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Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou
Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou
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.Grounded is about more than just deciphering the headlines; It’s about hearing from changemakers, sharing insider insight, and leaving each episode with a roadmap forward.Let’s stay grounded: In …
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126Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Aug 15, 2026
Follow the Money
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, has long been telling us to follow the money—especially when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Wyden joins Grounded to break down …
44:50Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Aug 14, 2026
The Four C’s
Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins Grounded way too early in the morning to discuss the devastating wildfires out west, worsening climate change impacts, and the drivers behind soaring energy costs. Inslee, who leads …
1:00:24Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Aug 4, 2026
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 …
1:12:25Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 29, 2026
Where There’s Smoke
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” …
54:30Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 20, 2026
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 Erin Covey of The Cook Political Report for a deep …
53:06Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 19, 2026
Can We Afford This?
JT & MG sit down with Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, to dig into a new report from Climate Power and the Center for American Progress on …
1:02:14Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 13, 2026
Ding Him $1,000 a Day
Attorney, journalist, and friend Katie Phang joins Grounded for an update on her ongoing legal fight against the DOJ after acting AG Todd Blanche essentially defied the court order to comply with the Epstein …
47:54Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 7, 2026
The United States of Algorithms
JT & MG have a candid conversation with Rich Logis, founder of the nonprofit Leaving MAGA and author of the memoir One Betrayal Too Many. Logis is a former die-hard MAGA pundit, campaign volunteer, …
1:00:24Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jul 1, 2026
Reactive Mode
We always gain so much valuable perspective from David Becker, co-founder and executive director for the Center for Election Innovation and Research. He joins us again to break down myriad questions revolving around the …
1:13:49Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 30, 2026
Warehouse Sale
What happens when the federal government tries to triple a small town's population overnight and won't even take your call?It’s what the city manager of Social Circle, Georgia was up against earlier this year. …
1:05:18Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 28, 2026
A Call to Action from Big Sandy 🚜
It was a big weekend in Big Sandy, Montana. Jeff Ament, through his nonprofit Montana Pool Service, hosted the 16th annual Big Sandy Skate Jam + Pig Roast Saturday. It gave us the perfect …
1:05:57Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 23, 2026
The Infestation of Stupid
Oh so much to talk about with former RNC Chairman Michael Steele, who co-hosts the Weeknight on MSNOW. We discuss why Steele joined the GOP 50 years ago, his efforts to get the party …
1:02:57Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 22, 2026
Drain the Swamp... Literally
Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer joins Grounded for the third time to discuss her new focus on Acting AG Todd Blanche's pending Senate confirmation. Hear why Liz thinks he's one of the most …
1:02:20Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 16, 2026
A Beautiful Girlfriend in Canada
What does a secret, beautiful girlfriend in Canada have to do with the newly announced (and still unpublished) deal with Iran? Economist Justin Wolfers will tell you both stories smell off. He uses an …
1:00:38Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 11, 2026
We Saw it Coming
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the country's oldest civil rights coalition, has put a lot of work into documenting the Trump administration’s efforts to turn back the clock on civil and …
1:12:47Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 9, 2026
Even Baddies Get Saddies
Let’s be honest. There’s a lot to feel sad about in the world. There’s also a lot to stay hopeful about. JT’s travel schedule prevented us from locking in a guest for today, but …
49:19Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Jun 1, 2026
Cognitive Offloading
At a time when all of us are drowning in tech, AFT President Randi Weingarten just rolled out an action plan to combat the use of screens in classrooms before third grade, which includes …
1:00:36Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · May 26, 2026
This is Mission
We got an early start Tuesday dissecting all things legal with former federal prosecutor and national treasure Glenn Kirschner, who holds online community chats every night to discuss the pressing legal developments of the …
1:14:48Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · May 21, 2026
True (Stupid) Crime
“This is a film about cryptocurrency. It’s pretty stupid.”And as actor, author, and filmmaker Ben McKenzie will tell you, something that’s really stupid can also be really dangerous.McKenzie joined Grounded to talk about Everyone …
53:33Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · May 20, 2026
A Vote is a Kind of Prayer
“I often say that a vote is a kind of prayer for the world we desire for ourselves and for our children. And our prayers are stronger when we pray together.”Wise words from Sen. …
55:08Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · May 17, 2026
Mayor Pete in Montana!
Apologies to everyone who noticed the blurry video in our live stream this morning— it seems the Montana WiFi overlords are not playing well with us. We uploaded the clean version here so you …
58:54Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · May 2, 2026
Idiot Cubes
It's our 100th full episode! We love any chance to talk to our friend Katie Phang, especially when we get to talk about the historic lawsuit she filed against the U.S. Department of Justice …
1:02:19Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Apr 27, 2026
Someone Get JT a Cannoli
We have a lot to unpack after an eventful weekend. We discuss the 60 Minutes interview with President Trump about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the 60-day mark to the war …
1:10:53Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Apr 26, 2026
The Next Morning
We unpack Saturday night’s timeline after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and how it unfolded across town at the Substack party for new media. It’s being reported the security checkpoint …
31:29Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Apr 20, 2026
Restore the Norms: A chat with Scott MacFarlane
Talking with Scott MacFarlane was a great way to kick off the new week, even if it had to start in the 6:00 a.m. hour in Montana because of seeding on the Tester farm.Scott …
1:07:29Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Apr 16, 2026
Welcome to the Jungle
On Jan. 23, 2020, then-Rep. Adam Schiff delivered his closing arguments in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.“No constitution can protect us if right doesn’t matter any more. And you know you …
54:47Grounded with Jon Tester & Maritsa Georgiou · Apr 14, 2026
Money, Money, Money
This is a repost from Heather Cox Richardson's channel Monday, when JT & MG join her to discuss the Citizens United decision, exorbitant amounts of money in politics, and the Montana Plan! Plus, organizations …
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