Maritsa Georgiou

Jon Tester, a former U.S. Senator and farmer from Montana, joins longtime journalist Maritsa Georgiou to discuss the state of local journalism and its decline. They highlight the void created by diminishing media representation in rural America and stress the importance of local reporters in fostering community trust. The duo also delves into the corrupting influence of dark money in politics and the pressing need for campaign finance reform. They wrap up with insights on the cultural impact of the TV show Yellowstone on their home state.