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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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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Who decides what robots look like?

Dec 13, 2024
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Why can’t animals talk to us?

Nov 29, 2024
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How does food turn into poop?

Nov 15, 2024
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Why do we have anxiety?

Nov 1, 2024
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How do we vote?

Oct 18, 2024
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What are red states and blue states?

Oct 4, 2024
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Introducing ChopChop: Let's Get Corny!

Sep 20, 2024
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How do broken bones heal?

Sep 6, 2024
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How do wind turbines work?

Aug 23, 2024
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Do earthworms have eyes?

Aug 9, 2024