The Big Why

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The Big Why

Answers to your questions — big or small — about anything under the Big Sky. Let's see what we can discover together!

  1. 24 OCT

    What happens to abandoned oil & gas wells in Montana?

    An oil company comes in, drills a hole and a well is born. But what if the well stops producing or the company in charge goes bankrupt, leaving behind holes that can be thousands of feet deep, spout toxic gasses and muck things up on the surface? These so-called 'orphan wells' are all over Montana.

    8 min
  2. How's life as an urban deer?

    9 OCT

    How's life as an urban deer?

    "How's life? Are you liking life okay? Are you aware that you're living a really unusual life for a deer? I just got really curious because you can’t ask a deer how it’s feeling. So I thought I’d ask you guys and see if you had some insights."

    9 min

  3. 25 SEPT

    What makes Montana's Ringing Rocks ring?

    The Ringing Rocks is a roadside attraction people have been visiting for a long time. It's a big heap of boulders that give off a resonant bell-like ringing sound when struck with metal; at least theoretically. A listener wants to know what makes these rocks ring.

    9 min

  4. 12 SEPT

    How we vote is on the ballot: Here's what the proposed changes would mean

    Two proposals Montanans will vote on this year would change how the state runs its future elections. Supporters say they’ll combat political polarization and extremism. Opponents say they may muck up our elections.

    9 min

  5. 28 AUG

    How hard is it to charge an electric vehicle in Montana?

    Billions of dollars in federal funds have been set aside for electric vehicle charging stations across the country. What does that look like in Montana?

    8 min

  6. 15 AUG

    Why political ads don't have to be truthful

    This week we're looking at the most annoying aspect of any election year: political ads. A listener wants to know if there's any kind of fact checking done before these ads air.

    8 min

  7. 19 JUL

    How does winter snowpack affect summer wildfires?

    As summer heats up in Montana, so does wildfire season. This raises the question, does winter snowpack really correlate to the severity of the wildfire season? And what does a 'normal' fire season mean?

    9 min

  8. 4 JUL

    What's the story with teacher pay in Montana?

    This time around, we’re unpacking an answer to a tricky education question: "Why is Montana ranked one of the last in the nation for teacher salary, and how might this be changing in the next legislative session?"

    9 min
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Answers to your questions — big or small — about anything under the Big Sky. Let's see what we can discover together!

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  • Creator
    Montana Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Montana Public Radio 2024
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    The Big Why

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