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 Capital of Romania
Given the pandemic, we can't physically travel to Romania, so let's take an audio trip instead. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore Romania and its capital city, including some fun facts …
Thu 30 Jul 2020
Breaking the Sound Barrier
What's the first invention to break the sound barrier? Who was the first man and woman to break it? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore all the "firsts" about sonic booms, big and small.
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Wed 29 Jul 2020
All About Salt
Salt! It's not just a seasoning at the dinner table. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss all the fascinating uses of salt throughout history, from preserving food to paying soldiers as a …
Tue 28 Jul 2020
Magic Realism
Originating in Latin America, the literary genre of magic realism (also known as magical realism) is now popular worldwide. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the difference …
Mon 27 Jul 2020
Sensing Your Own Body
There are lots of different ways to learn about the world, in the classroom and in our environment. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the different types of sensations our bodies have t…
Sun 26 Jul 2020
The Colosseum
You may know that the Colosseum hosted gladiator fights once upon a time, but throughout history it's been used in many other ways. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of the …
Sat 25 Jul 2020
Where the Loofah Comes From
Who knew that the shower accessory known as the loofah came from a vegetable? It's true! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the origins of common everyday objects like the lo…
Fri 24 Jul 2020
The Lost City of Atlantis
For more than two millennia, the story of Atlantis has captured the attention of philosophers, scientists, and, well, movie producers. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika ponder this mythical isl…
Thu 23 Jul 2020
The Immortal Jellyfish
Did you know some jellies have discovered the fountain of youth? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into world of these ancient creatures.
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Wed 22 Jul 2020
The Hunger Games
Author Suzanne Collins originally wrote The Hunger Games books as a series for young adults, but they continue to attract readers of all ages. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss everythi…
Tue 21 Jul 2020
Ceres and Vesta
Heads up: The asteroid belt is NOT a fashion accessory. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss asteroids, what they are exactly, and where you can find them. And be sure to stick around for …
Mon 20 Jul 2020
Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Come join us today as we explore where Asia and Europe meet! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the natural beauty, food, and more of Turkey's largest city, which straddles continents an…
Sun 19 Jul 2020
Woolly Mammoths
Did you know that a herd of woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth while the Great Pyramids were being built? Join Murray and Tamika today as they explore everything you would ever want to know about…
Sat 18 Jul 2020
The Prolific John Updike
"Gods do not answer letters." Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Updike, the author behind The Witches of Eastwick and Rabbi…
Fri 17 Jul 2020
The 13 and 17 Year Pest
How is the cicada like a stay-at-home order during a pandemic? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore why cicadas are so loud, why they have no natural enemies, and why we have to suffer so …
Thu 16 Jul 2020
Turning Men Into Swine
In Greek mythology, the goddess Circe wasn't someone you would want to cross. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss her background, her clever skills, and her somewhat complicated relations…
Wed 15 Jul 2020
The Rosetta Stone
For over 1,500 years, we didn't know much about ancient Egypt, until the Rosetta Stone was discovered. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss why the Rosetta Stone was so importa…
Tue 14 Jul 2020
Keep Tahoe Blue
Found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into how Lake Tahoe is changing due to human activity a…
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Magical Primate Hands
Did you know there's something humans can do with their hands that no other animal can do? Only Murray and Tamika could make a conversation about hands so interesting. Join them today and learn all s…
Sun 12 Jul 2020
Romance Languages
They've got nothing to do with a romantic situation. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the language of the Roman Empire, and how it influenced Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and …
Sat 11 Jul 2020
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