But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

A podcast by Vermont Public Radio - Fridays

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226 Episodes

  1. Why do wolves howl?

    Published: 5/19/2023
  2. Nine questions about nature in cities

    Published: 5/5/2023
  3. Why aren’t babies just little adults?

    Published: 4/21/2023
  4. Why do we donate blood?

    Published: 4/7/2023
  5. Why do we have blood and what does it do?

    Published: 3/24/2023
  6. How do water slides work?

    Published: 3/10/2023
  7. Carrots give you night vision! And other things adults say

    Published: 2/24/2023
  8. Don’t swallow gum! And other things parents say

    Published: 2/10/2023
  9. How do axolotls regrow parts of their bodies–including their brains?

    Published: 1/27/2023
  10. Why do bison run fast but walk slowly?

    Published: 1/13/2023
  11. Jane and Melody’s favorite 2022 episodes

    Published: 12/30/2022
  12. How do boats float?

    Published: 12/16/2022
  13. Why do armadillos have shells? Why are sloths slow?

    Published: 12/2/2022
  14. Who invented emoji?

    Published: 11/18/2022
  15. How did dinosaurs leave tracks?

    Published: 11/4/2022
  16. How is cheese made?

    Published: 10/21/2022
  17. How do bees make honey and why do they sting?

    Published: 10/7/2022
  18. Why do sharks have so many teeth?

    Published: 9/23/2022
  19. How do popcorn kernels pop?

    Published: 9/9/2022
  20. How do snakes slither?

    Published: 8/26/2022

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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 [email protected]!