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The Big Why
The Big Why
Montana Public Radio

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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Episodes

What happens when rail lines are abandoned?

Railroads helped build the state we know today. Now, rail travel has all but disappeared in Montana, and many unused... more

21 Nov 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

24 Oct 2024 · 7 minutes
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?... more

09 Oct 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

25 Sep 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

12 Sep 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

28 Aug 2024 · 7 minutes
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... more

15 Aug 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

19 Jul 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

04 Jul 2024 · 8 minutes
What are individual Montanans doing to combat climate change?

In the third and final episode of our Big Why climate series, we travel across the state to meet Montanans... more

19 Jun 2024 · 8 minutes
The Big Why
What happens when rail lines are abandoned?
The Big Why