But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

What are red states and blue states?

<p>What is voting? Why (and how) do people vote? Why can’t kids vote? Why are there red and blue states (not to mention donkeys and elephants representing political parties)? How can someone win the most votes but still lose the presidential election? We’re answering kid questions about elections with Bridgett King, a political scientist at the University of Kentucky. </p><p>Download our learning guides: <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/a6/8c/7953ed9c4dc19d7e3e4ab7523014/butwhy-election-learningguide-2024.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/2c/67/7b83848e4654aff2ffea967f2757/butwhy-redstatebluestate-ep245-transcript.pdf">Transcript</a></p>

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!