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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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The Music of Disney

The Music of Disney

From "When You Wish Upon a Star" to "Hakuna Matata," the music from Disney movies can be unforgettable. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the great songwriters whose creations have ench…
Wed 06 Jan 2021
Soccer (Or Football)

Soccer (Or Football)

In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the game of soccer (or football, depending on where you are in the world) and one of its famous commentators, Andrés Cantor.

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Tue 05 Jan 2021
Hurricanes

Hurricanes

Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss those enormous violent storms known as hurricanes.

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00:03:40  |   Mon 04 Jan 2021
Macbeth

Macbeth

Why is Shakespeare's Macbeth known backstage as "the Scottish play," or the play that shall not be named? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the superstitions surrounding Macbeth, as wel…
Sun 03 Jan 2021
The Red Panda

The Red Panda

What looks more like a raccoon than a giant panda, despite its name? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into everything you'd want to know about the red panda.

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Sat 02 Jan 2021
New Year's Eve in Spain

New Year's Eve in Spain

In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how our friends in Spain celebrate New Year's Eve.

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Fri 01 Jan 2021
Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

The music and storytelling of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf has remained popular around the world for nearly a century. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on an audio tour of thi…
Thu 31 Dec 2020
Ostracophoria

Ostracophoria

Did you know ancient Greeks could vote for someone to leave their community? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss what it meant to be ostracized in ancient Greece.

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Wed 30 Dec 2020
The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument

How did Pierre L'Enfant, Eliza Hamilton, and the American Civil War factor into the construction of the Washington Monument? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they look into the history…
Tue 29 Dec 2020
Houses of Hogwarts

Houses of Hogwarts

What's a Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Gryffindor, and Hufflepuff? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the different houses of Hogwarts -- and their corresponding personalities -- as described in…
Mon 28 Dec 2020
The Island of Capri

The Island of Capri

Why is the island of Capri considered "a world apart?" In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey to one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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Sun 27 Dec 2020
A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Why was author Charles Dickens known as "The Father of Christmas?" In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the impact Dickens has had on Christmas traditions over the past 150+ years.

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Sat 26 Dec 2020
Rudolph and His Reindeer Friends

Rudolph and His Reindeer Friends

Rudolph might be the most famous, but Santa has other flying chauffeurs as well. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the history of Rudy's friends and their names.

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Fri 25 Dec 2020
The Richter Scale and More

The Richter Scale and More

How exactly are earthquakes measured? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the various scales used by seismologists.

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Thu 24 Dec 2020
Confucius

Confucius

"The man who says he can and the man who says he can't are both correct." Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the teachings of Confucius, who for millennia has inspired leade…
Wed 23 Dec 2020
The Caesar Salad

The Caesar Salad

Did you know the Caesar Salad has roots in Mexico, the United States, and Italy? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore the history of this delicious dish.

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Tue 22 Dec 2020
Ghana

Ghana

Why is the capital of Ghana experiencing a population boom? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of Accra, why the city is important to so many people around the world, and, of…
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Tennis Champions

Tennis Champions

How exactly does one become the Grand Slam Champion of tennis? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika serve some history of what it takes to win.

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Sun 20 Dec 2020
Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Did you know that amidst his political journey, Winston Churchill had a distinguished writing career? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Churchill's expansive list of writings, including…
Sat 19 Dec 2020
A History of Molasses

A History of Molasses

There's a good deal of bitterness behind the sweetness of molasses. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as the explore the history of molasses and how it was a crucial part of the trans-Atla…
Fri 18 Dec 2020
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