NO UNCERTAIN TERMS

In this podcast: -A major study of nearly 20,000 Americans in competitive states and districts finds bipartisan support for congressional term limits, independent redistricting commissions, restrictions on political money, stock-trading bans, and Supreme Court ethics rules. -Candidates from both parties make government reform a central campaign message, promoting term limits and measures to curb c...

In this podcast: -The show examines the Congressional defined-benefit pension, highlighting cases where former lawmakers receive substantial lifetime benefits despite controversial or relatively short careers in office. -USTL President Philip Blumel explains how lawmakers qualify for Social Security, the Thrift Savings Plan, and the separate defined-benefit pension that vests after five years of s...

In this podcast: -America’s national debt reaches $40 trillion, highlighting decades of spending supported by politicians from both parties. -The show argues that Congress is not necessarily dysfunctional from politicians’ perspective: a system that rewards incumbents and reelection can be working exactly as intended. -Congressional term limits are presented as a way to change the incentives that...

In this podcast: -Term limits emerge as a significant issue in 2026 primary races, including the defeat of Rep. Andy Ogles after his controversial push to allow a president to seek a third term. -Support for term limits expands sharply, with 705 congressional candidates and incumbents signing the congressional pledge— roughly double the 2024 figure. -Senate candidate Seth Moulton and congressional...

In this podcast: -USTL President Philip Blumel argues that the advanced age of many members of Congress reflects a broader problem of entrenched incumbency rather than simply longevity, and presents term limits as the solution. -The show examines recent deaths, health concerns, and public examples of cognitive and physical decline among members of Congress while comparing the age profile of Congre...

In this podcast: -North Dakota’s Supreme Court unanimously blocks lawmakers from placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would repeal voter-approved legislative term limits, ruling the legislature acted outside its constitutional authority. -A major public opinion poll reveals widespread frustration with Congress, with 68% of voters saying they would immediately replace the entire in...

In this podcast: -The show examines Louisiana’s proposal to replace consecutive gubernatorial term limits with lifetime limits, arguing that the change would prevent former governors from returning to office after sitting out a term. -USTL President Philip Blumel discusses bipartisan public support for congressional term limits while highlighting recent public scrutiny of aging elected officials a...

In this podcast: -The show examines how recent GOP primary upsets affect the congressional term limits movement and argues the movement actually gains momentum because the winning candidates also support term limits pledges. -Anthony Scaramucci appears in a featured clip comparing Congress to a terrible restaurant that never closes despite terrible public approval ratings. -The episode highlights...

In this podcast: -Former Congressman David Trone and Democratic lawmakers argue that Congress is broken by career politicians, seniority, and nonstop fundraising. -Panelists say term limits would bring fresh voices, more accountability, and less influence from lobbyists and entrenched incumbents. -Pennsylvania Democrats push an Article V convention strategy, claiming Congress will panic and act on...

In this 15 minute podcast: -Arizona passes a term limits convention resolution, becoming the 14th state pushing for a constitutional amendment and intensifying pressure on Congress. -Public frustration with Congress surges as approval ratings hover near historic lows, while bipartisan support for term limits remains overwhelming. -Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns amid new misconduct allegations,...

In this 20 minute podcast: -A Florida congresswoman faces 25 misconduct charges and a federal indictment, fueling calls for her resignation and possible expulsion from Congress. -The term limits movement highlights her broken campaign pledge as evidence of why accountability reforms are urgently needed. -Momentum builds nationwide as multiple states consider an Article V convention, with Kansas be...

In this 15 minute podcast: -Kansas officially becomes the 13th state to pass the Term Limits Convention application, moving the nation closer to the 34 states required under Article V. -Momentum builds as Arizona and Georgia advance similar resolutions, while New Hampshire scores its first committee victory and prepares for a key floor vote. -The U.S. Term Limits pledge program gains traction, wit...

In this 15 minute podcast: -Arizona and Kansas pass congressional term limits convention resolutions on the same day, signaling major momentum for the movement. -Georgia, Utah, and New Hampshire emerge as strong contenders to become the crucial 13th state needed to advance an Article V convention. -Utah’s Senate committee votes unanimously, showcasing rare tri-partisan support for term limits. -A...

