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Hosted by Jenni Fink, an author and senior editor at Newsweek, I'll Tell You Why, is a podcast where we uncover the truth - and sometimes rumors - about how some of the biggest trends, traditions and ... more
FAQs about I'll Tell You Why:How many episodes does I'll Tell You Why have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
October 09, 2025Why Do We Have Macaroni and Cheese? Thank an American PresidentMacaroni and cheese is an American staple and without the American revolution we may have never gotten this culinary staple. ...more16minPlay
September 04, 2025Why Do We Have K9 Corps? How Americans Donated Dogs to the MilitaryThe military's K9 Corps needed recruits to get started and it began with people giving up their pets....more15minPlay
August 21, 2025Why Do We Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?Eating three meals a day isn't rooted in health or human needs. It's rooted in the industrial revolution, a moral conundrum and the British Navy....more12minPlay
August 07, 2025Why Do We Have Summer Off From School?Kids didn't always have summer vacation and we have some of America's most iconic families to thank for why schools are out for summer....more11minPlay
July 24, 2025Why Is Coffee Called a "Cup of Joe?" A Military Legend ExplainedThere are 3 main stories as to why coffee is called a "cup of Joe" and one involves a very annoyed boss. ...more11minPlay
July 10, 2025Was A1 Steak Sauce Created During the Civil War?A1 Steak Sauce was created for a king, but the bottle says it was made smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. This is the story of a royal recipe and a business opportunity one man couldn't resist. ...more12minPlay
June 26, 2025How Did a Pet Baboon Fight in World War I? The Story of Corporal JackieWhen Albert Marr enlisted in the military, he asked to bring his pet baboon with him. This is the story of a great war, fierce bravery and an unlikely friendship. ...more12minPlay
June 19, 2025Why Do We Tip in the U.S.? The Dark Origin StoryTipping is more common in the U.S. than in Europe which is weird since Europeans actually gave Americans the idea. This is the story of aristocracy, slavery and the potential for economic upheaval. ...more14minPlay
June 05, 2025Who Invented the Drive Thru? And It's Not McDonald'sMcDonald's may reign supreme for fast food, but the franchise was actually really late to the drive thru game. This is the story of efficiency, military rules and revolutionizing how people eat. ...more13minPlay
May 29, 2025How Did "Jersey Shore" Get Started? It Was Almost a Guido Competition Show"Jersey Shore" is celebrating its 15th anniversary and the show did something few others have been able to. But, it almost was a show about people competing to be the ultimate Guido. ...more20minPlay
FAQs about I'll Tell You Why:How many episodes does I'll Tell You Why have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.