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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May 23, 2023 • 19min
New Offensive in Ukraine
This week we talk about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the grand realignment, and tanks.We also discuss F-15s, spheres of influence, and Zelenskyy.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 16, 2023 • 25min
AVOD and FAST
This week we talk about Tucker Carlson, Disney Plus, and free ad-supported TV.We also discuss ad-supported video-on-demand, the new streaming wars, and the pivot to video.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 9, 2023 • 21min
Debt Crises
This week we talk about student debt, real estate, and local government financing vehicles. We also discuss credit cards, the Belt and Road Initiative, and frontier markets.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 2, 2023 • 20min
El Niño
This week we talk about snow water equivalents, ENSO, and the Walker circulation.We also discuss climate bands, La Niña, and warming oceanic surface temperatures.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
Apr 25, 2023 • 19min
CBAMs
This week we talk about carbon leakage, the EU, and the GDPR.We also discuss carbon border adjustment mechanisms, globalization, and the Inflation Reduction Act.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
Apr 18, 2023 • 23min
The Discord Leaks
This week we talk about Discord, War Thunder, and intelligence leaks.We also discuss spy ops, infiltration, and Minecraft forums.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
Apr 11, 2023 • 21min
Immigration and Automation
This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation.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
Apr 4, 2023 • 25min
Revenue Sharing
This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode357 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
Mar 28, 2023 • 23min
The Hydrogen Spectrum
This week we talk about hydrogen colors, use-cases, and sources.We also discuss the fossil fuel-based economy, batteries, and fuel cells.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
Mar 21, 2023 • 23min
Bank Runs
This week we talk about Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate CapitalWe also discuss interest rates, the FDIC, and too big to fail.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode355 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
