**As the Convention of the States to Propose Amendments begins in Las Vegas, the militia action set in motion by Kevin Fortuna comes to a head. The relatively non-violent plan to use intimidation of delegates to bring the con to a halt is short-lived. An act of violence sets the Federal Government and the militia on a collision course, while the Nevada Governor tries desperately to head off a violent confrontation. Meanwhile, Victor Mentry finally succumbs to his disease and Gunter Hale takes a creative approach to his legacy. Kevin Fortuna receives his well-earned reward. Now the eyes of the nation are on the historic convention and President Deena Justin, as they lay the groundwork for the next phase of US Constitutional history. **

NOTE: This episode contains loud and sudden noises.

CAST FOR THIS EPISODE: Steve Stranov -- Narrator/Michal/Ethan/Sheriff/Tony/various; Carolyn Del Sol -- Deena/Aide; Matt Sindt -- Johnny/Diller; Jon Ryder -- Tim; Mark Livingston -- Tenbrook; Joe Lazo--Hooker/VP Roth; Ron Santoro -- Det. Davis; Vixi Fox -- Dispatcher/Desk Clerk/Badger Newswoman; Justice Margowsky-- Governor Granby; jmsshetler -- President Doyle; Sam Mitchell -- Seth; espressoVA -- Sgt Henry; Jenica Domanico -- Kaylee; Alex Fox -- Kevin Fortuna; Devin Leigh -- Delegate Osborne; Ronnie Carl Jackson -- Delegate Simmons; Benjamin K -- Nate; Stephanie Livingston -- Rose Wen;

MUSIC: Motions by Cloud (Lic. by Blaster Media); Action Strike by kmcleod (Pixabay); Amazing Grace (bagpipes) by US Air Force Bands Pgm (US Gov); Amazing Grace (guitar) by Dave Whitcroft (Upbeat); _Chase by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords); Jazzy Christmas Tree by Jonny Boyle (Upbeat); Chamber Time by StudioKolomna (Pixabay); Sterotype News by Rafael Krux (Lic. by Blaster Media); Always Remember by William King (Pixabay)

SFX: Pixabay

**The Article Five convention of the states is about to begin. However, Victor Mentry's hold over its leadership and goals seems to be slipping. Deena Justin’s competing coalition is growing in size and influence, while Mentry’s tightly run empire is falling into confusion as his rapidly failing health draws him away. The shift in power may not only scuttle his plans to re-make the federal government to his libertarian vision, but also risk undoing court rulings that allowed him and his billionaire cohort to spend infinite amounts of money to buy political influence. The dying Mentry now faces a choice: abandon his convention dream or risk destruction of the very foundation of his political power. As he hesitates, the convention takes form with new leadership, clearly out of his control. It now falls to shifty political operative Kevin Fortuna to implement dubious plans with violent allies to try to regain control. **

CAST FOR THIS EPISODE: Steve Stranov -- Narrator/Michal/Male Reporter/Donovan/Atty General/Various; Jake Naugle--Victor Mentry; Alex Fox -- Kevin Fortuna; Justice Margowsky-- Governor Granby; Stephanie Livingston -- Rose Wen; Tom Schultz-- Hightower; Matt Sindt -- Delegate Sanger/Diller; Chris Lynch -- Emile; Carolyn Del Sol -- Deena; Benjamin K -- Nate; Bill Lewis -- Mitch; Jordan Walters -- Conor; Sam Mitchell -- Seth; espressoVA -- Sgt Henry; Drake Kobler-- Rules Chairman; Joe Lazo -- VP Roth; Jenica Domanico -- Kaylee; Mark Livingston -- Tenbrook; Jon Ryder -- Tim; Joe Lazo--Hooker; Matt Sindt-- Diller

MUSIC: Motions by Cloud (Lic. by Blaster Media); Sadness by OpenMusicList (Pixabay); American Patrol by US Marine Band; The Star Spangled Banner by US Marine Band; Chamber Time by StudioKolomna (Pixabay); Crying Cello by Oleksii_Kalyna (Pixabay); Metal Interlude by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords/Creative Commons); Sterotype News by Rafael Krux (Lic. by Blaster Media); From Time to Time by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords/Creative Commons); Circuits by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords/Creative Commons)

SFX: Pixabay

Victor Mentry's goal of an Article Five convention of the states is within reach, awaiting just its final passage in the Nevada Assembly. Nevada will bring the total to two-thirds of the states, starting the unstoppable convention train down its tracks. Deena Justin has done everything she could to argue against it, to no avail. Meanwhile, some crafty spy work reveals the real force behind the convention to Deena and her colleagues, pushing her to come up with a new strategy to counter Mentry's scheme. On the other hand, shifty political operative Kevin Fortuna has been assigned by Mentry to shepherd the convention through its final steps and figure out a way to control it if things go wrong. He recruits some questionable allies and will do whatever it takes.

CAST FOR THIS EPISODE: Steve Stranov -- Narrator/Hemet/Michal; Joe Lazo -- Hooker; Alex Fox -- Kevin Fortuna; espressoVA -- Sgt Henry; Sam Mitchell -- Seth; Sharla V -- Assembly Speaker; Tammy Boyce -- Annie; Carolyn Del Sol -- Deena; Skyler Coburn -- Joe Hoosier; Cory Stoutner -- Ernie; Bill Lewis -- Mitch; Spencer Mayo -- Jeremy; Benjamin K -- Nate; Jordan Walters -- Conor; Chris Lynch -- Emile; Holly Painter -- House Speaker; Thomas Rose -- VP Barlow;

MUSIC: Motions by Cloud (Lic. by Blaster Media); So Many Questions by Fae Spencer (Pixabay); Countdown by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords/Creative Commons); Covert Affair by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com/Creative Commons); American Patrol by United States Marine Band; Suspensify by Alexander Nakarada (Creator Chords/Creative Commons);

SFX: Pixabay

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