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!

 

#291

When was the first World Cup?

Right now, the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup is happening across 16 cities in the United State... more

26 Jun 2026

28 MINS

28:26

26 Jun 2026


#290

How are video games made?

How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented... more

12 Jun 2026

26 MINS

26:44

12 Jun 2026


#289

What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? How does ADHD affect the brain? Why do only some people have it? How can we ... more

29 May 2026

27 MINS

27:18

29 May 2026


#288

What are eels?

What are eels? And why are some eels electric? We head to Poughkeepsie, New York to learn ... more

15 May 2026

23 MINS

23:04

15 May 2026


#287

Why does green mean go and red mean stop?

Why is there traffic? How do traffic lights work? How do they know when to turn red and gr... more

01 May 2026

36 MINS

36:03

01 May 2026


#286

Are Komodo dragons really dragons?

Can’t get enough of lizards? We’re back with a bonus episode answering more of your lizard... more

24 Apr 2026

20 MINS

20:51

24 Apr 2026


#285

How do lizards grow their tails back?

Deep in the basement of the San Diego Natural History Museum, there are thousands of jars ... more

17 Apr 2026

35 MINS

35:23

17 Apr 2026


#284

But Why turns 10!

But Why turns ten years old on April 1, 2026! To celebrate this milestone, we’re listening... more

03 Apr 2026

22 MINS

22:37

03 Apr 2026


#283

What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

In the United States, voters in each state elect a governor every two or four year terms. ... more

20 Mar 2026

26 MINS

26:39

20 Mar 2026


#282

How do we know life is not a dream?

Some questions are so big they’re existential, meaning that they get right to the heart of... more

06 Mar 2026

32 MINS

32:06

06 Mar 2026


#281

How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?

Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Many of you have learned about the meteorite that scient... more

20 Feb 2026

29 MINS

29:36

20 Feb 2026