Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou
Grounded Podcast, Erin Covey, Nick Paro, Leaving MAGA/Rich Logis, Pete Buttigieg, Katie Phang, Michael Steele, Randi Weingarten, Glenn Kirschner, Sam Forstag, Democracy Forward, Liz Oyer, End Citizens United, Miles Taylor, The Cook Political Report, Justin Wolfers, Senator Rev. Raphael WarnockIf 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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Begin at Your Front Door
You’re going to get an earful from Jon Tester this episode—literally. His ear is in the shot for most of the episode, which must mean tractor time with Tester on another episode of Grounded.
Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Fo...
Playing with Fire
700+ homes. 65,000 evacuated. More than 10,000 acres. And now, one arrest. Investigators believe Aaron Farinacci, 37, started one of the fires that ravaged Spokane, Washington this weekend. He’s now being held on a $1 million bond.
The im...
Where There's Smoke: a chat with Sam Forstag
We finally had a chance to sit down with Sam Forstag, smokejumper and Democratic candidate for MT-01. The timing was good, too— On Tuesday morning, the DCCC added Forstag to its “Red to Blue” program, which basically means his race is consi...
A Mother in Minnesota
Maritsa here.
This morning, I learned of a Venezuelan woman sitting in a Minnesota detention facility who no longer believes her three young sons are alive. She has stopped eating. She won’t leave her bed. When her attorney last visited h...
Off to the Races
There are just 106 days until the November election and we have seen no shortage of drama-fueled shakeups. We were so pleased to welcome of for a deep dive into the 2026 midterm battleground races.
Erin’s focus is typically the House, b...
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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.
U.S. House Editor at the Cook Political Report.
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."
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.
Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
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"
A very concerned citizen
Legal Analyst. Former 30-year federal prosecutor. Army vet. Rule of law guy. 100% independent.
Smokejumper, union leader, sometimes scribbler.
We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people by defending progress, disrupting extremism, and building for the future.
Former Pardon Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Former Federal Public Defender.
Our mission is to fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics, fighting corruption, and protecting the right to vote.
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
In-depth & trusted non-partisan analysis of US elections since 1984.
Professor @UMichEcon & @FordSchool | Senior Fellow @BrookingsInst | Intro Econ textbook author | Chief economist and Deputy platypus @PlatypusEconomics
United States Senator for Georgia. Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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