Best COK Productions Podcasts (2025)

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329- Drag Bills & Consider Your Health 15:45

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2+ y ago15:45

15:45

This week we're considering the recent surge in anti-LGBTQ legislation around the country. We’ll also consider clips from the podcasts Talking Tweed with Cordell Nutbrock and Wellness is Good in our Around the Dial segment. And we'll consider how artificial intelligence is being used to detect cancer in our Consider Your Health series.…

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328- Bloopers & Outtakes 13:50

2+ y ago13:50

13:50

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look at what happens when we screw up. Consider yet another extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.

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327- Oscar Preview & Book Look 17:50

2+ y ago17:50

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This week we're considering a comprehensive red carpet preview of the 95th Academy Awards coming up this Sunday. We’ll also consider clips from a new cooking podcast and The Red Sunset Saga in our Around the Dial segment. And we'll consider some exciting new reading material with our COK librarian Lynne Ruffle in our Book Look segment.…

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326- Chinese Spy Balloon & Consider the Source 12:30

2+ y ago12:30

12:30

This week we're considering some updates from our team on the rising tension with China and how that’s affecting global geopolitics. We’ll also consider clips from the Bill and Ted Radio Hour, and also a new podcast called Hanging in the Basement in our Around the Dial segment. And we'll consider some new slang words and phrases from our resident e…

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325- 10th Anniversary Pledge Drive & Consider Your Health 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

14:17

This week we're considering 10 years of this podcast by asking for your financial support with the very first COK Broom Closet Concert given by the Stinky Mountain Screamers. We’ll also consider a style podcast from our friend Peter Grigio, and a Wordle tips podcast called Wordle Tips in our Around the Dial segment. And we'll consider your listener…

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324- COK Returns & Prince Harry Interview 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

This week we’re considering the triumphant return of Public Radio’s Finest Parody podcast, and what we’ve been doing since our last episode in the fall of 2021. We’ll also consider a new segment called Around the Dial where we share clips from some other public radio shows and podcasts. And we'll consider an interview with Harry the Duke of Sussex …

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323- Post-Merkel Germany & William Shatner in Space 11:45

4y ago11:45

11:45

This week we're considering the shift in Europe following the end of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 16 year term. We’ll also consider the recent accomplishments of Captain Kirk in a special interview with 90 year old William Shatner.By thepodcastshow

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322- Workplace Feedback & Consider Your Health 12:51

4y ago12:51

12:51

This week we're considering how to give and receive feedback at work. We’ll also consider some listener questions in a special Ask Alex edition of our Consider Your Health series.By thepodcastshow

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321- World Headlines & Book Look 12:11

4y ago12:11

12:11

This week we're considering a new round table discussion segment that takes a look at the top headlines from around the globe. We’ll also consider some great new reading material in our Book Look series with Lynne Ruffle.By thepodcastshow

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319- Bloopers & Outtakes 11:22

4y ago11:22

11:22

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look at what happens when we screw up. Consider yet another extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.By thepodcastshow

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318- Billionaires in Space & Tokyo Olympic Preview 10:55

4y ago10:55

10:55

This week we're considering the commercial race to get to space between Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. We’ll also consider the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympic Games with Rick Van Patten and Cecil the Pontificator from ESPN’s Sports Yell.By thepodcastshow

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317- G7 Summit & Swallowed by a Whale 10:49

4+ y ago10:49

10:49

This week we're considering the G7 Summit and President Biden’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. We’ll also consider a harrowing tale of a lobster diver that was swallowed by a humpback whale.By thepodcastshow

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316- Home Shortage & Consider the Source 10:46

4+ y ago10:46

10:46

This week we're considering the tight housing market and what it means for hopeful buyers. We’ll also consider some new slang terms with the Kincaids as people reemerge from the pandemic.By thepodcastshow

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315- Republican Poll Watchers & Dirt Conservation 11:35

4+ y ago11:35

11:35

This week we're considering Republican bills in several states that would give poll watchers more autonomy. We’ll also consider how dirt is becoming a critical commodity in coastal cities around the country.By thepodcastshow

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314- Mars Exploration & Consider Your Health 12:49

4+ y ago12:49

12:49

This week we're considering some exciting news from the surface Mars. We’ll also consider some listener questions about vaccines in a special Ask Alex edition of Consider Your Health.By thepodcastshow

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313- Stuck in the Suez & Disney Canceled? 12:42

4+ y ago12:42

12:42

This week we're considering the latest on the massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal. We’ll also consider how cancel culture could affect one of the world’s most iconic brands.By thepodcastshow

