But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Every episode starts with real kids' recorded questions, which makes it the best fit for a car full of "but why?" Jane Lindholm and her guests answer whatever comes in, from where pumpkins come from to why we get growing pains, and the answers are patient and plain enough for six-year-olds without talking down to the twelve-year-old in the back. It also goes where other kids' shows do not, taking on questions about death, illness and other hard subjects. Episodes that might be scary or confusing carry a warning at the start, so a quick listen to the opening tells you whether to save it for a ride with a parent free to talk it through. Kids can send their own questions in with a grown-up's help, which is a powerful motivator.