Matt Grodsky
@mattgrodsky.bsky.social
Partner and Vice President at @mattersofstate.bsky.social. Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 member. Arizona Capitol Times Best PR Person. Team Adrian Fontes for Secretary of State 2022. Arizona Democratic Party 2020 Alum. Comms advisor. Opinions = mine
It was a pleasure to return to Arizona Horizon on Arizona PBS with Wes Gullett and host Ted Simons to discuss the government reopening and Democratic messaging in the days ahead. The full episode airs again at 10 pm.
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
It was a pleasure to return to Arizona Horizon on Arizona PBS with Wes Gullett and host Ted Simons to discuss the government reopening and Democratic messaging in the days ahead. The full episode airs again at 10 pm.
Appreciated being back on Sunday Square Off with @brahmresnik.bsky.social and fellow guest Councilman Trey Terry. My main message -- elections have consequences.
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Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
How can Justin Heap fix major mistake? | Sunday Square Off
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July 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Appreciated being back on Sunday Square Off with @brahmresnik.bsky.social and fellow guest Councilman Trey Terry. My main message -- elections have consequences.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
On the @politicsunplugged.bsky.social podcast, we focused on the Democratic primary in NY's Mayoral race and discussed messaging strategies for Dems in upcoming elections. Had a great time chatting with Joe Wolf and host @dwelch.bsky.social
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June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On the @politicsunplugged.bsky.social podcast, we focused on the Democratic primary in NY's Mayoral race and discussed messaging strategies for Dems in upcoming elections. Had a great time chatting with Joe Wolf and host @dwelch.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twiw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twiw...
I was honored to speak at @optimistsresist.bsky.social this weekend and share insights on persuasive messaging strategy. I appreciated the great questions from attendees. Thank you @peggyklein.bsky.social for the invite and @karenrusso.bsky.social for being an amazing moderator.
June 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I was honored to speak at @optimistsresist.bsky.social this weekend and share insights on persuasive messaging strategy. I appreciated the great questions from attendees. Thank you @peggyklein.bsky.social for the invite and @karenrusso.bsky.social for being an amazing moderator.
Had the chance to discuss LA, farm workers, and the political landscape with industry veteran Wes Gullett and host @dwelch.bsky.social on the Politics Unplugged Podcast.
Full episode here: bit.ly/44gz9a9
Full episode here: bit.ly/44gz9a9
June 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Had the chance to discuss LA, farm workers, and the political landscape with industry veteran Wes Gullett and host @dwelch.bsky.social on the Politics Unplugged Podcast.
Full episode here: bit.ly/44gz9a9
Full episode here: bit.ly/44gz9a9
Always a pleasure to join @kjzz.org The Show to discuss the latest in AZ politics. I enjoyed the conversation with host Mark Brodie and fellow guest (and fellow Matt) Matthew Benson. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
May 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Always a pleasure to join @kjzz.org The Show to discuss the latest in AZ politics. I enjoyed the conversation with host Mark Brodie and fellow guest (and fellow Matt) Matthew Benson. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, honoring my grandmother Pat Whaley—award-winning editorial writer for the Wausau Daily Herald & briefly USA Today. I never met her, but her impact lives on in letters from readers & officials. A free press is vital to democracy.
May 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, honoring my grandmother Pat Whaley—award-winning editorial writer for the Wausau Daily Herald & briefly USA Today. I never met her, but her impact lives on in letters from readers & officials. A free press is vital to democracy.
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Hi. It’s me. Former child recipient of a dead parent’s social security - a program my Dad paid into his entire life + was never able to use but was critical to keeping our family housed + fed.
Not fraud, just a smart way to give kids a chance to succeed. PS that helps everybody
Not fraud, just a smart way to give kids a chance to succeed. PS that helps everybody
AOC: I saw on Fox, Jeanine Pirro says that they found so many babies and two year olds and four year olds receiving social security. I got a notice for you Jeanine Pirro: those babies receive social security because their parents died. That’s not a waste. That’s humanity. That’s America.
April 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hi. It’s me. Former child recipient of a dead parent’s social security - a program my Dad paid into his entire life + was never able to use but was critical to keeping our family housed + fed.
Not fraud, just a smart way to give kids a chance to succeed. PS that helps everybody
Not fraud, just a smart way to give kids a chance to succeed. PS that helps everybody
Between Noem, Homan, and Mr. Measles, Arizona got a lot of attention this week. I enjoyed breaking it all down on @politicsunplugged.bsky.social with Marcus Dell'Artino and host @dwelch.bsky.social.
April 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Between Noem, Homan, and Mr. Measles, Arizona got a lot of attention this week. I enjoyed breaking it all down on @politicsunplugged.bsky.social with Marcus Dell'Artino and host @dwelch.bsky.social.
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Democrats Must Counter Turning Point. My thoughts here: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/03...
Democrats Must Counter Turning Point | Arizona Capitol Times
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is a wildfire that Democrats must quell. Headquartered in Phoenix, TPUSA is no longer a fringe organization that can be dismissed.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Democrats Must Counter Turning Point. My thoughts here: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/03...
Lots of issues in AZ. Is renaming a highway a priority? How about bounty hunter bills for undocumented immigrants from a legislator who used immunity to dodge a speeding ticket? Watch my Politics Unplugged chat w/ @dwelch.bsky.social on @politicsunplugged.bsky.social. Full clip here: bit.ly/3D7FZUP
February 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lots of issues in AZ. Is renaming a highway a priority? How about bounty hunter bills for undocumented immigrants from a legislator who used immunity to dodge a speeding ticket? Watch my Politics Unplugged chat w/ @dwelch.bsky.social on @politicsunplugged.bsky.social. Full clip here: bit.ly/3D7FZUP
Listen: "Trump's honeymoon period could go away faster than a Mark Finchem speeding ticket if he’s not careful."
