The Quiz

#907 – Galaxy Song: State Capitals & Cosmic Neighborhoods

The Quiz

Show Notes

In today’s episode of The Quiz, we’re testing your knowledge on everything from state capitals to historic cabinet appointments. Can you answer these?

Cosmic Neighborhoods: Our solar system resides in a massive spiral collection of stars and interstellar dust. Can you identify the name of our home galaxy?

Presidential Budgets: Balancing the national budget is no easy task, but one modern American chief executive oversaw the country's most recent federal budget surplus. Do you know which U.S. President achieved this financial milestone?

Cabinet Trailblazers: In 1953, a new executive department was established, leading to a historic appointment for women in American government. Do you know who served as its inaugural Secretary?

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