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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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Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

Did you know the Mona Lisa wasn't always world-famous? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the history of the Mona Lisa heist of 1911, which led to the painting's popularity.

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Wed 05 May 2021
Stop Signs

Stop Signs

The colors and shapes of street signs have changed over the years. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika give us the history behind stop signs and more.

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Tue 04 May 2021
The Congo River

The Congo River

The Congo River is massive. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey along the deepest river in the world.

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Mon 03 May 2021
To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

What's the story behind To Kill a Mockingbird? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss Harper Lee's classic novel.

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Sun 02 May 2021
The Phone Book

The Phone Book

Remember The Yellow Pages and The White Pages? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us back in time to tell the story of the first-ever telephone directory.

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Sat 01 May 2021
The Falklands War

The Falklands War

The 1982 deadly conflict in the Falkland Islands actually started 200 years ago. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the history for us and explain what the undeclared war was all about…
Fri 30 Apr 2021
Mars Rover

Mars Rover

It's been 8 years since NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover celebrated its first birthday on Mars. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss this $2 billion space vehicle.

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Thu 29 Apr 2021
Tight Rope Walkers

Tight Rope Walkers

Did you know Murray once worked with the circus? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss life with wire walkers, clowns, and more.

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Wed 28 Apr 2021
Shrek

Shrek

An ogre with a Scottish accent, a talking donkey, and jokes for adults? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the award-winning animated film Shrek.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021
The Beatles Early On

The Beatles Early On

Who were the Beatles before they were, well, the Beatles? Washington, DC-based composer and Beatles scholar Joel Phillip Friedman joins Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast to tell us more.

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Mon 26 Apr 2021
The Swatch Watch

The Swatch Watch

How does the Swatch watch differ from other watches? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss this throwback to the 1980s.

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Sun 25 Apr 2021
Food in Outer Space

Food in Outer Space

Astronauts today have more food and beverage options than John Glenn did in his day. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore astronaut food.

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Sat 24 Apr 2021
The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Why is The Little Prince one of those books that you just can't put down? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss one of the most popular stories written in the 20th century.

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Fri 23 Apr 2021
The Kennedy Rocker

The Kennedy Rocker

President John F. Kennedy loved his rocking chair. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the Kennedy Effect on the popularity of rockers.

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Thu 22 Apr 2021
Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding

Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding

The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana was watched on television by an estimated 750 million people worldwide. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the big day.

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Wed 21 Apr 2021
Croatia

Croatia

Why did Forbes magazine name Croatia as one of the Top 12 places to visit in the world? Join Murray and Tamika as they take us on a journey to this beautiful country.

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Tue 20 Apr 2021
Captain Hook

Captain Hook

Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss Peter Pan and Captain Hook.

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Mon 19 Apr 2021
Status Symbols

Status Symbols

Shoes, cars, even fruit: these have all been symbols of wealth. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss status symbols throughout history.

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Sun 18 Apr 2021
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The modern history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is pretty grim. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss what you need to know about this country known as the DRC.

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Sat 17 Apr 2021
Faust

Faust

The quest for power and knowledge is the topic of countless tales from history. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the different variations of the legend of Faust.

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Fri 16 Apr 2021
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