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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 interestin

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Who makes the laws? That's what 5-year-old Paxton from Kelowna, British Columbia wants to k

Why do we laugh? Why do you feel ticklish when someone tickles you? Why can't you tickle yo

In this episode of But Why, we're answering your questions about...us! Why do you make But

Why is there a big patch of garbage in the Pacific Ocean? Four-year-old Leon has heard of t

We're exploring two different animals in today's episode. One has a long neck and the other

How was time created? How did one minute become 60 seconds and one hour became 60 minutes?

Why does the moon change shape? How much does the moon weigh? What color is the moon? Why d

What is it like to be an adult? It's a big question from a young mind! We invited adults wh

How does your body make poop? How many germs are in an ounce of poop? Why do people fart an

This week, instead of a normal episode, we're bringing you an episode from one of our podca

Why don't spiders stick to their own webs? How do spiders walk up walls and on ceilings wit

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Who created this holiday? Where do pumpkins come from and wh

In today's episode we're not answering any questions. Instead, we're going to talk with 11-

A cancer diagnosis can be scary, and for kids it can be bewildering. We've gotten some ques

We'll learn about the kinds of animals that live in urban environments and the challenges t

We visit Fireman's Hall Museum in Philadelphia and get answers to a dozen questions about f

In this episode of But Why, we hear music from Music for Sprouts' Mr. Chris, Drummer Seny D

Why do turtles need shells? Why do turtles move so slowly? Why do frogs hop? Why are frogs

But Why explores the Big Bang, earth, stars and black holes in this call-in episode that ai

In this episode we want to introduce you to another show made at VPR that we think you're r