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Is That True?

Is That True?

A Kids Co.

A Kids Podcast About Facts. Each week, listeners accompany journalist Arionne Nettles on a fact-checking investigation with experts and enthusiasts. Build information literacy skills and learn a thing or two about how to sniff out the truth along the way!
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Is That True? - Introducing Is That True?
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06/03/21 • 2 min

There are A LOT of facts we learn every day. But those facts lead us to a much bigger question: How do we know what we think is true is actually true?

We go on a fact-checking investigation with journalist Arionne Nettles each week and learn a thing or two about how to sniff out the truth along the way!

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Is That True? - Warning Colors

Warning Colors

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06/23/21 • 12 min

Is it true that monarch butterflies are poisonous? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Dr. Samuel Ramsey (aka Dr. Sammy or Dr. Buggs), an entomologist with the United States Department of Agriculture.

You can learn more about Dr. Sammy by visiting www.drsammy.online.

Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsbookabout.com.

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Is That True? - On The Nose

On The Nose

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06/30/21 • 11 min

Is it true that snails have four noses? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Dr. Jochen Gerber, a malacologist with The Field Museum of Natural History.

Plan your visit to the Field Museum or take a virtual tour by visiting www.fieldmuseum.org.

Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsbookabout.com.

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Is That True? - Share Your Facts for Season Two!
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02/03/22 • 2 min

We want to hear from you! From history to science, art to social justice, and outer space to the food on your plate, what facts do you want to explore together?

Write to us at [email protected] and we’ll tell you how you can submit your fact.

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Is That True? - Do Not Pass Go

Do Not Pass Go

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08/25/21 • 20 min

Is it true the longest Monopoly game ever played was 70 days long? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s guest Brittany Dunn, an adjudicator for Guinness World Records.
Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com.
You can learn more about Guinness World Records by visiting www.guinnessworldrecords.com.

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Is That True? - You’ve Got Snails

You’ve Got Snails

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07/14/21 • 15 min

Is it true that snails have 1,000 teeth and can sleep for 10 years? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Dr. Holford, a scientist studying snail venom.

You can learn more about her research by visiting holfordlab.com.

Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsbookabout.com.

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Is That True? - Dem Bones

Dem Bones

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07/07/21 • 15 min

Is it true that our bones make blood? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Maisha Ferguson, a pathologist’s assistant.

Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsbookabout.com.

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Is That True? - Rollin’ On Red Rivers
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08/18/21 • 15 min

Is it true that Antarctic rivers run red? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s guest Karen Romano Young, kid’s author, illustrator, and traveling science communicator.
Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com.
You can check out the #AntarcticLog comics by visiting antarcticlog.com and check out the comic Karen made for this episode here.

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Is That True? - Farm on Mars

Farm on Mars

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08/11/21 • 14 min

Is it true that potatoes can grow on Mars? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Dr. Voula Saridakis, curator at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com.
You can learn more about the Museum of Science and Industry by visiting msichicago.org.

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Is That True? - 3,000 Years Ago in Olympia
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08/04/21 • 19 min

Is it true that the Olympics add new events all the time? Follow the fact-finding journey with today’s special guest Dr. Katherine Mooney, a professor of history.
Do you have a fact you’d like us to investigate? Write to us at [email protected]. And check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsbookabout.com.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Is That True? have?

Is That True? currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Is That True? cover?

The podcast is about Education For Kids, Facts, Kids & Family, Research, Journalism, Fact, How To, Investigation, Podcasts, Education, Search and Opinion.

What is the most popular episode on Is That True??

The episode title 'Share Your Facts for Season Two!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Is That True??

The average episode length on Is That True? is 13 minutes.

How often are episodes of Is That True? released?

Episodes of Is That True? are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Is That True??

The first episode of Is That True? was released on Jun 3, 2021.

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