https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/big-problems-under-the-big-sky--5747076enPoliticsCopyright Thai Nguyenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be5ad5301785be25a5a317a07a82a9ce.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/big-problems-under-the-big-sky--5747076Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:19:32 +0000Thai NguyenThai Nguyenbigproblemsunderthebigsky@gmail.comSince you're looking for another political podcast, check out this one. It's about rural America, well Montana.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-dead-heat--61075651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61075651Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:19:32 +0000Thai NguyenWe wrap up the Secretary of State purging of inactive voters saga, for now. We also talk about the events since the last episode. Some people think they're pretty interesting, and could have a major impact on Montana's elections. 2912elections2024,mtleg,mtpol,mtsosyes26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fun-facts-and-fires--60760460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60760460Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:53:33 +0000Thai NguyenMore than a fun fact and a brief discussion about the fires in Montana, in this episode we discuss Gianforte's residency issue and the SOS new fangled software. 3735fires,militaryhistory,mtgovernor,mtleg,mtpol,mtsecretaryofstateyes26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polls-what-are-they-good-for--60484725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60484725Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:28:35 +0000Thai NguyenWe discuss the Montana primaries, polls, and whats gonna happen if we don't pass a dang levy or bond anywhere in the state.3287election2024,montana,mtleg,mtpol,pollsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primary-primer-mt-statewide-races--59576712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59576712Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:07:13 +0000Thai NguyenHow are the Montana statewide racing shaping up? Good question. We go through all the statewide races from Governor to Supreme Court Justice and tell each other how we feel about them. 3668elections2024,montana,mtpolyes21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primary-primer-mt-federal-campaigns--59082056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59082056Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:17:02 +0000Thai NguyenMontana's federal candidates are ramping up their campaigns after months of building there base. There has been some excitement in the senate and eastern congressional races, but we take a explore each campaign a little deeper.3889congress,elections2024,federalelections,montana,mtpol,president,senateyes23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/past-governors-tier-list--58729497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58729497Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:18:54 +0000Thai NguyenWe talk about the which charter schools are coming to Montana, why a certain representative can't make up his mind, and we rate the last five governors of Montana on how "Montana" they are.3631charterschools,governors,mtleg,mtpol,tierlistyes22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-re-all-plants--58395972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58395972Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:54:28 +0000Thai NguyenEvery last one of those politicians are plants, and that's why politics is so confusing. We theorize about how exactly all these plants were put in place... There is also plenty of interesting news from across the state, and the political money is...3530affordablehousing,election2024,money,montana,mtpolyes21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-what-s-next--58040008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58040008Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:31:59 +0000Thai NguyenThis episode wraps up a whole year of podcasting for us. Wow. We review the past year in Montana politcs, what we thought was important, and what we anticipate will be impactful for 2024. In looking forward, we make some guesses about the upcoming...3782democrats,election2024,montana,mtleg,mtpol,republicansyes112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/security-under-the-big-sky--57814763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57814763Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:53:07 +0000Thai NguyenIt's short because someone messed up the recording, nonetheless we salvaged a decent section to talk about our congressperson who is going to protect America! Maybe? We also take a look at how the 2024 elections are shaping up.1552america,elections2024,mtleg,mtpol,nationalsecurityyes111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythos-under-the-big-sky--57346349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57346349Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:07:45 +0000Thai NguyenWe take a look at the culture of Montana; the rugged individualist and other themes we perpetuate as citizens. How does this impact our perception, and how it contributes to the movement of people to Montana. We do our political updates at the end, as...3524america,city,county,horses,military,misconceptions,montana,mtleg,mtpol,ruggedindividualist,waterrightsyes110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marijuana-under-the-big-sky--56920226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56920226Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:09:34 +0000Thai NguyenMarijuana, what is it? Bad? Good? Haven't we figured this out by now? We dunno either. Now is a good time to refresh(or refer back to?(no, not funny?)) this conversation after our governor asked a judge to dismiss a case which challenges his marijuana...4161election2024,marijuana,montana,mtleg,mtpol,sb442yes19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-under-the-big-sky--56532931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56532931Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:03:05 +0000Thai NguyenTaxes, coal, politicians, oh my. We get into this whole property tax deal which only effects the wealthy landowning Montanans, so how important is it really? The enviroment is kind of important, so we talk about that too. We also attempt to give you...3335candidates,coal,election2024,environment,montana,mtpol,podcast,propertytax,renewableenergyyes18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/questions-under-the-big-sky--56193503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56193503Sun, 23 Jul 2023 22:27:19 +0000Thai NguyenWe answer some listener questions, but not before talking about the end of the MT Legislature and Pride. We got through questions about the Montana constitution and our reason for getting involved in MT politics.4151montanaconstitution,mtleg,mtpol,podcast,prideyes17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vetos-under-the-big-sky--55025443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55025443Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:36:34 +0000Thai NguyenNo, not danny devito, but imagine if our governor pulled out a couple guns and said "anyway, I started vetoing..." get it? We talk about all the vetos, start to explore the 2024 elections, and talk about pride.33382024,budget,elections,elections2024,housing,mtleg,mtpol,pride,veteransyes16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/censorship-under-the-big-sky--54026357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54026357Sun, 28 May 2023 23:45:12 +0000Thai NguyenWe look at some of the bills at the Montana legislature, and try to understand why representatives are advocating for and actively censorsing Montanans. We also talk a little bit about the state budget and the upcoming senate race.2922censorship,montana,mtleg,mtpol,senate,statebudgetyes15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/predictions-under-the-big-sky--53623771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53623771Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:11:20 +0000Thai NguyenHow will this legislature impact the 2024 election? We don't think it will, it never does. However, we might be wrong, and that's okay too.2814affordablehousing,economy,gunviolence,localissues,mtelections,mtleg,mtpolyes14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rights-under-the-big-sky--53337383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53337383Sat, 25 Mar 2023 20:51:35 +0000Thai NguyenWe talk about our "favorite" bill, the chinese balloons, LGBT rights, and the alt-right. We're pretty pleased with ourselves because we were able to keep this episode under fifty minutes.2750alphabetmafia,balloons,guns,humanrights,lgbt,mtleg,mtpolyes13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-under-the-big-sky--52777590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52777590Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:04:55 +0000Thai NguyenThis episode we start to get a little more consice, yet we cover a few different subjects like the Freedom Caucus, Right to Work(for less), party politics, and some scuttlebut about the legislature. Let us know how we're doing at @BigProbsBigSky or...3196legislature,montana,politics,right-to-work,ruralyes12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-under-the-big-sky--52504697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52504697Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:36:46 +0000Thai NguyenThe first epidsode where three politcos(kinda) discuss the history of Montana and what we think is important today. Let us know what's up @BigProbsBigSky on twitter or send us electronic mail at bigproblemsunderthebigsky@gmail.com.4108montana,politicsyes11full