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Ellie Leonard @redpencilscript.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What a night for independent journalism! #democracy #journalism @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social @libradunn1.bsky.social @briantylercohen.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social @glennkirschner.bsky.social @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social @groundedpodcast.bsky.social @allrisenews.com
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Can’t say I remember ever seeing any PAC share a candidate’s personal cell phone number in a mass text. This says it was paid for by American Policy Action but came from the same number as earlier texts from conservative super PAC More Jobs, Less Government.
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Please share her story.
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A Mother in Minnesota
This morning, I learned of a Venezuelan woman sitting in a Minnesota detention facility who no longer believes her three young sons are alive.
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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Highlight of my day in DC? Catching up over coffee with the great @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social @groundedpodcast.bsky.social
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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🧵 Yesterday, the President fired the remaining 3 (of 4) commissioners on the independent, bipartisan Election Assistance Commission. While this is another troubling attempt to expand powers beyond that the constitution may grant, it actually will have very little, if any, impact on the election. /1
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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Morning friends, I had the pleasure of joining the great @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social and justice warrior Sen. Jon Tester on the @groundedpodcast.bsky.social The topic of my possible return to the Department of Justice came up, and let’s just say, we had some fun with it:
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AFT @aft.org · 03/06/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social joined @groundedpodcast.bsky.social to talk about the "devices down, eyes up, hands-on" vision for public education and the AFT's plan to boost learning at a time when students are drowning in technology. Watch here ⤵️ groundedpodcast.substack.com/p/cognitive-...
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Cognitive Offloading
A recording from Grounded Podcast's live video with Randi Weingarten
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For the first time tonight, @samforstag.bsky.social just took the lead in the Dem primary race for MT01 with 78% of the votes in.
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
BREAKING: Associated Press projects @alanib.bsky.social wins the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Montana.
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Montana early results thread: As of 8:16 p.m. mountain, @alanib.bsky.social leading with about 6% of the vote in.
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
In Iowa, NYT declares @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social the winner in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Scott Pelley has been fired by new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Hero. Thank you, Scott Pelley. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 30/05/2026
According to the latest data, farm bankruptcies in April shot up to their highest level in six years. Former senator Jon Tester ( @groundedpodcast.bsky.social ) of Montana warns that family farms are being "put in a situation where they can't win, and they're doomed to failure.” #Velshi
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Jon Tester warns rising bankruptcies may "lose your next generation of family farmers.”
America’s farms are in trouble, and family-owned farms are the hardest hit. According to the latest data, farm bankruptcies in April shot up to their highest level in six years. Former senator Jon Tester of Montana warns that family farms are being "put in a situation where they can't win and they're doomed to failure.”
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Thanks to @warnock.senate.gov who joined Grounded this week to discuss primary results, the redistricting fight, and why turnout is going to matter so much in the general election in November. We cover a lot of ground!
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Great to see you in Big Sky Country, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
"I think the Democratic Party has an opening, not an answer." We couldn’t let Mayor Pete come to town without having him join us for an in-person podcast episode! Full episode out now: open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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Mayor Pete in Montana!
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Special episode dropping tomorrow with @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Real press release sent out by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office today. 🤔
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Hearing about major layoffs at local news stations, including Scripps stations here in Montana. We’re talking on-air and behind the scenes. This is not good for the future of local news. Sending our love to everyone affected.
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Jim Messina @messina2012.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Spent yesterday afternoon nerding out with Jon Tester & @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social on @groundedpodcast.bsky.social. We got into political data, the road to 2026, why Dems have been overperforming, and a few war stories from the trail. Take a listen👇 groundedpodcast.substack.com/p/data-nerd-...
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Data Nerd: A chat with political mastermind Jim Messina
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United. No Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment needed. Here's how it works. youtu.be/p1fPbGHe3xE?si=QZRQImV8KYD…
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29K likes, 2.2K comments. "Could This Actually End Citizens United?"
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
If you believe there's too much money in politics, this conversation with former Senator Jon Tester, @groundedpodcast.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social is for you. There are ways each of us can help. Money, Money, Money: A chat with Heather Cox Richardson open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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Money, Money, Money: A chat with Heather Cox Richardson
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/04/2026
KERNEN: We'd never be able to send anyone back if you needed a judicial warrant every single time RAND PAUL: Well, I don't think that's true. Obeying the 4th Amendment of the Constitution shouldn't be too difficult. It's something we fought the revolution over.
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Marci @mjvincente.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Money…corporate money, billionaire money, dark money, Citizens United…billions of dollars going into election influencing rather than to the people. They’re buying elections, land, livelihoods. Money talks but it shouldn’t; we should. @hcrichardson.bsky.social @groundedpodcast.bsky.social
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AliceC @alicehyc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
@groundedpodcast.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social Monday April 13, 2026 Role of money in politics www.youtube.com/live/kqDNX5p...
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salbr29891.bsky.social @salbr29891.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
@groundedpodcast.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/kqDNX5p...
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I was on from 1 pm to 615 pm today. Will publish some of these conversations tomorrow or on Saturday, especially amazing convos with @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social and @mollycrabapple.bsky.social. But great convos today with @groundedpodcast.bsky.social @levparnas.bsky.social @rokhanna.bsky.social
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
THURSDAY'S THE LEFT HOOK (ET) 1 pm: Ben Rhodes 2 pm: @mollycrabapple.bsky.social 3 pm: @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social 5 pm: @rokhanna.bsky.social 5:30 pm: @groundedpodcast.bsky.social thelefthook.substack.com No paywalls.
