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Let's Know Things

A calm, non-shouty, non-polemical, weekly news analysis podcast for folks of all stripes and leanings who want to know more about what's happening in the world around them. Hosted by analytic journalist Colin Wright since 2016.

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Episodes

Log4Shell

This week we talk about Open Source, Log4j, and vulnerabilities. We also discuss Apache, hacking, and patches. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode292 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Dec 28, 202125 min

Doomsday Glacier

This week we talk about Thwaites, sea level rise, and the news. We also discuss scientific research, glaciers, and climate change. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode291 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Dec 21, 202124 min

Livestream Shopping

This week we talk about Amazon Live, Alibaba, and the pivot to video. We also discuss Douyin, TikTok, and influencers. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode290 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Dec 14, 202127 min

Pandemic Travel

This week we talk about tourism, COVID, and Omicron. We also discuss podcasting cadence, uncertainty, and the travel industry. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode289 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Dec 07, 202125 min

Winter 2021 COVID Update

This week we talk about antivirals, mandates, and vaccines for kids. We also discuss Europe, vaccine hesitancy, and variants. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode288 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Nov 30, 202131 min

Quadcopters

This week we talk about monocopters, helicopters, and drone attacks. We also discuss drone deliveries, Mexican cartels, and power plants. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode287 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Nov 23, 202125 min

Pay To Preserve

This week we talk about Gabon, carbon credits, and the Central African Forest Initiative. We also discuss Uganda, green investments, and blue bonds. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode286 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Nov 16, 202124 min

Lebanon & Saudi Arabia

This week we talk about Beirut, Hezbollah, and France. We also discuss proxy conflicts, fossil fuel wealth, and government incompetence. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode285 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Nov 09, 202125 min

Sudan

This week we talk about military coups, the Kushites, and al-Bashir. We also discuss Egypt, Nubia, and South Sudan. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode284 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Nov 02, 202129 min

Strikes

This week we talk about missing workers, employment numbers, and Royal Necropolis employees. We also discuss the Chartist Petition, slaughterhouses, and unions. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode283 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Oct 26, 202122 min

Eco-Anxiety

This week we talk about baby booms, cost internalization, and the climate. We also discuss externalities, branding, and periods of uncertainty. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode282 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Oct 19, 202126 min

Hacks & Leaks

This week we talk about the Pandora Papers, Epik, and Apple. We also discuss the Facebook whistleblower, tax avoidance, and Anonymous. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 12, 202127 min

Debt Ceiling

This week we talk about the Public Debt Act, bonds, and debt ceiling crises. We also discuss The Coin, Reconciliation, and political power struggles. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode280 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Oct 05, 202129 min

Chain of Command

This week we talk about Mark Milley, Donald Trump, and China. We also discuss the Joint Chiefs of Staff, treason, and the chain of command. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode279 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe...

Sep 28, 202123 min

Buy Now Pay Later

This week we talk about layaway, debt, and BNPL. We also discuss K-Mart, the Great Depression, and credit. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 21, 202125 min

Preowned Clothing

This week we talk about ragpickers, vintage fashion, and resale platforms. We also discuss refurbished, recycled, and used clothing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 14, 202125 min

Arms Proliferation

This week we talk about the AK-47, the Taliban, and Afghanistan. We also discuss nuclear nonproliferation, arms deals, and the sturmgewehr. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 07, 202137 min

Carbon Offsets

This week we talk about indulgences, wildfires, and agricultural offsets. We also discuss cap-and-trade, Tesla, and Microsoft. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 31, 202127 min

China's Economic Crackdown

This week we talk about Tencent, the Great Leap Forward, and reforms. We also discuss the yuan, sanctions, and cultural purity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 24, 202128 min

Joint Military Exercises

This week we talk about Kriegsppiel, deterrence, and drills. We also discuss Able Archer 83, simulations, and geopolitical posturing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 17, 202131 min

Natural Gas

This week we talk about methane, Bunsen burners, and green energy. We also discuss brine, street lamps, and front companies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 10, 202131 min

Hubble Space Telescope

This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons. We also discuss ultraviolet radiation, hardware hardening, and the history of telescopes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 03, 202130 min

Peruvian 2021 Election

This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path. We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 27, 202136 min

Delta Variant

This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day. We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 20, 202130 min

Extreme Heat

This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes. We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 13, 202131 min

Animal Welfare

This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience. We also discuss pain, lab-grown meat, and Humphrey Primatt. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 06, 202130 min

The Great Resignation

This week we talk about job reports, Chartism, and the eight-hour workday. We also discuss work from home arrangements, the minimum wage, and quitting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 29, 202136 min

The Food and Drug Administration

This week we talk about smallpox, the FDA, and Aducanumab. We also discuss Biogen, regulatory capture, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 22, 202130 min

Charging Stations

This week we talk about 7-Eleven, Tesla, and direct-current charging. We also discuss Studebaker Automobile Company, wireless charging, and hydrogen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 15, 202128 min

Malaria

This week we talk about quinine, the R21 vaccine, and Anopheles. We also discuss mosquitoes, repellents, and the World Health Organization. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 08, 202127 min
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