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KJZZ's Friday NewsCap: Trump's threats could push Mexican business away from AZ, closer to China
The Show sat down with former state school Superintendent Jaime Molera with the firm Molera Alvarez and Matt Grodsky with Matters of State Strategies.
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February 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Listen: "Trump's honeymoon period could go away faster than a Mark Finchem speeding ticket if he’s not careful."
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Egg prices are up. To get them down, Trump needs to tackle bird flu. Given his pandemic response track record, maybe he'll suggest bleach injections for birds.
Watch the full Politics Unplugged segment here with @dwelch.bsky.social. www.azfamily.com/video/2025/0...
Watch the full Politics Unplugged segment here with @dwelch.bsky.social. www.azfamily.com/video/2025/0...
February 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Egg prices are up. To get them down, Trump needs to tackle bird flu. Given his pandemic response track record, maybe he'll suggest bleach injections for birds.
Watch the full Politics Unplugged segment here with @dwelch.bsky.social. www.azfamily.com/video/2025/0...
Watch the full Politics Unplugged segment here with @dwelch.bsky.social. www.azfamily.com/video/2025/0...
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Fanone: The Republican party owns a monopoly on hypocrisy when it comes to their supposed support of law enforcement because tonight the leader of the Republican party pardoned hundreds of violent cop assaulters.
January 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Fanone: The Republican party owns a monopoly on hypocrisy when it comes to their supposed support of law enforcement because tonight the leader of the Republican party pardoned hundreds of violent cop assaulters.
A little reminder for today.
January 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A little reminder for today.
My take: How Phoenix business leaders should react to a second Trump term - Phoenix Business Journal
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January 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My take: How Phoenix business leaders should react to a second Trump term - Phoenix Business Journal
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🛑 Stop taking the bait on Canada, Greenland, Panama. It’s designed for flood the zone distraction and takes focus away from the upcoming confirmation hearings. Stay focused. Happy Friday!
January 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🛑 Stop taking the bait on Canada, Greenland, Panama. It’s designed for flood the zone distraction and takes focus away from the upcoming confirmation hearings. Stay focused. Happy Friday!
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"There was nothing inevitable about where we are today. In key moments key Republicans said that Jan. 6 was not a big deal, or even a positive event...American democracy seems to be of such little value to many of its leaders that they did nothing to defend it." open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
Jan. 6 and the path not taken
At key moments, Republicans were unwilling to defend democracy
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January 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"There was nothing inevitable about where we are today. In key moments key Republicans said that Jan. 6 was not a big deal, or even a positive event...American democracy seems to be of such little value to many of its leaders that they did nothing to defend it." open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
The Trump strategy has always been to flood the zone and exhaust voters with constant chaos. The Lake appointment noise is no different. My full exchange on @azfamily.com with @politicsunplugged.bsky.social and Marcus Dell’artino here: bit.ly/4iBMsHw
December 16, 2024 at 7:31 PM
The Trump strategy has always been to flood the zone and exhaust voters with constant chaos. The Lake appointment noise is no different. My full exchange on @azfamily.com with @politicsunplugged.bsky.social and Marcus Dell’artino here: bit.ly/4iBMsHw
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Partner @mattgrodsky.bsky.social broke down the politics of the public nuisance suit against Fondomonte brought by AG @krismayes.bsky.social. The amount of water pumped could have benefited 93K AZ homes! The issue is a winner for Dems as AZ grapples with long-term water needs. Watch: bit.ly/4iBMsHw
December 16, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Partner @mattgrodsky.bsky.social broke down the politics of the public nuisance suit against Fondomonte brought by AG @krismayes.bsky.social. The amount of water pumped could have benefited 93K AZ homes! The issue is a winner for Dems as AZ grapples with long-term water needs. Watch: bit.ly/4iBMsHw
I had a great conversation on @kjzz.org with Marcus Dell’Artino and host Mark Brodie as we discussed the past week in AZ politics. Listen here:
www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap: Mayes' water suit is in the news. But she also helped block Kroger merger
KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond.
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December 14, 2024 at 3:33 PM
I had a great conversation on @kjzz.org with Marcus Dell’Artino and host Mark Brodie as we discussed the past week in AZ politics. Listen here:
www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
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The @maricopadems.bsky.social chair, Patti O'Neil,
announced today that she will seek re-election. Her leadership has been defined by strength, unity, and a clear vision for the future. Backed by several elected officials, we encourage PCs to vote for her this month. bit.ly/3Zw2s4W
announced today that she will seek re-election. Her leadership has been defined by strength, unity, and a clear vision for the future. Backed by several elected officials, we encourage PCs to vote for her this month. bit.ly/3Zw2s4W
December 9, 2024 at 10:26 PM
The @maricopadems.bsky.social chair, Patti O'Neil,
announced today that she will seek re-election. Her leadership has been defined by strength, unity, and a clear vision for the future. Backed by several elected officials, we encourage PCs to vote for her this month. bit.ly/3Zw2s4W
announced today that she will seek re-election. Her leadership has been defined by strength, unity, and a clear vision for the future. Backed by several elected officials, we encourage PCs to vote for her this month. bit.ly/3Zw2s4W