Best Ben Barnette Podcasts (2024)

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Reaction to Convention of States at NCSL 12:55

2h ago12:55

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State legislators couldn't stop talking about COS grassroots activists at a national conference. Rita Peters, Rick Santorum, and Mark Meckler recap their three-day experience at the National Conference of State Legislators from Kentucky.By conventionofstates

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Read a Book | The BattleCry 29:41

1d ago29:41

29:41

What is the future of conservatism in America? Mark Meckler wants to know your thoughts on a book that has impacted J.D. Vance's political philosophy. How does Kamala Harris's VP pick of the radical Minnesota Governor Tim Walz "balance the ticket?" Mark comments on that and much more from this week's headlines. Regime Change by Patrick Deneen Ask M…

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Sights and Sounds: Elaine Lee 6:00

5d ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," travel journalist and Berkeley author Elaine Lee gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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COS at Home with Professor Randy Barnett 56:45

5d ago56:45

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We are pleased to be joined by Professor Randy E. Barnett, a member of the Legal Board of Reference for Convention of States. Barnett is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches constitutional law and is Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. Check out his new book '…

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Work for a Candidate | The BattleCry 31:23

8d ago31:23

31:23

In his first podcast since becoming a grandpa, COS President Mark Meckler comes out guns blazing, giving his take on Biden's prisoner swap, Kamala's polling bump, and whether the Trump assassination attempt was a deep state plot.By conventionofstates

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Sights and Sounds: Ben Trefny 6:00

12d ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," KALW's executive producer Ben Trefny shares some real cool live events happening with KALW in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Kallaway's Blueprint (Week 53): How to lock in by better "defining success", the duration of stardom, chasing fame vs influence, originality vs inspired by (the content contradiction) 22:21

13d ago22:21

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In this video, I share my raw thoughts on 3 creator/entrepreneur topics: 1. How to better "Define Success" to help me lock in and focus 2. The "Duration of Stardom" and whether you should chase fame vs influence 3. A common content contradiction..."originality vs inspired by" These 3 topics came from my Blueprint Week 53 post: https://blueprint.gam…

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REACTION: Biden's Plan to Change the Supreme Court 16:15

15d ago16:15

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On Monday President Biden announced his plan to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code. Will it take a constitutional amendment? What would be the affects of these changes? COS President and constitutional attorney Mark Meckler provides a debrief. Learn More About Convention of States…

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Rise Above the Fog of War | The BattleCry 25:11

16d ago25:11

25:11

If it seems like the media is trying to distract you from what's really important, it's probably because that's been the plan all along. Mark Meckler is back with another hard-hitting episode of The BattleCry, commenting on the latest news in the 2024 Elections, Netanyahu's address to Congress, what's wrong with the FBI Director, and more. Ask Mark…

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Getting in Touch with Your WHY | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.3 30:09

19d ago30:09

30:09

Convention of States New Hampshire State Director Al Brandano joins host Mike Ruthenberg to discuss the importance of emphasizing the macro "why" of our political activity. This foundational principle is often the key to taking sometimes-volunteers to committed activists. Mike is the Chief Grassroots Officer for Convention of States. Learn More abo…

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Sights and Sounds: Youssef Alaoui 6:00

19d ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," poet Youssef Alaoui tell us about some of the talented poets and storytellers you can catch at Beast Crawl this year.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Firsthand Account of Trump Shooting | The BattleCry 30:17

23d ago30:17

30:17

Convention of States President Mark Meckler shakes up his normal format by interviewing Patrick Klodt, who was on hand to witness the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Pat is a volunteer for Convention of States Ohio.By conventionofstates

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Behind the Scenes with "Ben Franklin Live" | COS at Home 10:58

27d ago10:58

10:58

The man behind Ben Franklin Live is also the co-State Director for Convention of States Texas: Darren York. Learn more about Darren's work. Watch his electrifying performance on COS at Home.By conventionofstates

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NEWS: Convention of States Supporter J.D. Vance is Trump's VP Pick 10:58

30d ago10:58

10:58

COS President Mark Meckler weighs in on the breaking news that Sen. J.D. Vance, a Convention of States supporter, has been named as Trump's pick for Vice President of the United States. Share the News Official Press ReleaseBy conventionofstates

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JT Barnett on biggest brand marketing mistakes, social media trends & creator monetization 1:10:04

29d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Kallaway sits down with JT Barnett to break down the biggest mistakes brands are making with content, the early days of Tiktok, the journey from Pro Hockey to viral creator, building a creator empire with Creator X, organic strategies for brands, and more. If you're a creator, founder, or marketer, Blueprint is for you. It's designed to be a live c…

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Trump Escapes Assassination | The BattleCry 52:21

1M ago52:21

52:21

Mark Meckler reacts to the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump and what this shocking event means for the nation.By conventionofstates

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Mark Zuckerberg on Creators, AI Studio, Neural Wristbands, Holographic Smart Glasses, Picasso & More 39:40

1M ago39:40

39:40

Kallaway sits down with Mark Zuckerberg to break down his thoughts on Meta's launch of AI Studio and all things creators. During the conversation, Mark also answered many other questions I've never heard him speak about publicly. We explored the future of Meta smart glasses, frame breaking consumer products, neural wristbands, and many more creator…