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312- Cuttlefish & Generational Fashion Fight 13:32

4+ y ago13:32

13:32

This week we're considering a report on the intelligence of a small ocean life form. We'll also consider a fashion fight between Gen Z and Millennials with designer and stylist to the stars, Peter Grigio.By thepodcastshow

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311- Extreme Weather & Consider the Source 12:45

4+ y ago12:45

12:45

This week we're considering the nation’s vulnerability to climate change in the wake of the crisis in Texas. We’ll also consider some new slang terms and phrases with our resident experts, Leslie and Constance Kincaid.By thepodcastshow

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310- COVID Relief Plan & Considerations 14:23

4+ y ago14:23

14:23

This week we're considering the Democrats' plans to push forward with their COVID relief package without Republican support. We'll also consider Terry Gross' interview with Biden's new Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.By thepodcastshow

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309- Changes in Washington & Streaming Movies 13:16

4+ y ago13:16

13:16

This week we're considering the changes that came during the first week of Joe Biden's presidency. We'll also consider some streaming movie picks with our experts Fritz Hicks and Neil Thernadier.By thepodcastshow

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1- Obama Inauguration & Consider Our Knowledge 6:17

4+ y ago6:17

6:17

This week we're considering a look back at our very first episode, which was recorded 8 years ago in 2013 just as Barack Obama was going to be inaugurated for the 2nd time.By thepodcastshow

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308- Presidential Transition & Cordell's Cat Corner 11:11

4+ y ago11:11

11:11

This week we're considering the presidential transition and the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President. We'll also consider a new interview series called Cordell's Cat Corner.By thepodcastshow

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307- The Best of 2020 24:17

4+ y ago24:17

24:17

This week we're considering some of our best segments and stories from the worst year ever, 2020. Enjoy this clip show while we mentally gear up for 2021.By thepodcastshow

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306- Covid at the North Pole & Book Look 13:55

5y ago13:55

13:55

This week we're considering how the elves at the North Pole are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll also consider some festive reading material in our Book Look series with Lynne Ruffle.By thepodcastshow

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305- Biden's Historic Win & Consider Your Health 12:30

5y ago12:30

12:30

This week we're considering the results of the 2020 Election with full team coverage of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win. We’ll also consider your questions in a special Ask Alex edition of Consider Your Health.By thepodcastshow

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304- Consider the Vote 2020 Election Special 13:43

5y ago13:43

13:43

This week we're considering the week before the election with special Consider the Vote 2020 team coverage. We’ll also consider updates from the campaign trail as the candidates make their final push to win or suppress votes.By thepodcastshow

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303- Election Update & Fall Fashions 12:18

5y ago12:18

12:18

This week we're considering an update on where things stand three weeks until election day as part of our Consider the Vote 2020 coverage. We’ll also consider exciting fall fashions with stylist and designer to the stars, Peter Grigio and his friend Sal Vignon.By thepodcastshow

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302- Ginsburg's Replacement & Consider the Source 13:27

5y ago13:27

13:27

This week we're considering the death of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the fight to replace her. We'll also consider some new slang terms with Leslie and Constance Kincaid in Consider the Source.By thepodcastshow

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301- The 300th Episode Spectacular and Retrospective Part II 31:09

5y ago31:09

31:09

This week we’re considering a continued celebration of Consider Our Knowledge’s 300th episode. We’ll also consider some more of our team’s favorite sketches from the first 299 episodes.By thepodcastshow

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300- The 300th Episode Spectacular and Retrospective 34:28

5y ago34:28

34:28

This week we're considering a celebration of Consider Our Knowledge’s 300th episode. We’ll also consider some of our team’s favorite sketches from the first 299 episodes.By thepodcastshow

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298- Bloopers & Outtakes 14:05

5y ago14:05

14:05

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look at what happens when we screw up. Consider yet another extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.By thepodcastshow

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297- Team Name Changes & Disney World 13:50

5y ago13:50

13:50

This week we're considering the controversy around sports teams with racist names. We’ll also consider the reopening of Disney World amid a spike in coronavirus cases. This week's episode is dedicated to comedy legend Carl Reiner.By thepodcastshow

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296- Coronavirus Masks & Book Look 14:36

5y ago14:36

14:36

This week we're considering the ongoing struggle over mask wearing to prevent the spread of coronavirus. We’ll also consider some summertime book recommendations in our Book Look segment with Lynne and Kerri Ruffle.By thepodcastshow

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295- Biden's VP Choices & Confederate Army Bases 13:22

