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
Aesop's Fables
Who was Aesop and why have his tales stood the test of time? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the history of these short stories that were designed to help children and adults alike …
Wed 19 Aug 2020
Chemically Creative Creatures
Creatures large and small can get creative in their protective mechanisms. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore what an insect called the bombardier beetle deploys that can be downright te…
Tue 18 Aug 2020
Tulip Mania
Who knew that flowers could have so much influence and power? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss one of the most famous economic bubbles and crashes of all time.
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Mon 17 Aug 2020
The Horn of Africa
Got the travel blues? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika have the cure and take us on a virtual journey to Somalia, located on the Horn of Africa. Together we'll discover some of the country's c…
Sun 16 Aug 2020
Gothic Architecture
Showcasing incredibly detailed work along with a celebration of grandeur, Gothic architecture can be seen all over Europe. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss famous cathedrals in Paris a…
Sat 15 Aug 2020
The Chimney Sweep
From local radio DJ in Danville, Illinois, to one of the world's most beloved entertainers, Dick Van Dyke almost chose an entirely different career path. Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss …
Fri 14 Aug 2020
The First Woman in Space
To use a 21st century term, Valentina Tereshkova was a BOSS. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Tereshkova's incredible journey, as well as the "Space Race" between the United States and…
Thu 13 Aug 2020
St. Elmo's Fire
If it's not a 1980s movie, then what exactly is St. Elmo's Fire? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into this scientific phenomenon, how it's created, and when and where you can see it.
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Wed 12 Aug 2020
12,000 Years Ago
People who learned how to make tools out of stone, and then out of metal, changed the course of history. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the transition between the Neolith…
Tue 11 Aug 2020
South America
Patagonia, the Amazon rainforest, volcanoes, mountains, and even penguins: South America has it all. Take a quick trip with Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore everything South Ame…
Mon 10 Aug 2020
John Steinbeck
What makes John Steinbeck a writer worthy of the Nobel Prize in Literature? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the author's social conscience, his best works, and what happened to the or…
Sun 09 Aug 2020
The Voyager Golden Records
Did you know phonograph records were placed on board the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecrafts? Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss this documentation of Earth's civilization, what's on them (…
Sat 08 Aug 2020
Joan of Arc
A teenage girl leads an army of French men against a conquering force from England, and wins? It's not a movie -- it's history! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the story of Joan of …
Fri 07 Aug 2020
Goats Goats Goats!
Let's talk about goats. Did you know they have rectangular pupils? Did you know Tamika wants to own one? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss these curious creatures, what they're like, an…
Thu 06 Aug 2020
The Bauhaus Movement
The 20th century architectural movement known as Bauhaus emphasized combining form with function. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the history and influence of the movement…
Wed 05 Aug 2020
Where the Americas Meet
The region where North America and South America come together is a fascinating and challenging place. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss why the region has perplexed explorers throughou…
Tue 04 Aug 2020
The Other Blue Planet
A beautiful blue color, a long orbit, lots of methane gas: what's not to like about Uranus? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into everything you want to know about the "other" blue planet…
Mon 03 Aug 2020
The Mysteries of Stonehenge
No Spinal Tap jokes here: Stonehenge remains a mystery for so many reasons. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the various theories about why this ancient monument was built,…
Sun 02 Aug 2020
The Lion King
From "Nants ingonyama bagithi baba" to "Hakuna matata," The Lion King is full of memorable songs and an inspiring story. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss how the original a…
Sat 01 Aug 2020
The Brown Bears of Kamchatka
Much like our hosts, Kamchatka brown bears enjoy eating salmon. A lot. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the brown bears of Russia, how they're adapting to human encroachment, and what …
Fri 31 Jul 2020
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