Blue Bench Podcast

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.

  1. No Time for Neutral: Investigating Helena, Passports, and Jeremy Carl

    2D AGO

    No Time for Neutral: Investigating Helena, Passports, and Jeremy Carl

    Jorgia and Andy break down the SAVE Act and why it threatens your right to vote - if you're married and changed your name, this is for you! The pair gets into Gov. Gianforte and AG Knudsen's latest hypocritical stunt (Spoiler: They're suing the city of Helena for not cooperating with ICE) and explain what's going on with Jeremy Carl, a white nationalist Montanan whose power can be traced back to three people -- Zinke, Gianforte, and Daines.

    26 min
  2. No Time for Neutral: Voter Info For Sale + DHS Funding Fight

    FEB 5

    No Time for Neutral: Voter Info For Sale + DHS Funding Fight

    Jorgia and Andy break down Secretary Jacobsen's latest move to cleanse Montana's voter rolls. She's providing confidential information like SSNs and driver's license numbers with the intent of removing "ineligible people" from the rolls. Check your voter registration and give her a call to let her know this won't slide: 406-444-2034. They also break down the appropriations fight in Congress, Democrats' demands to hold ICE accountable, and Montana Democrats' day of solidarity in Minneapolis. Plus, some statistics for your week! *NOTE: This episode was filmed prior to MTFP breaking the story that Secretary Jacobsen did in fact share Montanans' confidential voter information with the federal government -- their newest attempt at voter suppression. All speculation in this episode was made before this knowledge was public.

    35 min
  3. No Time for Neutral: Greenland, Funding the Government, and Postcards

    JAN 22

    No Time for Neutral: Greenland, Funding the Government, and Postcards

    Jorgia and Andy lay it out in the simplest of terms: Montanans don't want Greenland. And they don't want another government shutdown either. But yet, Montana's delegation is seemingly doing nothing on either front -- give them a call! Plus, more on the release of the Epstein Files (or lack thereof). They also break down the latest news on Secretary Jacobsen's "election security" postcard that cost taxpayers $197,000.

    32 min
  4. No Time for Neutral: ICE, ACA, and Zinke's Lies

    JAN 10

    No Time for Neutral: ICE, ACA, and Zinke's Lies

    Happy New Year, Montana! We hope you had a restful holiday season. Jorgia and Andy return from the break with the MT Dems statement on the tragic ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. They also discuss the Senate's war powers resolution and the House passing (finally) a resolution to extend ACA subsidies. Did you get a mailer from Ryan Zinke or Christi Jacobsen lately? We've got your fact check -- spoiler: they're lying.

    39 min
  5. No Time for Neutral: ACA Subsidy Vote + Farmer Bailout

    12/12/2025

    No Time for Neutral: ACA Subsidy Vote + Farmer Bailout

    Jorgia and Andy break down all you need to know about this week's ACA vote -- Republicans have had over 10 years to make another healthcare plan, and they STILL can't decide with three weeks until subsidies expire. Plus, Trump's latest announcement on a $12B bailout for farmers... which wouldn't be necessary if he recalled the tariffs. Bozeman! You have a representative to appoint. Gallatin County Commissioners will choose the next representative of HD 57, from the pool nominated by Gallatin County Dems. Support a candidate to the commissioners before they meet on the 16th!

    38 min
  6. No Time for Neutral: Electric Bills + Health Insurance

    12/04/2025

    No Time for Neutral: Electric Bills + Health Insurance

    We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. We've got your back for what happened while everyone was at dinner! Jorgia and Andy break down the results of the TN-07 election and what it might mean for Montana's 1st District. They also discuss the plan (or lack thereof, thanks Republicans) for ACA subsidies that expire at the end of the year. Plus, Governor Gianforte's latest photo op and how the PSC approved ANOTHER rate increase.

    35 min
  7. No Time for Neutral: Nominations, Resignations and Remembering Your Oath

    11/26/2025

    No Time for Neutral: Nominations, Resignations and Remembering Your Oath

    Jorgia and Andy wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings! And if you still need a dose of politics this week, we've got you covered. Donald Trump has called for the execution of sitting members of Congress after reminding military members to remember their oath to the Constitution. And Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned? Plus, find out how the midterms are shaping up for Democrats. Sen. Steve Daines sits on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. They will soon be hearing nomination appeals from Trump's nominee for BLM. Steve Pearce would be HORRIBLE for Montana public lands - Give Daines a call at 202-225-2651 and tell him to vote no.

    28 min
  8. No Time for Neutral: Trump's Epstein U-turn + Montana's PSC

    11/19/2025

    No Time for Neutral: Trump's Epstein U-turn + Montana's PSC

    Jorgia is joined by Aren, the data manager for the Montana Democratic Party! The two unpack Trump's complete flip on releasing the Epstein files and how the bill went through Congress... although the timing is making everyone a bit uncomfortable. Plus, the Montana Public Service commission is debating yet another increase for Northwestern Energy (for their fossil fuels plant). Don't working Montanans pay enough?

    27 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Gaby Krevat and Jorgia Hawthorne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Montana Democratic Party 2025
  • Show Website
    Blue Bench Podcast