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Ben Kaluza on Livestreaming, LinkedIn Shorts, Tiktok, Playing the Long Game 1:34:53

1M ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Kallaway sits down with Ben Kaluza to break down his thoughts on creator monetization, livestreaming, Linkedin, communities, brand deals, second channels, and more. If you're a creator, entrepreneur or brand marketer, Blueprint is for you. It's designed to be a live creative brainstorm with your favorite creators in the trenches. To watch the YouTu…

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Rick Santorum in North Carolina (2024 Rally) 28:10

1M ago28:10

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On May 15 Convention of States Action Senior Advisor Rick Santorum spoke at a rally in front of North Carolina's capitol building. Could North Carolina be state #20 to join the movement?By conventionofstates

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COS at Home with Ben Franklin 1:16:08

1M ago1:16:08

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To help us celebrate Independence Day and the Declaration of Independence, we we are joined by none other than Ben Franklin LIVE! The legendary founder he gives an insider's look at the inception of the American experiment, as well as the crafting of its Constitution which has stood the test of time. As someone who participated in both the writing …

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Michael Farris in North Carolina (2024 Capitol Rally) 26:56

2M ago26:56

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On May 15 Convention of States Action Co-Founder and Senior Advisor Michael Farris gave a riveting speech at a rally in front of North Carolina's legislative buildings. It's YOUR time, North Carolina! The BattleCry Take ActionBy conventionofstates

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Sights and Sounds: Carolina Ixta 6:00

2M ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," Oakland author Carolina Ixta gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Find Common Ground | The BattleCry 22:20

2M ago22:20

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In this look back at the 2022 Convention of States Leadership Summit, COS President Mark Meckler answers questions from volunteers, including how to bridge the gap with legislators on the left and whether we can disempower the D.C. bureaucracy.By conventionofstates

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Building Strong Relationships with Legislators | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.2 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Is it really possible to be a force for change in your state's legislature? In this month's episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, your host Mike Ruthenberg interviews Erika Hatfield, State Director for Convention of States Texas. Erika shares her story of success and how you might apply proven tips for making a difference with your state legislator…

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Breaking Down Ohio Opposition Hearing | COS LIVE 40:22

2M ago40:22

40:22

Earlier this month the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard public testimony opposing our Article V resolution. We’ll break down how they use shady tactics that confuse the issue for legislators. COS Facts COS LIVEBy conventionofstates

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Do Your Duty | The BattleCry 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

On May 15 Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler spoke at a rally in front of North Carolina's capitol building. We have a responsibility to America, and it doesn't have anything to do with bunkering down or giving up. The BattleCryBy conventionofstates

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Ep43: Cinematographer Anna Patarakina FSF 2:05:23

2M ago2:05:23

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Anna Patarakina is a London-based DP. Member of the Swedish Society of Cinematographers (FSF) and Illuminatrix, she was born in Russia and ended up in the UK via Sweden. She has extensive long form experience. In this wide ranging conversation, we cover diplomacy, gratitude, difficult conversations, art, her script visualisation process with the di…

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Delaware Senate VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

On June 13 the Delaware Senate unexpectedly voted on Senate Concurrent Resolution 100, an application for an Article V convention, on Wednesday afternoon. Although the measure failed to garner the requisite votes, the session allowed grassroots members of the Delaware team to testify before the Senate on behalf of the bill. This mark an important m…

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Sights and Sounds: Pride Comedy 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," comedian Marcus Williams talks about the lineup for our live "Sights & Sounds: Pride Comedy" showBy Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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COS LIVE Goes Undercover! 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

What makes someone stand on the same side of an issue as Hillary Clinton and George Soros? Constitutional attorney Rita Peters Footage breaks down new footage of a staffer for the John Birch Society and untangles the web of distortions, lies, and strange statements he parrots. Find the Facts COS LIVE…

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Sights and Sounds: Alex Locust 6:00

2M ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," queer disability activist and artist Alex Locust gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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COS at Home with Yvette Herrell (June 2024) 1:09:23

2M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Former congresswoman from New Mexico and long-time Article V supporter Yvette Herrell joins the broadcast for a frank discussion about the border crisis, D.C. corruption, and what Convention of States can do about it. PLUS, Jonathan provides an exciting news update, reviews the legislative process, and guides listeners through an action item anyone…

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Alex Garcia on Taking on Harvard to Build a 9-Figure Media Empire 57:20

2M ago57:20

57:20

Kallaway sits down with Alex Garcia to break down his vision for taking on Harvard Business Review, building a 9-figure media company, content marketing cheat codes for brands, creator playbooks, the success of Marketing Examined and more! To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Pw2ELkcEVU Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 00:35 - Brand Cheat Co…

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Put Aside Fear | The BattleCry 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

COS President Mark Meckler responds to the conviction of Donald Trump. This week we witnessed pure political retribution. The first thing we must realize is that they WANT us to be afraid to stand up to the powers. Every Sunday night, Mark Meckler rallies like-minded fighters to join him on the battlefield, lock shields, and hold the line. Ask Mark…

