

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
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Jan 3, 2023 • 20min
Password Vaults
This week we talk about signs and countersigns, passkeys, and the LastPass hack.We also discuss quantum computing, security experts, and arbitrary strings of characters.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode344 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 27, 2022 • 2min
Last Week of the Year Break
Folks!I'm taking a week-ish off at the tail-end of 2022, so there isn't a normal episode today (though LKT patrons and Understandary members will receive this month's bonus episode this Thursday as usual).We'll be back on the normal schedule next Tuesday (the first week of 2023)—thanks so much for listening, and a happy new year to you and yours from here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA :) 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 20, 2022 • 31min
ChatGPT
This week we talk about OpenAI, DALL-E 2, and voice assistants.We also discuss snake oil, AI, and GPT-4.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode343 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 13, 2022 • 26min
BYD
This week we talk about Tesla, EVs, and Chinese brands.We also discuss California, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the green economy.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode342 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 6, 2022 • 24min
Voice Assistants
This week we talk about Alexa, Matter, and the tech industry pullback.We also discuss Siri, ELIZA, and Echo devices.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode341 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 29, 2022 • 25min
Low-Carbon Concrete
This week we talk about steel, calcium carbonate, and the construction industry.We also discuss emissions, COP27, and incentives.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode340 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 22, 2022 • 29min
Crypto Contagion
This week we talk about SBF, FTX, and Binance.We also discuss bank runs, FTT, and financial contagions.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode339 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 15, 2022 • 28min
US Midterms 2022
This week we talk about Congress, the Red Ripple, and voter turnout.We also discuss polling, Trump, and DeSantis.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode338 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 8, 2022 • 23min
US-Saudi Relations
This week we talk about MBS, Biden, and OPEC Plus.We also discuss the clean energy transition, fistbumps, and kowtowing.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode337 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 1, 2022 • 27min
Alt-Tech
This week we talk about Ye, Parler, and Twitter.We also discuss Cloudflare, Truth Social, and antisemitism.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode336 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