{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"","type":"text"}]}]}

Why do we lose teeth?

From wigglers to lost teeth traditions, we're looking at all things chompers. Chew on this!


Today we’re looking at a phenomenon that happens to all of us: losing our baby teeth and getting new ones! So how do our teeth grow in and what makes them fall out? Naturally, a group of wandering teeth helps us explain. We'll also find out why we have two sets of teeth in the first place. A chatty tooth travel agent will introduce us to all the different ways to send our baby teeth off in style and we'll play a game that will test your knowledge of animal teeth. Plus, the Moment of Um answers the question "Why do bees make a buzzing sound?"

What causes wildfires?

A fire can be super useful or cozy or even magical. But it can also be dangerous -- and in the case of wildfires, if they burn long and hot enough, they can destroy ecosystems and send lots of harmful smoke into the air. 


A fire can be super useful or cozy or even magical. But it can also be dangerous -- and in the case of wildfires, if they burn long and hot enough, they can destroy ecosystems and send lots of harmful smoke into the air. 

In this episode, we're going to find out why wildfires are getting bigger and why wildfire season is lasting longer now. We'll learn how the tribes who've lived in what is now called Northern California managed the forests and kept fire in check for thousands of years, and how those practices are being used today. 

We'll hear from a friendly house about how to stay safe from smoke inside and find out how firefighters work to contain fires once they've started. 

Plus, our Moment of Um answers the question: Is the name of a letter considered a word?

Million Bazillion answers your questions about money

Today we’re sharing an episode with you from our friends at Million Bazillion, the podcast that answers the questions kids have about money. They help dollars make more sense and they’re back for a whole new season! 


We’ve got an extra special episode for you today from our friends at Million Bazillion, the podcast from Marketplace that answers the questions kids have about money. They help dollars make more sense and they’re back for a whole new season!
 
Today, hosts Jed and Bridget answer a question from two curious listeners who want to know why we pay taxes. In answering the question, they come across the legendary Robin Hood, known for his hatred of taxes. Back in his day, tax-collecting sheriffs forced people to pay money to a king, who decided how those taxes were spent. These days our tax system works a bit differently. We get to vote for people who’ll spend that money on things we care about — like schools and libraries, health care for elderly people, police, parks, sewers and so on. With the help of a rambling troubadour and a tax policy expert, Jed and Bridget teach Robin Hood that the way tax dollars are spent today reflects what we prioritize as a society. Plus, we’ll ask random kids some not-so-random questions.
 
Million Bazillion is a collaboration between Brains On and Marketplace. It’s hosted by Jed Kim and Bridget Bodnar. You can listen to more episodes here, or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
 

Brains On Podcast

Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best.


Smash Boom Best

Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! 


Julie's Library

A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origin of just one thing — like sandwiches, video games, clocks and more — while teaching listeners to think critically about history.


Forever Ago

Other APM Podcasts

Listen to all the episodes in our series on the coronavirus, get resources and more.


Coronavirus Episodes and Resources

Earlier this year, Brains On teamed up with the Science Museum of Minnesota, with funding from the National Science Foundation, to launch a study on how shows like ours can provide families with science-based information to help ease children’s worries during a pandemic.


Scrapbook to remember what it's like right now

Brains On Coronavirus Research!

Brains On teamed up with the Science Museum of Minnesota, with funding from the National Science Foundation, to launch a groundbreaking study looking at how families use podcasts.


PHASE 1: Analysis of Secondary Data (Click Here)

PHASE 2: Listener Survey (Click Here)

PHASE 3: Family Interviews (Click Here)

Brains On Research!

Brains On is an award-winning science podcast for kids from American Public Media.  Each week, joined by a different kid co-host, we ask fascinating questions about science and go wherever the answers take us.  Sometimes this means hearing skits about sound waves, songs about slime or interviews with astronauts.


Introducing Debate with Smash Boom Best

Brains On Curiosity Kit Books

Brains On Curiosity Kit Animal Farts

Brains On Curiosity Kit Colds

Brains On Curiosity Kit Deep Sea vs Outer Space

Brains On Curiosity Kit Slime

Resources for Educators

Going on a trip and need to keep the fun going over the long weekend? Here's a list of interactive podcast episodes filled with songs and audio games that will keep you laughing, clapping, and playing until you reach your destination.


Listen On: Fun! Fun! Fun!

Gearing up for a long trip and want to keep the gross out fun going? Check out our handy podcast playlist, featuring episodes of shows that answer questions like: Where does your poop go? What do you think a pig fart sounds like? And just how much did dinosaurs fart, poop, and pee?


Listen On: Gross Out

Going on a long trip and looking for some podcasts to go with the latest Brains On! water show? We've got a fun podcast playlist filled with audio goodies by Tumble, Ear Snacks, and more.


Listen On: Water

Hitting the road this weekend to do a little exploring? Go on a little audio adventure as you prep for your journey with our podcast playlist. You'll learn about Australia's youngest female pilot, discover underground cities in Canada, and so much more.


Listen On: Exploration and Adventure!

Switch up your audio queue with this playlist of podcasts all about music. You’ll learn what it’s like to be a conductor, who was the first music superstar, and so much more.


Listen On: All About Music

Headed out on a summer road trip? Keep the kids happy in the backseat with this podcast playlist. It will take you on an aural adventure around the cosmos.  


Listen On: Out of This World!

Going on a road trip? Keep the fun going with this playlist of podcast episodes all about books (plus a few bonus videos, too). 


Listen On: Book Extravaganza!

Here's something a little new! We're working on a few podcast playlists for the summer to keep the fun and learning going when you're on the road. (By: Rion Nakaya of The Kid Should See This)


Resources