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But Why Podcast

@ButWhyKids

But Why is a podcast for curious kids, made by @janelindholm and @MelodyBodette, produced at @vermontpublic. Kids ask the questions; we find the answers!

 Vermont, USA
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Joined August 2016
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I’ve reported on tariffs and taxes for years… but I’ve never been asked: What are taxes? 😳 this was just one of the great questions I got from the wonderful podcast @ButWhyKids and the amazing host @JaneLindholm vermontpublic.org/podcast/bu…
What are taxes and tariffs?

What are taxes and tariffs?

No matter how old you are, you’re part of the economy, but it can be tricky to understand what the economy actually is. Plus, what are taxes? What’s inflation? What are tariffs and why have they been...

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Kourosh Ziabari@KZiabari21 Jan 2025
I just learned about @ButWhyKids, an engaging #science podcast for children produced by @vermontpublic. Termeh is already a fan, and I encourage parents to start tuning in. To be honest, I am also listening (bilingualism episode now), and it's excellent! open.spotify.com/show/1Lb6Ay…
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Podcast · 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...

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DC Trike Mom@DCTrikeMom22 Oct 2024
One day you're innocently allowing your child to listen to @ButWhyKids and the next thing you know...
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What is the oldest Olympic record that still stands? --- The result of a @ButWhyKids episode we were listening to led us to go on to discover this today.
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@ButWhyKids Just listened to the "HAPPY" episode and heard our kiddo featured! Thanks for doing that, Jane and team!
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The Dance Edit@dance_edit11 Apr 2024
Catch @DTHballet on the air: Dancers Lindsey Donnell and Derek Brockington talk about the history of ballet on the kids podcast @ButWhyKids. @WBAI vermontpublic.org/podcast/bu… #butwhy #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet
Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

Why do people dance? Where did ballet come from? How do you make pointe shoes for ballet? How does practice make you better at things? But Why visited Dance Theatre of Harlem to get answers to these...

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We made a @Podchaser playlist in prep for Monday's Eclipse entitled "YOUR GUIDE TO THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE" featuring: @reachthepodcast, @TumbleCast, @Brains_On, @ButWhyKids, @sleeptightscify, @NASA's Curious Universe & @wowintheworld. @kids_listen podchaser.com/lists/your-gui…
Your Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse, an episode list curated by nated on Podchaser

Your Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse, an episode list curated by nated on Podchaser

An episode list curated by nated. On April 8, 2024 we will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. What exactly is an eclipse? Who can see it? How can you safely view? You've got questions, these podcasts...

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Jane Lindholm@JaneLindholm9 Nov 2023
Glad I got to meet the @smithsonianzoo pandas before they left. It was fun to see how they’re cared for and to see them up close. If your kids want to learn more about their lives in the US, we have a @butwhy_kids episode at butwhykids.org! #panda #pandadiplomacy #zoo
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Vermont Public@vermontpublic31 Oct 2023
Is your kid a @butwhykids superfan? You can now support the show & get lots of cool perks by joining the newly launched But Why Fan Club. Get monthly activity newsletters, discounted merch, access to virtual meet and greet events, and more! Check it out: ow.ly/rLI050Q2O2S
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Celeste Kidd@celestekidd27 Apr 2023
Answering kids' questions about the evolution of human intelligence on my favorite podcast for kids "But Why?" Thank you for having me, @ButWhyKids. vermontpublic.org/podcast/bu…
Why aren’t babies just little adults?

Why aren’t babies just little adults?

Why are babies small and grownups big? Why are babies so helpless, instead of little versions of adults? Do babies know they're babies? How do babies grow? How do babies learn to talk?Kids have been...

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Anna Byler@BylerHasClass13 Apr 2023
Sharpening our listening comprehension skills by listening to a @ButWhyKids podcast. @DiemerEagles
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Do you listen to @ButWhyKids and @ComeCircleRound? Did you know they have books too?! Just like us, they have turned all the things you love about their podcasts into books! Head over to Instagram for your chance to win this exciting podcast book bundle! instagram.com/p/CqZGistBR8S/
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But Why Podcast@ButWhyKids12 Mar 2023
Put this episode on for your kids when you need just a little extra time with your coffee tomorrow morning. vermontpublic.org/programs/2…
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Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin joins @ButWhyKids to talk about common food myths. Listen here! mayocl.in/3Tecnc8 @namd4kids @MayoClinic #NutritionMonth
Carrots give you night vision! And other things adults say

Carrots give you night vision! And other things adults say

In this episode: part two of parentisms- you know, the things adults like to say that may or may not be true. So many of these sayings have to do with food: Eating carrots will improve your vision....

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Pediatrician Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin @namd4kids joined @ButWhyKids to talk about conventional wisdom, parenting myths, and downright folksy falsehoods adults pass down to kids. Listen here! 👉bit.ly/3xo2aj9 @vermontpublic @NPR @MayoClinic
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SoundCarrot@itsSoundCarrot13 Feb 2023
Congratulations to @ButWhyKids on their 200th episode! soundcarrot.com/shows/but-wh…
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Mis favoritos son: @radioambulante @elhilopodcast @DianaUribefm @ButWhyKids @IndomablesP y uno que se llama #ComeFollowUp que es cristiano.
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Danielle@danib800013 Jan 2023
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@ButWhyKids is great and I love it even as an adult @MaintenancePod is also really really good
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Vermont Public@vermontpublic30 Dec 2022
We also made several videos this year for @ButWhyKids! In this video, we answer a question from Addie: Are llamas ticklish? Well, there's only one way to find out. youtube.com/watch?v=HOMaVH9Y…
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Vermont Public@vermontpublic23 Dec 2022
Staff picks: Vermont Public's favorite stories from 2022 dlvr.it/SfrcWD @butwhykids
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