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
Mentioned books
Aug 29, 2023 • 15min
BRICS
This week we talk about BRIC, BRICs, and BRICS+.We also discuss the USD, sanctions, and alternative global financial systems.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
Aug 22, 2023 • 21min
Coup Belt
This week we talk about ECOWAS, Niger, and proxy conflicts.We also discuss military dictatorships, Wagner, and colonies.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
Aug 15, 2023 • 23min
Bidenomics
Topics covered in this podcast include the Inflation Reduction Act, October Surprises, Hunter Biden's laptop scandal, the 2024 US Presidential election, Trump's legal woes, inflation, President Biden's economic approach, economic policies of the Biden administration, challenges of inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and President Biden's approval ratings and potential challenges ahead.
Aug 8, 2023 • 18min
Room-Temperature Superconductors
This week we talk about LK-99, mercury, and resistance.We also discuss online citizen science, physics, and replication issues.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
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
