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!

Great to see you in Big Sky Country, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !

"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...

Special episode dropping tomorrow with @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !

Real press release sent out by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office today. 🤔

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.

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-...

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. https://youtu.be/p1fPbGHe3xE?si=QZRQImV8KYD5Y90r

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...

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.

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

@groundedpodcast.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social Monday April 13, 2026 Role of money in politics www.youtube.com/live/kqDNX5p...

@groundedpodcast.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/kqDNX5p...

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

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.

@groundedpodcast.bsky.social the guests who meet the moment just keep on coming. Stay tuned in.. substack.com/@groundedpod...

No Kings 🚫👑 Missoula!

@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.

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...

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...

Incredible development in Social Circle, GA.

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...

...and Break a Chair @groundedpodcast.bsky.social

🚨 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.

It’s good to get grounded with these folks @groundedpodcast.bsky.social substack.com/@michael3137...

workin'up a sweat. great podcast. @groundedpodcast.bsky.social substack.com/@thesuzemuze...

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...

In partnership with @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social on this one! Thanks for sharing, Will!

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...

Breaking News: A judge temporarily blocked Pete Hegseth from punishing Mark Kelly for a video that warned service members not to follow illegal orders.

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.”

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

Don’t miss it!

Roxbury, New Jersey: www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/l...

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.

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

Another wonderful podcast with @groundedpodcast.bsky.social & @maddow.bsky.social Senator Tester, his aide Maritza, & Rachel covered a plethora of crucial information in an understandable way. Dare I say I feel better, calmer, and more grounded after having listened? I do! youtu.be/cDnMZf-5OSg?...

"I think that the character of the American people is one that privileges and instinctually leans toward freedom and against bullying and against government oppression.” So grateful to have @maddow.bsky.social to mark one year of Grounded. Full episode out now! @maddowblog.bsky.social

"I think that the character of the American people is one that privileges and instinctually leans toward freedom and against bullying and against government oppression.” So grateful to have @maddow.bsky.social to mark one year of Grounded. Full episode out now! @maddowblog.bsky.social

TOMORROW.

Following the latest in Minneapolis with MN congresswoman @angiecraigmn.bsky.social CA congressional candidate @saikatforcongress.bsky.social plus @nickvalencianews.bsky.social and @groundedpodcast.bsky.social are on the ground for us. See you at 4p ET / 1p PT on Substack and later everywhere else.

Hear what @maritsageorgiou.bsky.social of @groundedpodcast.bsky.social had to share with @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social Operation Liberty team and me as she continues to report on the ground in Minneapolis: steveschmidt.substack.com/p/save-ameri...

Just after I talked with Jim Acosta yesterday in Minneapolis, I talked to this local medic who showed up right after federal agents killed Alex Pretti, 37, to help anyone who needed it. In this clip he describes what happened at 26th and Nicollet when clashes started.

🚨A childhood friend in Minneapolis just sent me this email he received from his kid’s school today. Please share.

This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis. Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.

University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announces he is stepping down.

Minnesota again finds itself at the center of a political firestorm with the ICE killing of Renee Good, 37. Bystander footage contradicts the message from the Trump administration. It’s a pivotal moment that we discuss in depth with @smith.senate.gov and @marylahammer.bsky.social. Full ep out now!

Great to catch up with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social in Big Sky Country! Make sure you check out his latest book and our podcast episode all about it!

@mcfaulmike.bsky.social says leaders like Putin celebrate the increasing polarization in the U.S. McFaul's latest book is a must-read for anyone hoping to understand how we came to what he calls a moment of global disorder and his prescription for future American leaders. Full episode out now!

We were literally uploading today's episode with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social as we learned the the Pentagon is investigating him for what it calls allegations of misconduct. Here’s a clip from today’s episode when we ask if he thinks he’s being investigated or surveilled. Full episode out now!