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Blue Bench Podcast

Blue Bench Podcast

By: Gaby Krevat and Jorgia Hawthorne
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Join us weekly as we unpack and demystify the chaos and excitement that is the Montana Legislative Session. We'll spotlight important bills, interview lawmakers and stakeholders, and give you the top-lines you need to know to understand the news out of Helena and to hold your lawmakers accountable.

The Montana Democratic Party 2025
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • No Time for Neutral: Platform Convention and Gianforte's Attack on Medicaid
    Jul 3 2026

    Jorgia and Andy go through the highlights of the 2026 Montana Democrats Platform Convention! A two year moratorium on data centers, corner crossing, surveillance, water rights... and that's a drop in the bucket. Final platform live on montanademocrats.org soon!

    They also cover the newest requirements for Montana Medicaid. These strict requirements that will keep people from accessing healthcare were passed last year in the Big Beautiful Bill, but Gianforte is implementing them six months earlier than required.

    Gianforte is also refusing to implement a bipartisan provider rate increase for Medicaid. Under Republican leadership, Montana Medicaid is struggling. Call the Governor today (406-444-3111) and tell him to implement the provider rate increase!

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    36 mins
  • No Time for Neutral: 2026 Democratic Primary
    May 29 2026

    Andy and Jorgia break down everything you need to know heading into Election Day on June 2. How to cast your ballot, who's on your ballot... and how Republicans have made it harder to vote than years prior. Plus, dive in to the allegation that Seth Bodnar may have bribed Montana voters when gathering signatures.

    It is TOO LATE to mail your ballot. Drop it off in person at your county elections office or at an official ballot drop box. If you're voting in person, make sure to bring an ID. You can register to vote all the way through 8pm on June 2!

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    34 mins
  • No Time for Neutral: Ballots, Subpoenas, and Your Weekend Plans
    May 14 2026

    Jorgia and Andy go through the candidates you'll see on your primary ballot. Sign, date, print your birth year, and get those ballots in the mail by May 25th! Ballots must be received by the county election's office by 8pm on June 2.

    Plus, Democrats begin the subpoena process on Christi Jacobsen after she released Montana's sensitive voter information to the federal government. Stay tuned for more here.

    Montana Democrats will be at Bucking Horse Sale! Join us for free breakfast Friday, and catch the full schedule here.

    Pete Buttigieg will rally in Butte for the Montana Plan Sunday - more details at pete.montanaplan.org.

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    24 mins
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