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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Hotter Than The Sun

What's hotter than the Sun? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore a very common phenomenon here on Earth that's hotter than the surface of the Sun.

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Mon 15 Feb 2021

Beowulf

For generations, students have been required to read Beowulf, or at least parts of it. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss why this story from 1,000 years ago is still being taught.

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Sun 14 Feb 2021

San Marino

Why does the saying "geography is destiny" fit San Marino so well? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the little country you've probably never heard of.

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Sat 13 Feb 2021

Contronyms

Love lingo and language? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss words that are their own opposites. You'll be surprised how many there are!

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Fri 12 Feb 2021

YouTube

From America's Funniest Home Videos to YouTube, people love watching videos. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history behind YouTube and why the website receives billions of views …

Thu 11 Feb 2021

The First African American Woman in Space

How did Mae Jemison go from her hometown of Chicago to outer space? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore Jemison's journey as she, quite literally, reached for the stars.

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

"Istanbul, Not Constantinople"

Why did Murray's wife cry when they left Istanbul? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore this city at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, including its history, its culture, and, of course, …

Tue 09 Feb 2021

Greek Mythology and Chaos

In Greek mythology, what existed before anything else? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika delve into what Ancient Greeks believed about the beginning of, well, everything, and how some ideas con…

Mon 08 Feb 2021

Brain Freeze

It hurts, but it hurts good. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the cold stimulus headache known to those who enjoy ice cream as the dreaded "brain freeze."

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Sun 07 Feb 2021

Mashies, Niblicks, and More

The game of golf keeps evolving, often due to the materials available to make equipment. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the cheeky terms given to golf clubs, types of sw…

Sat 06 Feb 2021

Xanadu

Despite its star power, the 1980 movie Xanadu was really, really bad. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore why the movie won the first Golden Raspberry Award.

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Fri 05 Feb 2021

The Prime Meridian

Everything has to start some place, so why not Greenwich, England? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how we use longitude and latitude in everyday life.

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Thu 04 Feb 2021

Don Quixote

Cervantes' Don Quixote is not just a book, it's a landmark. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss why this 17th century novel has been so influential and why it's considered on…

Wed 03 Feb 2021

Marian Anderson

Toscanini said she had a voice that came along only once in 100 years. So why would she be denied a stage? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss a monumental moment in American history.

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Tue 02 Feb 2021

The Nebula

What exactly makes up the space between stars? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore nebulae.

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Mon 01 Feb 2021

A History of M&Ms

The little chocolate candies known as M&Ms are enjoyed around the world. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the history of these candies that "melt in your mouth, not in y…

Sun 31 Jan 2021

Tenochtitlán

The history of Tenochtitlán is a fascinating one. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore how the Aztecs built their capital city, and how a Spanish conquistador claimed it.

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Sat 30 Jan 2021

The Rolling Stones Logo

How did the Rolling Stones come up with their famous lips-and-tongue logo? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the story behind the iconic design.

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Fri 29 Jan 2021

Autotrophs

What's an autotroph and why is it living the good life? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the fact that plants can make their own food while humans can't.