{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Article V Convention of States: Breaking DC\u2019s Grip (Mark Meckler)","description":"Article V Convention of States: Can 34 states force a check on Washington\u2019s power when Republican victories fail to deliver? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano and Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States and Citizens for Self-Governance, confront Washington\u2019s appetite for debt and control. Meckler makes the case for a balanced budget amendment, constitutional tax and budget caps, and congressional term limits through the Article V amendment process. They also debate repeal of the 17th Amendment, state legislative recall of U.S. senators, and the federal funds that undermine state sovereignty. What You\u2019ll Learn In This Episode: The Article V Alternative: Learn why 34 states must apply for an amendment convention and why 38 must ratify any proposed amendment. National Debt and Fiscal Limits: Hear why Meckler argues that constitutional restraints can succeed where Republican promises have failed. Term Limits and the Administrative State: Examine his warning that limits on Congress alone could shift more power to unelected federal bureaucrats. 17th Amendment Repeal and Senate Recall: Explore two proposals to restore state influence over the U.S. Senate and the obstacles each faces. Federal Funds and State Sovereignty: Discover why state lawmakers may resist more authority if it costs them federal dollars. Chapters 00:00 Midterm Elections: Voter Turnout and Polling Blind Spots 05:30 Socialist Candidates and the Democratic Party\u2019s Future 11:49 National Debt: Why Republicans Fail to Cut Federal Waste 15:02 Article V Convention of States: The Amendment Process 17:11 17th Amendment Repeal and the Senate Recall Alternative 22:22 Federal Overreach: State Sovereignty vs. Federal Funds 28:01 Voter ID, Election Integrity, and the Constitutional Oath \u2b50 Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. ","author_name":"P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"