Question of the Day
Learn something new every day! Question of the Day, the award-winning interactive trivia game for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is now a daily podcast.
For a few minutes each day, the Question of the Day Flashcast, or miniature podcast, features veteran radio hosts Murray Horwitz and Tamika Smith, as they discuss each day’s topic. Entertaining and educational, the Flashcast explores questions about science, history, literature, movies, geography, and more.
Created by Matchbox.io, Question of the Day is available through such voice assistants as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung Bixby. With millions of fans in eight countries around the world, Question of the Day is one of the most popular voice experiences out there.
To receive the full Question of the Day experience, just ask:
- “Alexa, what’s the question of the day?” or
- “Hey Google, ask question of the day.”
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 467
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
The American Revolutionary War
"The World Turned Upside Down." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the end of the American Revolutionary War, when the French helped the Americans trick the British troops and surrounded…
Sat 07 Nov 2020
Author E. B. White
American author E. B. White wrote several beloved children's books, including Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the author's journey from …
Fri 06 Nov 2020
Polio and Jonas Salk
Did you know scientist Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for polio but deliberately never patented it? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss what exactly polio is, what it was like growing up …
Thu 05 Nov 2020
Bond. James Bond.
How does the James Bond from Ian Fleming's books differ from the James Bond of the movies? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss Sean Connery vs. James Bond, and how the 1983 mo…
Wed 04 Nov 2020
Butterflies and Metamorphosis
Butterflies and moths go through some incredible changes early in their lives. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss metamorphosis and what exactly happens as a caterpillar goes from being …
Tue 03 Nov 2020
Lesotho
Did you know the country of Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey through Lesotho's countryside, exploring its nat…
Mon 02 Nov 2020
The Mighty Flea
Tiny but strong, the flea is one of the most dreaded insects in the world. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the world of the flea, that blood-sucking insect that loves to cozy up to ou…
Sun 01 Nov 2020
Día de Muertos
The Day of the Dead, or el Día de los Muertos, might occur around the same time as Halloween, but it's not a scary holiday -- it's a festive time. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss this…
Sat 31 Oct 2020
The Hula Hoop
While the toy company Wham-O gets a lot of credit for popularizing the hula hoop in the 1950s, the concept actually has deep roots, dating back to 3000 BCE. Join Murray and Tamika today as they explo…
Fri 30 Oct 2020
Shakespeare and Oberon
The topics of William Shakespeare's plays often resonant with modern times. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss characters in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and their connection to ancient Ge…
Thu 29 Oct 2020
The Drake Passage
If you're in the mood for a treacherous and unpredictable journey, we've got you covered! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the waters around the southern tip of South Ameri…
Wed 28 Oct 2020
Gloria Vanderbilt
What did Gloria Vanderbilt do to change the fashion industry? In today's Flashcast, Murray and and Tamika discuss Vanderbilt's beginnings as "the poor little rich girl," and how she went on to moneti…
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Fata Morgana
Throughout history, people have been mesmerized by mirages on both land and sea. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into what exactly is happening when you see a mirage, why sailors sometim…
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Muammar Gadaffi
Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi was a colorful character, but also a murderous dictator. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss this complicated leader (Ronald Reagan called him the "mad dog o…
Sun 25 Oct 2020
Azerbaijan
Today we're going on a journey to the "Land of Fire." Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore Azerbaijan, where a blend of cultures and natural resources lend themselves to delici…
Sat 24 Oct 2020
Thermal Expansion
Did you know the Eiffel Tower grows up to 15 centimeters taller in the summer? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how all sorts of objects - rubber tires, glasses, concrete sidewalks, tr…
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Tacos
It's raining tacos! Not really, but we've got the history of tacos for you today. Join Murray and Tamika as they dive into these delicious eats from Mexico that are now enjoyed around the world.
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Thu 22 Oct 2020
The Milky Way
The universe is incredibly vast and we're here for it! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss The Milky Way and the other billions of galaxies found throughout the universe.
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Wed 21 Oct 2020
Mosquitos
Did you know there's a country that doesn't have mosquitos? Before you pack your bags, join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the unusual circumstances that have prevented these…
Tue 20 Oct 2020
Hannibal Barca
What drove Hannibal to march elephants across the Alps into battle? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss one of the greatest military commanders in history, who was trained sin…
Mon 19 Oct 2020
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