Every four years, here in the US, voters go to the polls to select who they want to be president. But what if we told you that when you voted, you were not voting for the presidential candidate but an often unknown elector who will vote for you...

The Girl Scouts were founded on March 12, 1912. Join Amber and Kendra as they explore how this group is still impacting and empowering girls nationwide 98 years later. 

Ever wonder why we fall back and spring forward each year? This week Amber and Kendra explore how everything you've been taught about Daylight Saving Time is probably wrong and how such a seemingly innocent thing might be bad for your health.

Bird poop! Yup. That's what Kendra and Amber are getting into for this week's episode! It's more than just a pile of BS - U.S. President Millard Fillmore even mentioned in his 1850 State of the Union address. Join us t...

Helium has more uses than just blowing up party balloons and making our voices sound funny! In fact, helium can take research to new heights! Everything from medical purposes such as MRI machines, helping scuba divers, aeronautics, and even wel...

2020 is a leap year which means that we get one extra day. But why does that extra day exist and does an extra day really make that much of a difference? Join Amber and Kendra this week as they explore these questions and more. 

Camouflage in space!? That's just one of the many questions that are in the mix for the new creation of the Space Force! Why do we need a Space Force? Are we going to war with illegal aliens? Join Amber and Kendra in t...

What is the difference between a state park and a national park? What value do national parks bring to society? Are national parks accessible to everyone? Join Amber and Kendra to answer those questions and more! For m...

It's a dolphin! It's a shark! It's a mermaid? Join Kendra, Amber, and our guest, Kat Montgomery, this week as we explore the creature that was once confused with mermaids.... the Manatee! 

This week we are exploring the census. For the United States in particular, the census was written into the U.S. Constitution even before your right to free speech! Join Kendra and Amber are we explore how the census is used, how i...

On December 20, 1957, Elvis was drafted into the Army, so to celebrate Amber and Kendra are exploring the impacts of the military draft. They explore its history, as well as its future. Is the draft still needed and if so, should women be a par...

Did you know there is potential that storytelling is why humans survived evolution and why the Neanderthals did not!? Learn more in this episode about storytelling! In this episode we will explore storytelling in personal narrative...

John Thompson spent 18 years in prison, 14 of those years on death row. He was scheduled for his 8th execution date, all his appeals had been exhausted when new evidence was found. Join Amber and Kendra as they tell Thompson's story and the rol...

Did you know maps shape our entire understanding of the world? Maps are some of the most trusted pieces of information we have and every map (on a flat surface) is inherently flawed! Join Amber and Kendra as they explore maps and h...

This week Sesame Street is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Join Amber and Kendra as they discuss the impact that Sesame Street has had during those 50 years and how the show was often ahead of its time. Find us on:Facebook: W...

This week were celebrating Amber's birthday by exploring WATER! -- Specifically water privatization! Join Amber and Kendra as we explore why privatization might be a good thing - but also may not be! In honor of Amber's birthday...

This week we explore the opioid epidemic and one of the tools used to fight it, Naloxone. Listen as Amber and Kendra discuss how opioids affect the brain, how to save lives, and how to help end the stigma around opioid addiction. You ca...

Join Kendra and Amber this week as we explore why asylum matters! Asylum has been around for centuries, and has a heavy presence in religions around the world and throughout time. Learn about famous asylum seekers and ...

This week join Kendra and Amber as we explore why teacher pay matters! In this episode we are looking into how teachers get paid internationally and between state to state. What does teacher pay look like and how does that play int...

In this episode, join Kendra and Amber exploring how the OJ Simpson trial changed the future of DNA evidence and so much more! Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

Join Amber and Kendra this week as we explore why wildfires matter! In this episode you will learn about wildfires and the impact on the environment - both good AND bad, in addition to how wildfires are tracked and even some of the contributing...

This week we're exploring Golden Girls after the 34th anniversary of first airing on television. Join Amber and Kendra as we explore how Golden Girls addressed social stigmas such as aging, aids, LGBT issues, and more! 

In this episode Amber and Kendra explore the most annoying and deadliest creature on the planet! .... MOSQUITOS!In this episode you will learn about mosquitos - how they are deadlier than sharks, the history of mosquitos and even fun ti...

 In this episode of Why (blank) Matters Amber and Kendra explore why insulin matters. You will hear from Kendra's brother, Zachery Clark, a type 1 diabetic. You will learn the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 and learn about ...

This week join Amber and Kendra as they explore the effects of the 18th Amendment after it was put into action and how it was repealed by the 21st Amendment. In this episode you will hear about some of the key players, such as the ...