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Question of the Day - Podcast

Question of the Day

 Matchbox.io

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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Arts Literature Society & Culture History Science Learning
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
3 minutes
Episodes
467
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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Air Jordans

Air Jordans

Those Nike shoes aren't just shoes. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of Air Jordans and their wide-reaching impact.

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Mon 24 May 2021
Moby Dick

Moby Dick

"Call me Ishamel." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through the reasons why Herman Melville's book Moby Dick has stood the test of time.

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Sun 23 May 2021
Circadian Rhythms

Circadian Rhythms

No, we're not talking about the insect cicada. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the "master clock" of humans.

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Sat 22 May 2021
Kenya's Capital

Kenya's Capital

Pack your bags -- we're going on a journey to Kenya's capital city! Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a tour of Nairobi.

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Fri 21 May 2021
Black Panther

Black Panther

The 2018 movie Black Panther had a huge effect on American culture. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss the movie's impact.

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Thu 20 May 2021
Herpetologists

Herpetologists

What does a herpetologist do, and why? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the life of people who study reptiles and amphibians.

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Wed 19 May 2021
Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka's writing was influenced by the turmoil of the early 20th century. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into what makes Kafka's works feel like timeless stories.

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Tue 18 May 2021
Mount Aconcagua

Mount Aconcagua

You may know about Mount Everest and K2, but do you know about the highest mountain *outside* of Asia? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss all you need to know about Mount Ac…
Mon 17 May 2021
Canola Oil

Canola Oil

Fewer than 50 years ago, canola oil wasn't a thing. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika give us the history behind this popular ingredient.

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Sun 16 May 2021
Halitosis

Halitosis

While it usually goes away after brushing, sometimes bad breath can be a sign of something more serious. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explain what can cause halitosis.

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Sat 15 May 2021
Lac Léman

Lac Léman

Known to English speakers as Lake Geneva, Lac Léman is an incredibly beautiful place. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they describe the scenery, food, and music found in the region.

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Fri 14 May 2021
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

What makes the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy so popular? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on Douglas Adams' comedic sci-fi adventure.

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Thu 13 May 2021
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

What makes the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy so popular? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on Douglas Adams' comedic sci-fi adventure.

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Thu 13 May 2021
The World's Most Expensive Spice

The World's Most Expensive Spice

What's the most expensive spice in the world? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a discovery of saffron.

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Wed 12 May 2021
Giraffes

Giraffes

Think you know about giraffes? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss all the cool facts about the tallest mammal in the world. (And be sure to stick around for one of Tamika's jokes!)

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Tue 11 May 2021
Gravity

Gravity

In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us back to science class, with easy-to-understand explanations of mass, weight, and gravity, and what it all means in outer space.

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Mon 10 May 2021
Runny Noses

Runny Noses

There are all sorts of medical terms for sensations we experience when we eat. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore complicated phrases for runny noses, brain freeze, and more…
Sun 09 May 2021
The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom

Pack your (virtual) bags, because we're going on a journey to the UK today! With Murray and Tamika as your tour guides, you'll get a fun overview of the highlights.

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Sat 08 May 2021
Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift

True story: Jonathan Swift saved Murray's life. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the author's brilliance and his timeless novel Gulliver's Travels.

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Fri 07 May 2021
Deserts and Mountains

Deserts and Mountains

Did you know mountains can affect how clouds form, changing the surrounding landscape? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explain the rain shadow effect.

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Thu 06 May 2021
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