In this 15 minute podcast: -The term limits movement kicks off 2026 with 12 states officially applying for an Article V Convention and targets Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Idaho as the next potential wins. -Activists mobilize early in state legislatures, urging listeners to pressure lawmakers as convention resolutions advance. -The episode dives into the history of the Uniform La...

In this 20 minute podcast: -The show breaks down renewed claims that Donald Trump could serve a third term, despite the clear language of the 22nd Amendment. -Alan Dershowitz advances controversial legal theories arguing that a president could be “selected,” not elected, and still return to office. -The episode compares U.S. institutions to foreign cases where leaders manipulate courts and legal t...

In this 20 minute podcast: -The show reports that President Trump pardons former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, a convicted drug trafficker who previously dismantled his nation’s constitutional term limits. -It recounts Hernández’s authoritarian takeover, including packing the Honduran Supreme Court, overturning the ban on consecutive presidential terms, and securing a disputed re-elec...

In this 20 minute podcast: -The show exposes the federal indictment of Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, tying her alleged COVID-fund embezzlement to her broken promise on the U.S. Term Limits pledge. -Host Philip Blumel recounts longstanding corruption in her district, comparing her case to former Rep. Alcee Hastings’ historic impeachment and decades-long incumbency. -Ron DeSantis and Davi...

In this 20 minute podcast: -President Trump confirms he won’t seek a third term, ending months of speculation and online chaos. -U.S. Term Limits CEO Nick Tomboulides joins Scripps News to push for a three-term House and two-term Senate limit. -Governor Ron DeSantis and former Rep. David Trone team up across party lines to champion a Term Limits Convention. -Stories of aging, entrenched incumbents...

In this 20 minute podcast: -USTL President Philip Blumel announces that the term limits movement is entering “overdrive” after Ron DeSantis and David Trone co-author a New York Times op-ed calling for congressional term limits. The bipartisan duo launches a national campaign as co-chairs of the U.S. Term Limits Article V initiative, aiming to pressure state legislatures to act. -Activist Bert Acco...

In this 15 minute podcast: -USTL President Philip Blumel returns from the U.S. Term Limits Summit in New Orleans energized by major progress and momentum. -The movement now has 12 states on board, with several more likely to join soon, including Utah, Georgia, and Ohio. -The State Chairs Program expands to 28 leaders in 25 states, generating massive earned media and legislative support. -A major n...

In this 20 minute podcast: -The episode opens by noting Charlie Kirk’s murder and reviews his and Turning Point USA’s strong support for congressional term limits. -Andrew Yang continues to champion term limits as a nonpartisan reform to modernize government leadership. -Rep. Ralph Norman leaves Congress to run for governor of Georgia but remains a leading term-limits advocate. -The show highlight...

In this 20 minute podcast: -The show explores the growing momentum for an Article V convention on congressional term limits, with 12 states already on board. -Host Philip Blumel addresses fears about a “runaway convention,” detailing the many safeguards, including faithful delegate laws and state ratification. -Entrepreneur Brian Hamilton’s op-ed compares entrenched politicians to “political vampi...

In this 15 minute podcast: -Ohio Takes Center Stage in the Battle for Congressional Term Limits as lawmakers introduce resolutions to join 12 other states pushing for an Article V convention on congressional term limits. -Former Ohio legislator Kevin Coughlin testifies passionately, arguing that term limits strengthen democracy and speed up problem-solving. -Bipartisan voices, from Gov. Andy Beshe...

In this 15 minute podcast: -Host Philip Blumel highlights polling showing 79% of Democrats support term limits, countering the misconception that it is a Republican-only cause. -Prominent Democrats, including Barack Obama, Lori Lightfoot, and Andrew Yang, voice strong support for term limits across various offices. -Illinois’ lack of term limits is tied to a long history of corruption, entrenched...

In this 15 minute podcast: -North Dakota lawmakers attempt to override a 2022 voter-approved term limits amendment, despite clear constitutional restrictions. -Missouri’s Secretary of State pledges honest ballot language to protect existing term limits from misleading repeal efforts. -Former NFL kicker Jay Feely signs the U.S. Term Limits pledge as he runs for Congress, denouncing long-term incumb...