In this week's episode, we talk about all kinds of power grabs: book bans, invasions of privacy, and decidedly undemocratic hearings. Plus, a special interview with Former Representative Mallerie Stromswold, one of the state's youngest elected officials who resigned her seat in the legislature last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Find out who your representatives are and how to contact them <a href="https://leg.mt.gov/map/">at this link</a>. Then, ask them to support efforts to address Montana's crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People by voting YES on HB 163 and HB 18.&nbsp;
Send the House Judiciary Committee a message opposing HB 234 <a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/BEaqDm6gFk6tHi3M2kycXQ2">at this link</a>.&nbsp;
You can follow Forward Montana on Instagram and Twitter @forward_montana, and on TikTok at @forwardmontana. Learn more about us at forwardmontana.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode of What the Helena is hosted by Forward Montana’s advocacy team, with featured guest Mallerie Stromswold. This episode was edited by Cassidy Reeves.

Ep. 4: Keep Showing Up!

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.