Consider Our Knowledge

This week we're considering the end of the political road for some of the Tea Party Republicans that came into office in 2010. We're also considering a look at how an episode of Consider Our Knowledge is made as we celebrate our 150th show.

This week we're considering the impact Bernie Sanders is having on the 2016 Presidential Campaign. We'll also consider how the NRA is updating classic fairy tales to include guns in our Book Look series.

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look behind the scenes of our show. Consider this extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.

This week we're considering an innovative performance artist whose work is inspired by the 2016 Presidential Campaign. We're also considering an in-depth preview of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Rick Van Patten and Cecil the Pontificator from ESPN's Sports Yell.

This week we're considering the psychology of voters on both sides as part of our 2016 Consider the Vote coverage. We'll also consider some listener questions in a special Ask Alex edition of our Consider Your Health series.

This week we're considering a wrap up of Super Tuesday, with an exclusive interview with Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. We'll also consider Broadway's smash hit musical, Hamilton with its creator and star, Lin Manuel Miranda.

This week we're considering how the 2016 presidential candidates are preparing for Super Tuesday, and who's looking to turn losses into wins on the GOP side. We'll also consider Sunday's 88th annual Academy Awards with an in-depth preview of Oscar night.

This week we're considering the battle over the vacant Supreme Court seat left by the sudden death of longtime justice, Antonin Scalia. We're also considering an interview with NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly who is just about to complete his year-long mission in space.

This week we're considering the bold diversity makeover Mattel has given to both its Barbie and Ken dolls. We're also considering how the countries affected by the Zika virus can fight the dangerous disease in our Consider Your Health series.

This week we're considering the possible discovery of a massive new planet at the far reaches of our solar system. We'll also consider a comprehensive preview of Super Bowl 50 with Rick Van Patten and Cecil the Pontificator from ESPN's Sports Yell.