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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 24, 2021
Those Nike shoes aren't just shoes. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of Air Jordans and their wide-reaching impact.
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May 23, 2021
"Call me Ishamel." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through the reasons why Herman Melville's book Moby Dick has stood the test of time.
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May 22, 2021
No, we're not talking about the insect cicada. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the "master clock" of humans.
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