But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

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293 episodes
Updated July 24

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Jan 5, 2018 · 14 min
Are There Underground Cities?
In this episode, we answer a question from 5-year-old Wyatt in Los Angeles and learn about ancient underground cities in Turkey.
Dec 22, 2017 · 20 min
Why Do Snowboards Look Like Skateboards?
We're marking the winter solstice with an episode all about snow! Why do snowboards look like skateboards? We get an answer from Burton Snowboards. How is snow made? Why is snow white?
Dec 8, 2017 · 23 min
Why Is Money So Important?
In this episode of But Why we visit a credit union to learn what money is all about and Slate Money hosts Felix Salmon, Anna Szymanski and Jordan Weissman answer questions.
Nov 22, 2017 · 20 min
What Is The Biggest Number?
What's the biggest number? Who was the first mathematician? Why is seven a lucky number? Why is fifth grade math so hard? We're tackling something new: questions about math!
Nov 10, 2017 · 20 min
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Why do we have daylight saving time? And why are days longer in summer and shorter in winter? Daylight saving time is really just a trick.
Oct 27, 2017 · 22 min
Looking For More Kids Podcasts? We've Got You Covered
On this special episode of But Why, we're going to introduce you to some of our kids podcast classmates.
Oct 27, 2017 · 13 min
Why Do Leaves Change Color In The Fall?
Why do leaves change color in the fall? Why are leaves green? Why don't leaves turn all of the colors of the rainbow? In this episode of But Why, we're talking about fall leaves, and how trees go…
Oct 13, 2017 · 23 min
Why Do People Die? Questions About Death
This episode of But Why is a serious one. We're talking about death. Why do people die when they get too old? What happens to people when they die? What does it feel like when you're dead? Our guide…
Sep 29, 2017 · 16 min
Is It Ever OK To Break A Rule?
Is it OK to do something that you were told not to do and then never tell anybody? We tackle that question from 10-year-old Finn from Seattle.
Sep 15, 2017 · 20 min
How Do Hurricanes Form?
In the last couple of weeks, two big hurricanes have hit parts of the United States and Caribbean islands.
Sep 1, 2017 · 27 min
How Is Glass Made?
How is glass made? Why does glass break? Why do bubbles pop? What's it like inside a bubble? We make everything clear in this episode!
Aug 18, 2017 · 36 min
How Do Bees Make Honey And Why Do They Sting?
Why do bees pollinate? How do bees make honey? Why do bees have stingers? Why do bees die when they sting you? What's the difference between a bee and a wasp?
Aug 4, 2017 · 26 min
Why Are There So Many Different Languages?
In this episode, we're answering some of our frequently asked questions, the questions we hear a lot from all of you: why are there so many different languages? Why do we get hiccups?
Jul 21, 2017 · 19 min
Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?
We're answering ten questions as quickly as we can in this episode of But Why. Why do onions make you cry? How do hummingbirds hum? Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
Jul 7, 2017 · 17 min
How Do You Make Bread?
How is bread made? Who made the first cake? Why shouldn't you touch raw eggs? On this episode of But Why, we're talking about baking.
Jun 23, 2017 · 34 min
Why Are Moths Attracted To Light?
In this episode we're celebrating the official return of summer to the northern hemisphere by answering some summertime questions!
Jun 9, 2017 · 23 min
How Are Babies Made?
How are babies made? We speak with Cory Silverberg, author of What Makes A Baby, for answers to questions about how we all come into the world.
May 26, 2017 · 1 min
Podcast Extra: Do Dogs Get Strep Throat?
We recently did an episode all about dogs. But after that came out, Nash, from Fort Dodge, IA, sent us a question wondering if dogs ever get strep throat.
May 26, 2017 · 21 min
Why Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch?
This episode may not be suitable for our youngest listeners or for particularly sensitive kids. We're discussing animal ethics with author Hal Herzog.
May 12, 2017 · 20 min
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?
Why do dogs have whiskers? Why are dogs' eyesight black and white? Why do dogs have so many babies? Why do dogs have tails and we don't?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Are There Underground Cities?

Why Do Snowboards Look Like Skateboards?

Why Is Money So Important?

What Is The Biggest Number?

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?

Looking For More Kids Podcasts? We've Got You Covered

Why Do Leaves Change Color In The Fall?

Why Do People Die? Questions About Death

Is It Ever OK To Break A Rule?

How Do Hurricanes Form?

How Is Glass Made?

How Do Bees Make Honey And Why Do They Sting?

Why Are There So Many Different Languages?

Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?

How Do You Make Bread?

Why Are Moths Attracted To Light?

How Are Babies Made?

Podcast Extra: Do Dogs Get Strep Throat?

Why Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch?

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?