# Inside Montana’s Senate Shake-Up: Independent Seth Bodnar Takes on Both Parties

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-04-30T18:38:22+00:00
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Michael Smerconish sits down with independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar to discuss his unconventional run in Montana, the controversy surrounding a last-minute GOP shake-up, and why he refuses to caucus with either party. From war powers and foreign policy to political polarization at home, the conversation explores what it means to govern from the center. Then, Montana listeners weigh in on the race, party dynamics, and life in Big Sky Country—culminating in a surprise call from one of Michael’s longtime friends. Original air date 30 April 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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