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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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Where Days Are Longer Than Years

Where Days Are Longer Than Years

Where in our solar system are days longer than years? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore which planet has the slowest rotation of all the planets, while taking it only 225 E…
Sat 27 Mar 2021
The Reformation

The Reformation

Who put the "protest" into "Protestant?" In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the religious movement that Martin Luther began.

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Fri 26 Mar 2021
Great White Sharks

Great White Sharks

Why do sharks get a bad rap? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive deep into what makes the Great white shark such a feared but amazing creature.

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Thu 25 Mar 2021
The Philippines

The Philippines

The Philippines may be known for its welcoming tourism, but it's also known for its authoritarian rule. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore this archipelagic country in South…
Wed 24 Mar 2021
The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

What should you know about Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the book's influence, its characters, and its stories.

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Tue 23 Mar 2021
Avalanche

Avalanche

Avalanches should be taken seriously, but why? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they share some life saving information.

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Mon 22 Mar 2021
The Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup

Why is hockey's Stanley Cup so revered? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the history behind the trophy (and, of course, Murray has a personal story to tell!).

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Sun 21 Mar 2021
The National Animal of Scotland

The National Animal of Scotland

What's the national animal of Scotland? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how the legend of the unicorn is alive and well.

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Sat 20 Mar 2021
Ritchie Valens and Chicano Rock

Ritchie Valens and Chicano Rock

Did you know Ritchie Valens is considered the first Mexican-American rock star? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss his influence on the musical and cultural genre now known as Chicano Ro…
Fri 19 Mar 2021
The Slash

The Slash

What did American President James Polk have to do with the world's longest international border? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

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Thu 18 Mar 2021
Tetris

Tetris

How did Tetris become one of the most addicting video games of all time? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the history behind this Russian phenomenon.

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Wed 17 Mar 2021
Polite Words

Polite Words

There are lots of polite words that can be used, hilariously, to describe impolite people. Join Murray and Tamika for today's exploration of these unusual words.

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Tue 16 Mar 2021
William Faulkner

William Faulkner

Why is William Faulkner considered one of the greatest American writers of all time? Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss this Nobel Prize-winning author from Mississippi.

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Mon 15 Mar 2021
The Legendary CBGB Club

The Legendary CBGB Club

Much of punk rock history starts at New York City's CBGB club, but why? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us back to New York in the 1970s.

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Sun 14 Mar 2021
All About Algae

All About Algae

Algae plays an important role in our ecosystem, as well as in many of the products we use everyday. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss one of the largest, if not the largest, single-cell…
Sat 13 Mar 2021
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

The story of The Wizard of Oz has captivated audiences for decades. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the movie, the book, and more.

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Fri 12 Mar 2021
Paraguay

Paraguay

What's it like to visit Paraguay? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the culture, people, and languages of this landlocked South American country.

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Thu 11 Mar 2021
Applesauce

Applesauce

All around the world, people seem to love applesauce. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss their favorite ways of enjoying an apple.

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Wed 10 Mar 2021
Walk This Way

Walk This Way

Why was the 1986 collaboration between Run DMC and Aerosmith a lesson in show business redemption? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through the history of this reluctant crossover hit.

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Tue 09 Mar 2021
Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

Why is Eleanor Roosevelt one of the most beloved figures in American history? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore Roosevelt's impact as First Lady and in other prominent role…
Mon 08 Mar 2021
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