This week we're considering the way in which the 2016 presidential candidates are wooing or offending minority voters as a part of our Consider the Vote coverage. We'll also consider the life and legacy of the legendary performer, Jiminy Cricket.

This week we're considering a collection of our favorite segments from the first half of 2015. Please enjoy this fabulous clip show from the best looking news team in public radio.

This week we're considering the 25th anniversary of U.S. military involvement in Iraq. We'll also consider the musical stylings of little-known composer Klaus Moops in our music series, Consider the Sound.

This week we're considering the witch hunt that has Rep. Trey Gowdy and the Benghazi committee calling for Hillary Clinton to testify again. We'll also consider a summertime sports roundup with Rick Van Patten and Cecil the Pontificator from ESPN's Sports Yell.

This week we're considering the inflammatory campaign tactics of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. We'll also consider the increased danger of being struck by lightning with Alex Truman in our Consider Your Health series.

This week we're considering some changes to the COK News Team as we cover a variety of the week's top stories. We'll also consider Lynne Ruffle's summertime reading list, and a review of Harper Lee's sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird in our Book Look segment.

This week we're considering the reasons for the uptick in shark attacks on the Carolina coast this summer. We'll also consider some summertime slang with Leslie and Constance Kincaid in our series, Consider the Source.

This week we're considering the Supreme Court's landmark decision which legalized same sex marriage in all 50 states. We'll also consider an interview with 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, as a part of our election coverage, Consider the Vote.

This week we’re taking a break from 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 the odd story of Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who has been identifying as black. We'll also consider a gaffe by public radio host Diane Rehm during an interview with presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. NPR's Terry Gross chats with Diane in a new installment of our Considerations series.