But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids podcast

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!

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!

 

#263

Who created math problems?

Who created math problems? Why does one plus one equal 2 and not 11? Why do numbers go on ... more

22 hrs Ago

29 MINS

29:10

22 hrs Ago


#262

Why do some people like spicy food?

Ever wondered why some spices burn your throat while others tickle your nose? Or why some ... more

27 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:28

27 Jun 2025


#261

Why do we need to use sunscreen?

It’s summer and that means slathering yourself with sunblock before you’re allowed to go r... more

13 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:15

13 Jun 2025


#260

Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?

How did horseshoe crabs get their names? Are they even crabs? And did they really exist be... more

30 May 2025

34 MINS

34:11

30 May 2025


#259

Who invented emoji?

Emoji are those little images you can send in text messages to friends and family. Nine-ye... more

16 May 2025

21 MINS

21:14

16 May 2025


#258

Why do walruses look so weird?

Why do walrus look the way they do? Why do they have such long tusks? Do they have other t... more

09 May 2025

10 MINS

10:51

09 May 2025


#257

What’s a seal? What’s a sea lion?

What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Do seals bark? Are they gray? Do harbor... more

02 May 2025

28 MINS

28:44

02 May 2025


#256

Do atoms never touch?

What are atoms made of? Why is everything made of atoms? Why are atoms so small? How many ... more

18 Apr 2025

28 MINS

28:43

18 Apr 2025


#255

How are records made?

How are records made? How does a record player make sound? Why are we still listening to a... more

04 Apr 2025

23 MINS

23:58

04 Apr 2025


#254

Who invented tacos?

Do you love tacos? Then you’re not alone! Tacos originated in Mexico but they’re popular w... more

21 Mar 2025

25 MINS

25:39

21 Mar 2025


#253

What are taxes and tariffs?

No matter how old you are, you’re part of the economy, but it can be tricky to understand ... more

07 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:51

07 Mar 2025


#252

Are tapeworms sticky?

Fleas, lice, tapeworms and ticks - these are all examples of parasites, living organisms t... more

21 Feb 2025

34 MINS

34:15

21 Feb 2025


#251

Why do trains run on tracks?

How do trains work? We went to Union Station in Washington, DC to answer a whole wagonload... more

07 Feb 2025

20 MINS

20:59

07 Feb 2025


#250

How do you whistle?

How do people whistle? How does whistling make a sound? Why does your tongue change a whis... more

24 Jan 2025

27 MINS

27:32

24 Jan 2025


#249

Are wild cats afraid of water?

Are all cats afraid of water? Do wild cats bury their poop? How are the cats that live in ... more

10 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:58

10 Jan 2025


#248

What would your superpower be?

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpower to be–and what would you ... more

27 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:09

27 Dec 2024


#247

Who decides what robots look like?

Who decides what robots look like? How do robots work and move? How are they controlled? A... more

13 Dec 2024

25 MINS

25:47

13 Dec 2024


#246

Why can’t animals talk to us?

Why can’t animals talk to us? Are humans the only animals that can talk? Can different spe... more

29 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:33

29 Nov 2024


#245

How does food turn into poop?

Why do we have to poop? Why does fiber make you poop? Why is poop brown? Why does it smell... more

15 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:39

15 Nov 2024


#244

Why do we have anxiety?

Why do we worry and how can we deal with it? Why do we get anxious? Where does anxiety com... more

01 Nov 2024

21 MINS

21:07

01 Nov 2024


#243

How do we vote?

Election Day in the United States is November 5 this year and election officials across th... more

18 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:13

18 Oct 2024


#242

What are red states and blue states?

What is voting? Why (and how) do people vote? Why can’t kids vote? Why are there red and b... more

04 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:29

04 Oct 2024


#241

Introducing ChopChop: Let's Get Corny!

A new food-focused kids podcast is here. It’s called ChopChop and it’s part of a non-profi... more

20 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:03

20 Sep 2024