5+ y ago13:22

13:22

This week we're considering some of the Democratic women being vetted as running mates for Joe Biden. We’ll also consider an in-depth look at military bases named after Confederate generals in our American History series, Consider Ourselves.By thepodcastshow

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294- Black Lives Matter & Quarantine Tips 15:06

5+ y ago15:06

15:06

This week we're considering the nationwide protests following the egregious murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. We’ll also consider some ways to pass the time while you’re stuck at home during quarantine.By thepodcastshow

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293- Biden's Next Move & Consider the Source 13:24

5+ y ago13:24

13:24

This week we're considering an update on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the 2020 presidential election. We’ll also consider some new slang terms with our resident phrasologists, Leslie and Constance Kincaid.By thepodcastshow

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292- COVID-19 Check In & Summer Movie Preview 14:30

5+ y ago14:30

14:30

This week we're considering how the members of the COK Team have been doing during the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll also consider a summer movie preview with Fritz Hicks and Neil Thernadier.By thepodcastshow

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291- Bloopers & Outtakes 14:50

5+ y ago14:50

14:50

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look at what happens when we screw up. Consider yet another extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.By thepodcastshow

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290- Coronavirus Warning & Trader Joe 12:43

5+ y ago12:43

12:43

This week we're considering a special Consider Your Health report on the Coronavirus from Alex Truman, as well as a report on the virus' effect on the economy with financial reporter Chris Rydell. We’ll also consider a tribute to a major retail and food icon- Trader Joe.By thepodcastshow

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289- Democratic Campaign Update & Book Look 12:02

5+ y ago12:02

12:02

This week we're considering the latest in the 2020 Democratic Primaries with our Consider the Vote analysts. We’ll also consider some new book recommendations with our resident librarian Lynne Ruffle.By thepodcastshow

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288- Impeachment Update & Oscar Fashions 13:31

5+ y ago13:31

13:31

This week we're considering an update on the ongoing impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. We’ll also consider a preview of this year’s Oscar fashions with celebrity stylists Peter Grigio and Campari Phillips.By thepodcastshow

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287- Escalation in Iran & NFL Playoffs 10:55

5+ y ago10:55

10:55

This week we're considering the latest news and analysis on the continuing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. We’ll also consider an update on the NFL playoffs with Rick Van Patten and Cecil the Pontificator from ESPN’s Sports Yell.By thepodcastshow

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286- Best of 2019 23:11

5+ y ago23:11

23:11

This week we’re considering a clip show of our best segments from last year. Enjoy this collection of our favorites from 2019. See you next year!By thepodcastshow

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285- Democratic Candidates & COK Person of the Year 11:05

5+ y ago11:05

11:05

This week we're considering an analysis of the narrowing Democratic presidential field on the eve of 2020. We’ll also consider an exclusive interview with the first ever COK person of the year.By thepodcastshow

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284- The Whistleblower & Consider the Source 11:10

6y ago11:10

11:10

This week we're considering the critical testimony of the whistleblower at the heart of the Trump impeachment. We’ll also consider the origins of some new slang terms and phrases with the Kincaids in Consider the Source.By thepodcastshow

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283- Bloopers & Outtakes 14:54

6y ago14:54

14:54

This week we’re taking a break from our usual fake news and satire for a look at what happens when we screw up. Consider yet another extended blooper reel of some more hilarious outtakes from the best looking news team in public radio. Explicit Content Warning.By thepodcastshow

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282- Bolton's Impeachment Role & Consider the Scare 12:36

6y ago12:36

12:36

This week we're considering the role former Trump adviser John Bolton may end up playing in the impeachment inquiry. We’ll also consider some Halloween stories from the COK team in our Consider the Scare segment.By thepodcastshow

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281- Giuliani in Trouble & Halloween Spooktacular 11:34

6y ago11:34

11:34

This week we're considering an update on the events that have led an the amped up impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. We’ll also consider some spooky Halloween party tips with Peter Grigio and Sal Vignon.By thepodcastshow

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280- Impeachment Inquiry & Greta Thunburg 10:42

6y ago10:42

10:42

This week we're considering the implications of the Trump Impeachment inquiry on the 2020 election with our Consider the Vote team. We'll also consider an exclusive interview with 16 year old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.By thepodcastshow

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279- Fall Pledge Drive & Book Look 12:40

6y ago12:40

12:40

This week we're considering our fall pledge drive and how you can support this public radio podcast. We’ll also consider some new reading material with Lynne Ruffle in our Book Look segment.By thepodcastshow