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The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali | Substack
A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali. Click to read The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscr...
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
@groundedpodcast.bsky.social the guests who meet the moment just keep on coming. Stay tuned in.. substack.com/@groundedpod...
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Stay Mighty: a live chat with Sharon McMahon
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
No Kings 🚫👑 Missoula!
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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@saveamericamvmt.bsky.social correspondent Maritsa Georgiou (@groundedpodcast.bsky.social) is in Arizona where ICE is converting a warehouse and an abandoned prison into detention centers. Join us TODAY at 4 pm ET to break down what she's uncovered. Livestream on YouTube, Substack and Facebook.
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
stay grounded - follow these folks- here's the latest on a way important developing story with the brave team @groundedpodcast.bsky.social Live from Surprise, AZ with Miles Taylor substack.com/@groundedpod...
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Live from Surprise, AZ with Miles Taylor
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
not to be missed! Get live updates on a critically vital developing story with this brave team -Devoted to the heart of our Democracy Shout out to @groundedpodcast.bsky.social @thewarningses.bsky.social substack.com/@thesuzemuze...
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Susan DRENNAN GABRIEL (@thesuzemuze)
not to be missed! Get live updates on a critically vital developing story with this brave team -Devoted to the heart of our Democracy Shout out to @Grounded Podcast @The Save America Movement @Maritsa...
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Incredible development in Social Circle, GA.
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No water for ICE: Utilities to planned Georgia detention center cut off
Officials said water would remain off until ICE answers the city's requests.
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
check out @groundedpodcast.bsky.social if you're looking for a space to catch what matters. @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social and @Jon Tester lead a way refreshing convo. substack.com/@thesuzemuze...
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Susan DRENNAN GABRIEL (@thesuzemuze)
@Grounded Podcast is the space to catch what matters with @Maritsa Georgiou and Jon Tester. They rocked it all down to earth with awesome special student guests from Georgetown University.
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Amy @flath2o.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
...and Break a Chair @groundedpodcast.bsky.social
A screen shot of the "Back to School" episode of the Grounded podcast. A bot has summarized the first segment to be "Hosts introduce episode, apologize for delay, and break a chair."
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🚨 More huge political news in Montana— it appears Sen. Steve Daines is no longer running for reelection. This comes comes two days after Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he’s out. New to this race: U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Independent candidate Seth Bodnar just got into the race this morning.
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
It’s good to get grounded with these folks @groundedpodcast.bsky.social substack.com/@michael3137...
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Michael (@michael313796)
Tom Countryman hits key points worthy of wide consideration.
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The SuzeMuze @thesuzemuze.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
workin'up a sweat. great podcast. @groundedpodcast.bsky.social substack.com/@thesuzemuze...
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Susan DRENNAN GABRIEL (@thesuzemuze)
working up a sweat. @Grounded Podcast @Joyce Vance
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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
My good friend @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social of the @groundedpodcast.bsky.social is reporting on behalf of @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social from Social Circle, Georgia, where another American concentration camp is being built. This is a must-read. steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-constr...
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The construction of another American concentration camp
Almost two years ago, I visited Auschwitz for the second time, and wrote about the experience:
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
In partnership with @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social on this one! Thanks for sharing, Will!
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Maritsa Georgiou @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I’m in Social Circle, GA reporting on the warehouse DHS just bought for $128M+. A look in the window shows a shell. DHS wants to house up to 10,000 detainees here within 60-75 days of a construction bid being awarded—expected to happen this week. In-depth here: open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12/02/2026
Breaking News: A judge temporarily blocked Pete Hegseth from punishing Mark Kelly for a video that warned service members not to follow illegal orders.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Hegseth From Punishing Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
Judge Richard J. Leon found that attempts to discipline Mark Kelly for a video that warned against following illegal orders would violate the senator’s First Amendment rights.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12/02/2026
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com Too often over the past year, the Department of Homeland Security’s behavior has been lawless, the editorial board writes. “The current crisis isn’t just a test of the balance of powers. It’s a test of the Bill of Rights.”
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Opinion | ICE Is on a Dark Path. Congress Must Act Now.
Congress must stand firm against President Trump’s assault on the rule of law.
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Roey Hadar @roey.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Not one but TWO anchors I have worked with in one amazing conversation! Watch it! Or listen to it! Like right now! And give @groundedpodcast.bsky.social a follow and subscribe if you haven’t yet
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Don’t miss it!
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Roxbury, New Jersey: www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/l...
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Activists keep up heat on Roxbury to block ICE detention center
Activists and residents are pressuring the Morris County town to do more to block a proposed immigrant detention center. Here's what they want.
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
219-211, House votes to pass the resolution by @meeks.house.gov to terminate Trump's tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans join Democrats in voting YES, while one Democrat votes NO.
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Grounded with Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou @groundedpodcast.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Sen. Tester asked Rachel Maddow where Dems have gone wrong and what they need to do to win in 2026. “The Democratic party needs to become very, very, very big tent right now,” @maddow.bsky.social said. Full episode live now. It will leave you with a lot to think about! @maddowblog.bsky.social
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