicated radio host, Fox News host of Life, Liberty, and Levin, and formerly an official in the Ronald Reagan Administration.

Mar 21, 20231h 1m

Ep 269Crossroads: Defending Parental Rights with Michael Farris

Is the government or the family in charge of children in America? In today's episode, Rita Peters is joined by Michael Farris, the founder of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College, former CEO for Alliance for Defending Freedom, and Co-founder of Convention of States. He answers questions related to homeschooling, transgender operations for children, and more.

Mar 18, 202330 min

Ep 268The Liberty Update Ep. 10: Tucker Carlson Banned?

Join us to discuss a push to ban the military from watching Tucker Carlson, the national banking crisis, bipartisan support in Pennsylvania for Convention of States, and a major victory for religious liberty.

Mar 17, 202311 min

Ep 267COS Live! Special Edition: Maryland Senate Committee Hears Convention of States (2023)

On March 14, 2023, citizen activists with Convention of States Maryland give proponent testimony for the COS Action Article V application before a committee of the Maryland Senate.

Mar 15, 202355 min

Ep 213Michael Farris: The Vision of What We Will Achieve Through a Convention of States

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, the Convention of States Co-Founder Michael Farris gives a vision of what we will achieve through a Convention of States.

Mar 14, 202346 min

Ep 266Pay Attention to the Important Things | The BattleCry

Tucker Carlson is exposing the liars, while the North Carolina House votes for Convention of States BIGLY. Plus, I'm back on the road this week. Welcome to The BattleCry with COS President Mark Meckler. Sign the petition.

Mar 13, 202329 min

Ep 265The Liberty Update Ep. 9: World War III Imminent?

Is World War III imminent? Voters think so. This week, the government awarded a biological man with a women’s courage award, and a Serbian tennis star can’t play at a tournament in Florida because CDC rules won’t allow him to enter the country.

Mar 10, 20239 min

Ep 264COS Live! Special Edition: North Carolina House Votes on Convention of States

On March 8, 2023, the North Carolina House debated and voted on our Article V application to propose term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on the size and jurisdiction of the federal government. Senate concurrence still needed for final passage. Click here to sign the petition.

Mar 8, 202319 min

Ep 211Rick Green: Sowing the Seeds of Liberty with Biblical Citizenship

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, America’s Constitution Coach Rick Green of Patriot Academy shares why he believes it is important to sow the seeds of liberty with biblical citizenship.

Mar 7, 202331 min

Ep 262Don’t Bunker Down | The BattleCry

Josh Hawley is taking it to Merrick Garland and Biden nominees, but will it accomplish anything? PLUS, I’ve noticed a troubling trend out on the road, and I think it’s time we address it. Sign the petition.

Mar 6, 202341 min

Ep 261The Liberty Update Ep.8: New Report Confirms COVID-19 ”Conspiracy Theory”

A new report seems to confirm the so-called “conspiracy” about the COVID-19 origins, and Merrick Garland thinks giving the government more power will solve America’s problems. Hear about Lori Lightfoot’s reelection loss and an encouraging speech from a state legislator. More news here.

Mar 3, 202310 min

Ep 260Crossroads: Fear vs. Faith - Avoiding the Trap of Bunker Politics, feat. Sen. Rick Santorum

Is it possible that the defensive posture conservatives have taken over the past century has led to a ceding of ground to the forces of big government? In today's episode, Rita Peters and Mark Meckler are joined by Rick Santorum, a former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate. They discuss how liberty-minded Americans often cower in the trap of "bunker politics" instead of boldly working for solutions that advance their cause. Sign the petition.

Mar 2, 202332 min

Ep 259COS Live! Ep. 239: Iowa Sen. Jesse Green Pushes COS Forward

Could Iowa be the next state to join the Convention of States movement? Today we’re putting a spotlight on the Hawkeye State, which has seen a flurry of legislative activity in the past week. Sign the petition.

Mar 1, 202332 min

Ep 257Iowa Town Hall with Rick Santorum, Mark Meckler

In February of 2023, Convention of States President Mark Meckler, as well as former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, headline a town hall in De Moines, Iowa.

Feb 28, 20231h 35m

Ep 258I’ve Been Everywhere | The BattleCry

Mark Meckler has returned from his long road trip to update you on Convention of States news from Idaho to New Hampshire and places in between. Marjorie Taylor Green is making headlines about a "national divorce," but does she know that the Framers gave us a peaceful solution?

Feb 27, 202323 min

Ep 256The Liberty Update Ep.7: 2024 Presidential Candidate Endorses COS, Ukraine War’s First Anniversary

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the U.S. is sending more money. We'll also discuss America's failing education standards and a huge new endorsement for COS! Find more news here.

Feb 24, 202312 min

Ep 255Crossroads: Gender Surgeries on Minors with Special Guest Matt Sharp

In today's episode, Rita Peters is joined by Matt Sharp of Alliance for Defending Freedom where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy. They discuss how faith and culture meet on the hot-button issue of gender reassignment surgeries for minors.

