# How Do Walkie-Talkies Work? (And Why We Say 'Over') – Radio Waves for Kids

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Podcast: [STEM with Dr. Owl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stem-with-dr-owl-7266345)
Published: 2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover the science of how walkie-talkies use invisible radio waves to send voices through the air without cell towers. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they find out why talking at the same time makes "robot soup" and learn the golden rule of sharing the airwaves. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.C – Information Technologies and Instrumentation

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