Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Field
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Curious teen tackles big questions in info-packed podcast.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
TAI ASKS WHY is an educational podcast that looks to answer big questions like "Where does the internet live?" "Why do people dance?" and "How can we fix climate change?" Through the teenage host's conversations with various experts, kids can learn complex information through a young person's perspective.
Is It Any Good?
The show is an excellent podcast for kids who are interested in learning about the science and reasoning behind things they experience every day. Host of Tai Asks Why, Tai Poole, makes connections to his own life, adding teen humor and relatability. Although the show is targeted at a teen audience, it provides fascinating details about general topics for tweens and adults, too.
Topics like bullying, understanding the teenage brain, and trusting your gut can spark great conversations for educators and parents to have with kids after listening to Tai Asks Why.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the science and research behind the questions in each episode of Tai Asks Why. What can be the impact of internet dead zones in a community?
What question would you want Tai to address in an episode of the podcast?
Why is curiosity a valuable life skill? How has it helped you in your life?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 24, 2019
- Genre : Educational
- Run time : 24 minutes
- Website : https://www.cbc.ca/radio/taiaskswhy
- Host : Tai Poole
- Production Company and Network : CBC Podcasts
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : STEM
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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