This week on The Blue Bench Podcast, we’re joined by special guest Representative James Reavis of Billings to break down some of the biggest vetoes from Governor Gianforte’s desk and what they mean for Montana families. We also dig into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” and share tips on staying engaged and fired up through the summer months.

Jorgia is joined by No Time for Neutral's new co-host: Andy Nelson! The two attempt to break down Trump's Big, Ugly, No Good, Very Bad Bill. It's a HUGE piece of legislation, with cuts to healthcare, education, and clean energy. The deficit goes up, billionaires make more money, and the rest of us get left out in the cold.

A loving reminder from MDP: Take care of yourselves. Holding our delegation accountable is crucial right now, but this is a long fight. Burnout is real and we need you with us for the long haul! We recommend turning off your news notifications for a while, getting outside, and drinking a good cup of coffee.

List of rural hospitals in Montana that may close due to the budget bill:

• Northeast Montana Healthcare (Poplar, MT)
• Northeast Montana Healthcare (Wolf Point, MT)
• Big Sky Medical Center (Big Sky, MT)
• Prairie Community Hospital (Terry, MT)
• Garfield County Health Center (Jordan, MT)
• Logan Health Cut Bank (Cut Bank, MT)
• Big Horn Hospital (Hardin, MT)
• Providence St. Joseph Medical Center (Polson, MT)

On this episode, we sit down with public lands champion Land Tawney. We talk about why protecting our public lands matters, how to take meaningful action, and the power of pressuring lawmakers to put people over profit. Don’t miss this one!