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.”
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 467
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Kermit the Frog
How did Kermit the Frog go from the University of Maryland to the Hollywood Walk of Fame? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how the star of Sesame Street and The Muppets rose to fame, u…
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Qatar
We've got a special guest today! Kenton Keith, the former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, joins Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast to discuss this Arabian peninsula country and its culture, economy, an…
Sat 17 Oct 2020
Snow Crabs
If the snow crab can't be found in the snow, why does it have that name? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into everything you'd ever want to know about this ocean creature, also known as …
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Rita Moreno
As the first Latina to win an Oscar, and one of the few in history to become an EGOT, Rita Moreno is a force of nature. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss where the actor, singer, and da…
Thu 15 Oct 2020
The Great Molasses Flood
The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 would be an amusing story if it weren't so tragic on so many different levels. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika break down this incredible historical event for…
Wed 14 Oct 2020
The Largest Rodent in the World
Found in South America, the capybara looks like a guinea pig, but is almost the size of a regular pig. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss everything you'd want to know about these "roden…
Tue 13 Oct 2020
Paul Bunyan
The "tall tales" of yore about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane, and others tell fascinating stories about America. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the realm of Paul Bunya…
Mon 12 Oct 2020
Guyana
Where in the world is Guyana, and what is its connection to India? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to the South American country of Guyana. We'll explore the …
Sun 11 Oct 2020
The French Language
From "Bonjour" to "Bonne nuit," the French language offers a lot of optimism. Join Murray and Tamika today as they provide a quick lesson in French greetings so that you too can start saying "Merci b…
Sat 10 Oct 2020
Helen Keller
Do you know the connection between Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the powerful story of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf from illness a…
Fri 09 Oct 2020
Cameroon
Situated at the crossroads of Western and Central Africa, Cameroon has a rich cultural history. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore this beautiful country, its languages, its …
Thu 08 Oct 2020
Horseradish
We're about to light your palate on fire! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss horseradish, how it's grown and processed, and its role in the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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Wed 07 Oct 2020
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Still famous more than 25 years after her death, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was under the microscope of celebrity for much of her life. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the immense pre…
Tue 06 Oct 2020
What Teeth Can Tell You
Teeth can tell you a lot about an animal. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they *bite* into how teeth can give clues to age, diet, overall health, and much more.
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Mon 05 Oct 2020
Geological Eras
What do you know about the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika provide *eons* of information, laying out the main differences between each era, including t…
Sun 04 Oct 2020
Charlie Brown, Peanuts, and Snoopy Too
What separates Peanuts from other popular comic strips? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the immense popularity of Charlie Brown and his friends, and why adults and children alike in 7…
Sat 03 Oct 2020
The Scientific Method
How can the scientific method prevent us from worrying too much? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the connection between having emotions and making decisions, and why the scientific co…
Fri 02 Oct 2020
The Currency of South Africa
From the British pound to the rand, South Africa's currency mirrors its own modern history. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss how currency and history are intertwined.
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Thu 01 Oct 2020
Codex Leicester
Not the Da Vinci Code, but the Da Vinci Codex. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, one of which is the most expensive book ever sold.
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Wed 30 Sep 2020
Yom Kippur
Why is Yom Kippur known as the holiest of Jewish holidays, but not as a celebration? In today's Flashcast, Murray provides his own personal reflections and perspective about the Day of Atonement.
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Tue 29 Sep 2020
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