But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Vermont Public
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!
Categories: Kids & Family
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Election Day in the United States is November 5 this year and election officials across the country are already hard at work setting up polling places and processing mail in ballots. Even if you’re not old enough to vote, you can be part of the process. You can watch voting machines be tested, observe the polling places on Election Day, or even watch votes be counted once the polls close. (Sometimes there are livestreams so you can watch from the comfort of your own home!) For this episode on how voting works, But Why stopped by the South Burlington City Hall on the day vote tabulators were being prepared. Plus we meet Vermont’s top election official, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. Have you asked an adult to take you to the polls yet? Download our learning guides: PDF | Transcript
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301 - Why do we like being scared? Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 0h
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290 - Why do wolves howl? Fri, 19 May 2023 - 0h
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289 - Nine questions about nature in cities Fri, 05 May 2023 - 0h
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287 - Why do we donate blood? Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 0h
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281 - Why do bison run fast but walk slowly? Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 0h
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