Feb 23, 202330 min

Ep 250COS Live! Ep. 238: New Hampshire House Committee Votes on Convention of States (2023)

Today we’re catching up on some recent legislative activity, a replay of a vote in the New Hampshire House Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs on February 3, 2023.

Feb 22, 202321 min

Ep 210Steve Deace: Two Minute Warning

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Blaze TV host and number one bestselling author Steve Dace shares why he thinks this might be the last legal method for preventing civil war in America.

Feb 21, 202334 min

Ep 253Idaho Town Hall Part 2 | The BattleCry

Convention of States President Mark Meckler and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum headline a fired-up town hall with 300+ attendees in Boise. This event was held on February 2nd, 2023. Sign the petition ️➡️ http://bit.ly/2Q8qyTy

Feb 20, 202334 min

Ep 252The Liberty Update Ep. 6: Disaster in Ohio & Global Pandemic Contract

Concerns are growing over the health effects of the Ohio train derailment, but Pete Buttigieg is more worried about too many white men in construction jobs. The World Health Organization recently released its pandemic treaty draft, and Elon Musk warns against a one-world government. More news here.

Feb 17, 202314 min

Ep 249COS Live! Ep. 237 Wyoming Senate Debates Convention of States 2023 (Third Reading)

In today’s episode, watch the debate and final vote of the Wyoming Senate on Convention of States Action's Article V application to propose term limits, fiscal restraints, and other limits on federal overreach. Approval by the House side of the legislature is still required for final passage.

Feb 15, 202343 min

Ep 209Rick Santorum: The Path to Convention

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Convention of States Action Senior Advisor and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum gives a speech to 600 Convention of States leaders before sitting down for an interview with Mark Meckler.

Feb 14, 202348 min

Ep 248Idaho Town Hall Pt. 1 | The BattleCry

Convention of States Senior Advisor Rick Santorum and CEO Mark Meckler headline a fired-up town hall with 300+ attendees in Boise, Idaho. Event held on February 2nd, 2023. Sign the petition.

Feb 13, 202328 min

Ep 247The Liberty Update Ep. 5: The New Border Czar

Today we'll highlight Texas's new border czar, how George Soros is playing a part in our difficulties, the House's vote to end foreign travel vaccine mandates, and a new poll on how Americans feel about the Chinese spy balloon.

Feb 10, 202314 min

Ep 246COS Live! Ep. 236: Wyoming Senate Debates Convention of States

Last week the Wyoming Senate voted in favor of our Article V application! In today’s episode, listen to a replay of the debate in its entirety. Sign the petition.

Feb 8, 202356 min

Ep 208James O’Keefe: Courage in the Fight

At the 2022 Convention of States Reclaiming Liberty Summit, Project Veritas Founder James O’Keefe gives a riveting presentation to 600 Convention of States leaders before sitting down for an interview with Convention of States Action CEO Mark Meckler.

Feb 7, 202359 min

Ep 245The Inception of a Movement | The BattleCry

In this never-before-released clip from Summit 2022, Convention of States Co-Founder and President Mark Meckler tells the story of the providential start to our historic movement. Sign the petition.

Feb 6, 202310 min

Ep 244The Liberty Update Ep. 4: Trump’s New Plan

This week, Congress (finally) declares that the pandemic is over, but Biden is not too happy about it, Trump announces a new plan to combat left-wing gender insanity, and voters unite against government overreach. Lastly, we'll discuss the Department of Justice's latest defeat.

Feb 3, 202310 min

Ep 243COS Live! Special Edition: Wyoming Hears Convention of States

On January 31, 2023, the Wyoming Senate Committee on Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions heard testimony on our Article V application. COS Action President Mark Meckler testified. This is audio has been modified from the original version of a live broadcast. Sign the petition.

Feb 1, 20231h 28m

Ep 206Mark Meckler at Patriot Academy 2022

In this 2022 speech, Convention of States Action CEO Mark Meckler gives a talk at a Patriot Academy event in Texas wherein he shares a firsthand account of his experience at the little-known Monument to the Forefathers.

Jan 31, 202333 min

Ep 242North Carolina Town Hall Pt. 2 | The BattleCry

Convention of States co-founders Mark Meckler and Michael Farris packed the house at a town hall in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is an excerpt from the Q&A portion. Event held on Jan. 19, 2023.

Jan 30, 202327 min

Ep 241The Liberty Update Ep.3: Investigate Fauci?

This week on The Liberty Update, we cover a growing push to investigate Dr. Fauci, the USPS's $9 billion electric vehicle initiative, a far-left attack on Convention of States, and exciting news from Montana!

Jan 27, 202311 min

Ep 240Crossroads: The Law of Affirmative Action in College Admissions - A New Case

Constitutional attorneys Rita Peters and Mark Meckler tackle a new case that's before the Supreme Court: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. What have the courts said about affirmative action, and how do these policies affect race relations in America?

Jan 26, 202333 min