Blue Bench Podcast

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.

Blue Bench Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Blue Bench Podcast, a news show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  No Time For Neutral: Gianforte's New Tax Scam

  Sep 18, 202633 minS2

  Jorgia and Andy return to the pod to discuss Gov. Gianforte's plan to move Montana to a flat income tax. Problem is, most middle class families already pay the 4.7% tax and won't see a penny of savings. Meanwhile, the wealthiest 20% of Montanans will receive 95% of the tax break. It opens the door to a sales tax or higher property taxes -- neither of which working Montanans can afford. The two also chat the latest on prices, artificial intelligence, and ways you can get involved in the last 45 days of the midterms. Sign up for a shift! montanademocrats.org/volunteer mobilize.us/samformontana

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  Episode #49

  No Time for Neutral: Trillions and Billions on A Pointless War

  Jul 28, 202629 minS2

  Jorgia and Andy break down the recently House-passed NDAA (spoiler: more money for the Iran war!), the SAVE America Act and the latest on the Trump war in the Middle East. They also break down how the federal government has placed Gov. Gianforte in charge of our grizzly bear management, while taking away protections for endangered species' habitat. Call the governor: 406-444-3111 Check your voter registration: voterportal.mt.gov

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  Episode #48

  No Time for Neutral: Platform Convention and Gianforte's Attack on Medicaid

  Jul 3, 202636 minS2

  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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  Episode #47

  No Time for Neutral: 2026 Democratic Primary

  May 29, 202634 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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...

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  Episode #46

  No Time for Neutral: Ballots, Subpoenas, and Your Weekend Plans

  May 14, 202624 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Montana Democrats will be at Bucking Horse Sale! Join us for free breakfast Friday, and catch the full schedule here.</p><p>Pete Buttigieg will rally in Butte...

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