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If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed by the news coming out of Washington, D.C. right now, know this: you are not alone. Each week, former U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana and veteran journalist Maritsa Georgiou are here to talk you through it.

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  • Grounded Podcast

    Hosted by former Sen. Jon Tester and journalist Maritsa Georgiou. Let’s stay grounded: In facts, in reason, and in community. Listen where you get your podcasts or watch our video episodes on Substack or YouTube.

  • Nick Paro

    Advocate for disability rights, outspoken chronic illness sufferer, veteran - founder of "Sick of this Shit Publications", "Banner & Backbone", and Director of Framing for "Disability Community for Democracy, Inc."

  • Leaving MAGA/Rich Logis

    I left MAGA. Founded Leaving MAGA. We are a community for those who leave MAGA; those having doubts; and friends and families. What we do is tell stories.

  • Pete Buttigieg

    Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.

  • Sen. Adam Schiff

    Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.

  • Katie Phang

    Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | Fighting for OUR Democracy | "Law and Disorder" Substack | "Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"

  • Michael Steele

    A very concerned citizen

  • Randi Weingarten
  • Glenn Kirschner

    Legal Analyst. Former 30-year federal prosecutor. Army vet. Rule of law guy. 100% independent.

  • Liz Oyer

    Former Pardon Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Former Federal Public Defender.

  • Miles Taylor

    Nat'l security expert. ex-DHS chief of staff. NYT best-selling author. Was “Anonymous” — now urging folks to take their masks off. Founder @ DEFIANCE.org

  • Mayor Karen Bass

    Official account for the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass.

  • Jim Messina

    Obama 2012 Campaign Manager & WH Deputy Chief of Staff. CEO of The Messina Group. Boards: LanzaTech, VectraAI, Fortera, US Soccer Foundation, and The Wilderness Society. Leeds minority owner -- #MOT!!!!

  • Scott MacFarlane

    I've been covering news in Washington for more than 20 years, specializing in enterprise and investigative reporting. This is a 7-day-a-week home to my latest updates. No days off. Unvarnished, unfiltered and eager for your ideas

  • Justin Wolfers

    Professor @UMichEcon & @FordSchool | Senior Fellow @BrookingsInst | Intro Econ textbook author | Chief economist and Deputy platypus @PlatypusEconomics

  • Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock

    United States Senator for Georgia. Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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