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

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Wuthering Heights

Why are readers so passionate about the 1847 novel Wuthering Heights? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through the intriguing story that's become a cult classic.

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Sun 07 Mar 2021

The Island of Curaçao

No, we're not talking about the blue stuff in cocktails. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey to the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean Sea, which shares some history with Spa…

Sat 06 Mar 2021

Taxonomy

Taxonomy is the no-nonsense way of classifying all living things. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika break down biological classification, from kingdoms to species, and where humans fit in.

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Fri 05 Mar 2021

Ricky Martin

With hit songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca," Ricky Martin has become one of the best-selling Latin musical artists of all time. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they trace Martin's journ…

Thu 04 Mar 2021

Siberia

Siberia is known as a cold and barren place, but does it live up to its name? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to this enormous part of Russia.

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Wed 03 Mar 2021

Oscar Wilde

Not many authors achieve the lasting influence that Oscar Wilde has. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the great wit behind Wilde's works, which include the line, "Be you…

Tue 02 Mar 2021

Malaria

Did you know there's a correlation between poverty and the spread of infectious disease? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into one example -- malaria -- which has wreaked havoc throughout…

Mon 01 Mar 2021

The Southernmost Capital in the World

What's not to love about the capital of New Zealand? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to this city with one of the highest ranked "quality of life" scores in …

Sun 28 Feb 2021

Toni Morrison

What makes Toni Morrison's writing great? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the life and career of this Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize winner.

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Sat 27 Feb 2021

The Panama Canal

The story of the Panama Canal is long and complicated. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into some of the history behind this feat of construction.

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Fri 26 Feb 2021

Diamonds

Why has the diamond intrigued people through the ages? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the history and mystique of this sparkling stone.

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Thu 25 Feb 2021

The iPod

Technology moves so fast these days, it's hard to keep up. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they reminisce about a simpler time, back when the iPod was introduced.

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Wed 24 Feb 2021

The Shortest War in History

While it only lasted under an hour, more than 500 people perished in the Anglo-Zanzibar War. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika describe what the conflict was all about and how colonialism was a…

Tue 23 Feb 2021

Ashford and Simpson

You might not recognize the names Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, but you definitely know their songs. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the award-winning songwriting duo…

Mon 22 Feb 2021

The Moon

People have been fascinated by the moon since the beginning of humankind. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss some of the stories, myths, and cycles associated with the moon.

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Sun 21 Feb 2021

Florence Nightingale

How did Florence Nightingale change the nursing profession? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into Nightingale's background and how she forever impacted the history of medical…

Sat 20 Feb 2021

Winds From Around the World

The Cake Doctor and Fremantle Doctor aren't people you go to when you're sick - they're types of winds. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the different ways that air can move, depending…

Fri 19 Feb 2021

Langston Hughes

From The Weary Blues to Black Nativity, Langston Hughes wrote in such a way that the African American community saw themselves in his writings. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they di…

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Mariana Trench

You may know about the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest, but do you know about the lowest point? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the Mariana Trench.

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Wed 17 Feb 2021

The Code of Hammurabi

Ever heard of "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth?" Or "innocent until proven guilty?" In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the Code of Hammurabi from 3700 years ago.