Question of the Day

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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

The Phone Book

June 19, 2024 • 3 mins

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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Paul Bunyan

June 12, 2024 • 3 mins

The "tall tales" of yore about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane, and others tell fascinating stories about America. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the realm of Paul Bunyan and what Babe the Blue Ox had to do with the Grand Canyon, Minnesota's lakes, and the Missouri River.

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Davy Crockett

June 7, 2024 • 4 mins

A pop culture phenomenon in the 1950s and also during his lifetime 150 years earlier, Davy Crockett is a true American legend. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the life and stories of "The King of Wild Frontier."

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Gavrilo Princip and the First World War

March 31, 2022 • 3 mins

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is considered to be the event that sparked World War I. But how much is known about the man who shot him? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive in deeper about how the war began and what happened to the Archduke's assassin, Gavrilo Princip.

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Schindler's List

June 15, 2021

It's hard to think of a Hollywood movie that has had a larger social impact than Schindler's List. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss Steven Spielberg's award-winning 1993 film.

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J. R. R. Tolkien

June 12, 2021

How did the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings become such an influential writer? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss J. R. R. Tolkien and his upbringing.

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Costa Rica

June 10, 2021

Join Murray and Tamika for today's journey to Costa Rica! We'll learn about the Central American country's architecture, geographical features, and, of course, food.

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The Shining

June 7, 2021

"Here's Johnny!" Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore Stanley Kubrick's movie The Shining.

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Email

June 6, 2021

You probably use it everyday, but how much do you know about the history of email? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through how electronic mail became so popular.

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The Olympic Flag

June 5, 2021

The logo on Olympic flag is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the story behind the five Olympic rings.

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Santiago

June 4, 2021

Today we have a special guest! Dan Sheehy, Interim Director of the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, joins Murray and Tamika to discuss Santiago, Chile, where he used to live.

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The Reuben Sandwich

June 3, 2021

Get ready to get hungry! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history behind that delicious sandwich known as the Reuben.

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The Reuben Sandwich

June 3, 2021

Get ready to get hungry! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history behind that delicious sandwich known as the Reuben.

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Aesop's Fables

June 2, 2021

We love revisiting Aesop's Fables. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the Crow and the Pitcher and the moral(s) of the story.

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Tanzania

May 31, 2021

For today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika are our tour guides to the East African country of Tanzania, home to Mount Kilimanjaro and some of the world's most fascinating wildlife.

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Rocky

May 30, 2021

What's the story behind the Rocky movies? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's story about Rocky Balboa.

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Paulo Coelho

May 28, 2021

The Alchemist is one of those books that you want to read more than once. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the writing of influential Brazilian author Paulo Coelho.

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Volcanos

May 27, 2021

We know volcanos can be destructive, but do you know the story about Mount Tambora? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.

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Suriname

May 26, 2021

Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to the South American country of Suriname.

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Richard Attenborough

May 25, 2021

He's best known to younger audiences as playing the owner of Jurassic Park, but Richard Attenborough gave us so much more. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the actor and director's illustrious career.

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