Let's Know Things
Colin Wright
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. letsknowthings.substack.com
Episodes
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Aug 1, 2023 • 20min
Extreme Heat
This week we talk about Phoenix, Death Valley, and heat pumps.We also discuss the greenhouse effect, cascading systems, and energy-related power.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 25, 2023 • 22min
Automated Journalism
This week we talk about Genesis, the Associated Press, and Glorbo.We also discuss Wikipedia, G/O Media, and ChatGPT.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 18, 2023 • 23min
Entertainment Strikes
This week we talk about the WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and AI.We also discuss streaming platforms, residuals, and entertainment industry economics.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 11, 2023 • 25min
Social Graph
This week we talk about Threads, Meta, and the Fediverse.We also discuss Instagram, follower migrations, and the social media landscape.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 4, 2023 • 27min
International Monetary Fund
This week we talk about the IMF, the Paris Club, and Pakistan.We also discuss the international monetary system, sovereign debt, and debt traps.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 27, 2023 • 23min
Work From Home
This week we talk about mouse jigglers, bossware, and the WFH revolution.We also discuss blitzscaling, quiet quitting, and return-to-office demands.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 20, 2023 • 20min
Reddit Blackout
This week we talk about AI, Reddit, and scraping.We also discuss John Oliver, protests, and LLMs.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 13, 2023 • 21min
Particulates
This week we talk about wildfires, PM 2.5 particles, and globalization.We also discuss PM 10 particles, the health impacts of bad air, and PFAS.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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 6, 2023 • 22min
Debt Ceiling Deal
This week we talk about the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Speaker McCarthy, and the US debt limit.We also discuss President Biden, economic crises, and MAGA Republicans.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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
May 30, 2023 • 19min
Tactical Nukes
This week we talk about the Tsar Bomba, the Davy Crockett, and hypersonic missiles.We also discuss Kyiv, mutually assured destruction, and Cold War thinking.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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