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Sights and Sounds: Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris 6:00

3M ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," writer Mac Barnett and illustrator Shawn Harris give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Primaries are Primary | The BattleCry 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

COS President Mark Meckler calls on listeners to participate in the primaries and not just the presidential election. Plus, he surveys the racism he's seeing in the government, Biden's condolences to the Butcher of Baghdad, Trump's trials, and much more. The BattleCryBy conventionofstates

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Sights and Sounds: David J. Peterson 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," language creator David J. Peterson gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Join a Campaign | The BattleCry 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

This week Mark shares how he’s practicing what he preaches in getting more engaged in local politics and recaps the Convention of States rally in North Carolina. Plus, he shares his thoughts on Butker’s speech, Hillary's new "basket of deplorables" comment, and Biden's debate "gauntlet." The BattleCry…

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Turning Petition Signers into Citizen Activists | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.1 33:07

3M ago33:07

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Ever wondered what the secret is to recruiting activists to the cause? In the inaugural episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, your host Mike Ruthenberg interviews David Winters, State Director for Convention of States Illinois. David shares practical, proven tips on how to turn petition signers into reliable political activists and empower them to …

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Crisis at the Border: Do States Have the Authority to Protect Themselves? | Crossroads 33:34

3M ago33:34

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Professor and constitutional scholar Robert G. Natelson joins Mark and Rita to discuss the constitutionality of states bypassing the federal government to protect national borders from invasion. Article V Info Center Crossroads InfoBy conventionofstates

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Sights and Sounds: Baruch Porras-Hernandez 6:00

3M ago6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," comedian Baruch Porras-Hernandez gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Sunni Khalid, Porfirio Rangel

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Don't Watch Porn Trials | The BattleCry 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

Back in the saddle following his Wild West Tour, Mark Meckler has thoughts about the war on Donald Trump and much more. The BattleCry The Texter Full MeasureBy conventionofstates

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Kallaway's Blueprint (Week 42): Content trends, creators are the new celebrities, platform slants, Ryan Reynolds, 4 quick creator mindset checks, hair regrowth 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

This is episode 042 of Kallaway's Blueprint Series. What is Kallaway's Blueprint? Each week since going full-time as a creator/entrepreneur, Kallaway has documented his journey and biggest learnings at blueprint.game. Think of it like an investor letter packed with valuable frameworks, experiments, and metrics. Designed to be a 1/1 knowledge bomb f…

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Take the Power | The BattleCry 47:29

3M ago47:29

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This is Part 2 of a recent talk Mark Meckler gave at a town hall in Arizona, wherein he answers audience questions about the Convention of States solution, why he thinks it's the best strategy for change, and whether President Trump has considered supporting it.By conventionofstates

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Kallaway's Blueprint (Week 41): Headscratching content experiments, the insane story of Wesley Wang, two creator mindset boosts, Kallaway's Toybox 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

This is episode 041 of Kallaway's Blueprint Series. What is Kallaway's Blueprint? Each week since going full-time as a creator/entrepreneur, Kallaway has documented his journey and biggest learnings at blueprint.game. Think of it like an investor letter packed with valuable frameworks, experiments, and metrics. Designed to be a 1/1 knowledge bomb f…

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The Israel-Hamas War and College Campuses Gone Crazy | Crossroads 32:10

4M ago32:10

32:10

How can universities legally respond to pro-Palestinian protests on campus? Constitutional Attorneys Rita Peters and Mark Meckler tackle the hot topic of the Israel-Hamas War and the legality surrounding college protests. CrossroadsBy conventionofstates

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COS at Home with Mark Meckler (May 2024) 58:47

4M ago58:47

58:47

What public figures have endorsed Convention of States? What progress has COS made over the past couple weeks? Host Jonathan Viaud updates listeners on that, shares a new elevator pitch, and gives the latest action item. Although Kirk Cameron couldn't make the broadcast, COS President Mark Meckler joins to talk about how faith has impacted the Conv…

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The HUGE opportunity for B2B creators (with TiffInTech) 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Episode 021: Kallaway sits down with Tiffany Janzen to discuss her transition from modeling to coding, growing as a B2B creator, balancing a full-time job and creator workload, B2B creator opportunities and more To watch the video version of the show: https://youtu.be/eECMHiD2Sb8 Tools/Creators Mentioned: • Cleo Abram: https://www.youtube.com/@Cleo…

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Pennsylvania Senate Committee VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

On April 30, 2024, the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee holds a vote on Convention of States Action's resolution calling for an Article V convention to propose constitutional amendments for stopping federal overreach, imposing term limits, and setting fiscal restraints on Congress. After the vote, Senior Vice President for Legislative…

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Ep42: Cinematographer Aaron Adrian Rogers 2:30:55

4M ago2:30:55

2:30:55

Aaron Adrian Rogers is a UK-based cinematographer. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his time as a C cam op and 2nd unit DP on HBO’s Avenue 5 and House of the Dragon and Netflix’s The Gentlemen. We discuss war stories, lessons learnt, working with operators, and lots more! We also discuss Aaron’s youth work and how he juggles DP work and fa…

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