What the Helena is a podcast from Forward Montana that attempts to answer the questions: what the hell is going on in the Montana State Legislature, and why should I give a shit? Each week, we will provide updates on the goings-on at the Capitol, as well as tell listeners exactly what they can do to make their voices heard.
What the Helena
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What the Helena is a podcast from Forward Montana that attempts to answer the questions: what the hell is going on in the Montana State Legislature, and why should I give a shit? Each week, we will provide updates on the goings-on at the Capitol, as well as tell listeners exactly what they can do to make their voices heard.
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Recent Episodes
May 18, 2025
So long for now: a leg session wrap up
Zuri Moreno and John Bazant discuss the highs and lows of the legislative session concerning LGBTQ+, reproductive rights, housing, climate, and voter rights in this wrap-up episode.
May 3, 2025
67. A moment with Humanity with Rep. Karlen
Representative Jonathan Karlen discusses the 69th Montana Legislative session and its implications for House District 98 in an interview with Zuri Moreno and John Bazant.
April 26, 2025
66. Mutual Aid & Mayhem with Catalyst's Dillion and Julia
<p>Another week has gone by and we wanted to have more friends on the show. So this week we are joined by some folks from Catalyst Montana! Julia and Dillion share with us how they got into organizing and what they have been up to this leg session. </p><p><br></p><p>Looking to catch up on those bills? Be sure to check out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uk02cBQv9M1wY36_CN3aCsG6UF-wIpDSs0lyY_amMIE/edit?gid=1632661466#gid=1632661466" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">bill tracker</a> AND <a href="https://forwardmontana.org/what-the-helena/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">read about it on our newsletter. </a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about Catalyst Montana? <a href="https://www.catalystmt.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check out their website</a> and follow them on social @catalyst_mt</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Events</strong></u></p><p><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/4qV9oIr9fUqpwcge_AFdLA2">Missoula Stitch and Bitch</a> April 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Center, 500 N Higgins Ave, Ste 105, Missoula, MT 59802 Forward Montana and the Western Montana Community Center are partnering up to bring the community of Missoula a MONTHLY Stitch and Bitch! Join us at The Center on the 4th Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm. Bring your current project (or start a new craft!) while you gather in an environment of support, create community, and build collective power through arts n? crafts! A hodgepodge of embroidery, knit/crochet, and collage supplies will be available.</p><p><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/uNRzAqYAV0y_c5F-BkIgFQ2">Forward Montana UM Meeting</a> May 2, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM The Branch Center, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812 Forward Montana's UM Student Group meetings are a place to decompress, talk out strategies, and for organizers and activists of all different realms to come together to a political home, and be in solidarity and community. Join us!</p><p><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/7D1brU2-GEmvfwwEJypLUQ2">May Stich and Bitch: Sewn and Seen-Trans Quilt Project Edition!</a> May 8, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 406 Pride Resource Center, 310 N 27th St, Billings. We’re taking our monthly(ish) Stitch and Bitch and combining it with a wonderful project with Butte artist BT and Catalyst Montana. Attendees will create an art piece with personal meaning on an 8x8" square of fabric. There will be assorted fabrics provided, but attendees can bring fabric that might be meaningful to them. Same with art supplies, we’ll provide some, but feel free to bring anything you love to work with. You don't have to consider yourself an artist or think you're "good at art" to contribute your own unique piece to this project! These squares will be sewn together, with pieces from other communities, to create a living textile that will travel to as many Prides in Montana as possible. Transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people are centered for this event and allies are welcomed. Light food and drinks will be provided.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up to receive What the Helena right to your inbox every week</strong><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/oBLD5R0-70yAbaYtJnNXbQ2%E2%81%A0%C2%A0"><strong> here</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with all things Forward Montana on Instagram @forward_montana! </strong></p><p><strong>Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant </strong></p><p><strong>Edited by Ashley Lobao</strong></p><p><strong>Music by Cowboy Calamity</strong><br></p>
69 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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