Blue Bench Podcast

Blue Bench Podcast

di Gaby Krevat and Jorgia Hawthorne

Commenti di notizie Politica

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Missoula Has Pride

This week on Blue Bench Podcast, Gaby and special co-host Andy Nelson, MDP’s Blue Bench Associate, sit down with Missoula Councilwoman Jennifer Savage. Earlier this month, Councilwoman Savage led the charge on a landmark resolution making the Pride flag an official city flag of Missoula, circumventing a law that bans the Pride flag from flying on public buildings. You don’t want to miss this episode!

No Time for Neutral: LA protests, Northwestern Energy, and... Hamilton?

On this week's No Time for Neutral, Shannon and Jorgia unpack the LA protests and Northwestern Energy's latest greed scheme. Shannon takes us back to school to learn about the veto process, and the two talk all things.. Hamilton (the musical, not the Founding Father, but him too.. technically)

No Time for Neutral: Messy Breakups, the Middle Class, and What's Next

This week on No Time for Neutral, we talk about the Elon–Trump breakup (spoiler: it's MESSY) and the newest Senate noise around the GOP’s “big beautiful bill”—but more importantly, we focus on what really matters: rebuilding the middle class and where Democrats go from here. Tune in for honest conversation, a few laughs, and a hopeful look at the road ahead for Democrats fighting for real progress. Contact Sens. Daines and Sheehy to say NO to the budget bill. Daines: DC: (202) 224-2651, Helena: (406) 443-3189 Sheehy: DC: (202) 224-2641, Helena: (406) 441-1069

Democratic Politics in Rural America with DNC Chair Ken Martin

In this episode, we sit down with newly elected DNC Chair Ken Martin to talk about how Democrats can rebuild trust and regain ground in rural America—including right here in Montana. From from community organizing to healthcare access, Chair Martin shares his vision for reconnecting with rural voters.

Flathead Valley Immigrants Nervous Living in Trump's America

This week, we’re joined by Rebecca Miller and Johnny Ratka Skinner, Chair and board member of the Valley Neighbors of Flathead, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting immigrants to resources in the Flathead area, and equipping communities to provide resources for immigrants. Our guests discuss challenges facing the immigrant community in the Flathead Valley, including the recent arrest and detention of a Venezuelan man who was pulled over for a broken headlight. He was here legally. You don't want to miss this episode!

No Time for Neutral: Medicaid, Harvard, and a Veto Spree

In the latest episode of the Blue Bench's new segment, No Time for Neutral, Shannon and Jorgia recap the GOP budget: How will Medicaid cuts affect Montana? Why do Republicans keep stealing from the poor to give to the rich? They also talk higher education attacks, Governor Gianforte's latest vetoes, and Northwestern Energy's latest antics. There's also some good news too - finally! Call the PSC before June 9 at 406-444-6150 and tell them no more rate hikes for Northwestern Energy!

How Tariffs are Affecting Montana Farmers and Ranchers

Welcome to Season 2 of the Blue Bench Podcast. Now that the Legislative session is over, we're changing our focus to the national stage. Every week, we'll have interviews that help bring national news and issues home here to Montana. This week, we interviewed farmer and rancher from central Montana, Ben Peterson. Ben is on the board of the Farmers Union, Cattleman's Beef Board, and the Montana Democratic Party. Ben discusses everything from Trump's tariffs, to life as Democrat in rural Montana, to the proposed cuts to the USDA.

No Time for Neutral: Planes, Medicaid, and Due Process

There's no time for neutral because sitting this out isn't an option. Welcome to Blue Bench Season 2! We'll be splitting the podcast into two episodes so you get all the information you need - but don't worry, we're not getting rid of anything! In this season opener, Jorgia and Shannon recap the last week of politics and it's a doozy. They talk Trump's Qatari plane, habeas corpus, the GOP budget, and what's going on locally in Montana - and what you can do to protect your neighbors from the latest Republican attacks. Call Reps. Zinke and Downing ASAP and demand a no vote on the House GOP budget! Zinke: DC: (202) 225-5628, Missoula: (406) 317-0277 Downing: DC: (202) 225-3211, Helena: (406) 502-1435

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Blue Bench Podcast Season 1 Episode 16 -SEASON 1 FINALE

Join us for our final episode of Blue Bench Podcast Season One, where we’ve been covering the Montana Legislature since January. We close season one with our very first guest, Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers.Senator Flowers answers our lingering questions about the session and shares his parting words of wisdom to future leaders.Don't worry! The podcast isn't over! MDP will continue dropping weekly podcasts in your feed. Standby for some exciting announcements regarding new content!

Blue Bench Podcast Season 1 Episode 15

We're officially in the final stretch of the 2025 Legislative session. Today's talk of the town: property taxes, property taxes, and did I mention property taxes? Shannon breaks down property tax relief proposals and sits down with MFPE Executive Director Amanda Curtis to discuss labor and education.

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