

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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Apr 5, 2022 • 25min
International Telecommunication Union
This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards.We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode306 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 29, 2022 • 25min
BA.2 Bump
This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague.We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode305 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 22, 2022 • 23min
Staple Foods
This week we talk about wheat, corn, and breadbaskets.We also discuss globalization, rice bowls, and incentives.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode304 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 15, 2022 • 26min
False Narratives
This week we talk about misinformation, bias, and Radio Free Europe.We also discuss the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and aggression justification.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode303 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 8, 2022 • 36min
International Law
This week we talk about Ukraine, sanctions, and the New World Order.We also discuss nukes, Russia, and Westphalian sovereignty.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode302 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 1, 2022 • 28min
Speculation
This week we talk about meme stocks, sports betting, and bubbles.We also discuss addictive apps, the Super Bowl, and speculative hype cycles.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode301 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

Feb 22, 2022 • 29min
Car Accidents
This week we talk about car ownership per capita, crash fatalities, and pandemic-era traffic.We also discuss Jevon's Paradox, pedestrians, and Complete Streets.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode300 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

Feb 15, 2022 • 26min
Endemic COVID
This week we talk about smallpox, the flu, and pan-coronavirus vaccines.We also discuss lockdowns, mask mandates, and pandemic trends.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode299 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

Feb 8, 2022 • 33min
Nuclear Fusion
This week we talk about tokamaks, inertial confinement fusion, and magnetic fields.We also discuss the NIF, renewable energy, and ITER.Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/supportShow notes/transcript: letsknowthings.comCheck out my other shows & publications: understandary.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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

Feb 1, 2022 • 28min
Free Information
This week we talk about Sci-Hub, Public Domain Day, and libraries.We also discuss science journals, copyright, and incentives.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode297 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