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 25, 2022 • 26min
Kazakhstan
This week we talk about NATO, the CSTO, and the Soviet Union.We also discuss Ukraine, Putin, and the October Revolution.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode296 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
Jan 18, 2022 • 28min
Non-Fungible Tokens
This week we talk about Ethereum, Colored Coins, and NFTs.We also discuss crypto, pump and dump schemes, and speculation.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode295 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
Jan 11, 2022 • 26min
Private Space Stations
This week we talk about the ISS, Axiom, and Orbital ReefWe also discuss Mir, Almaz, and the Tiangong Space Station.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode294 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
Jan 4, 2022 • 27min
Pegasus Spyware
This week we talk about NSO Group, Mattel, and Poland.We also discuss vulnerabilities, human rights activists, and Citizen Lab.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode293 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 28, 2021 • 25min
Log4Shell
This week we talk about Open Source, Log4j, and vulnerabilities.We also discuss Apache, hacking, and patches.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode292 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 21, 2021 • 24min
Doomsday Glacier
This week we talk about Thwaites, sea level rise, and the news.We also discuss scientific research, glaciers, and climate change.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode291 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 14, 2021 • 27min
Livestream Shopping
This week we talk about Amazon Live, Alibaba, and the pivot to video.We also discuss Douyin, TikTok, and influencers.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode290 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 7, 2021 • 25min
Pandemic Travel
This week we talk about tourism, COVID, and Omicron.We also discuss podcasting cadence, uncertainty, and the travel industry.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode289 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 30, 2021 • 31min
Winter 2021 COVID Update
This week we talk about antivirals, mandates, and vaccines for kids.We also discuss Europe, vaccine hesitancy, and variants.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode288 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 23, 2021 • 25min
Quadcopters
This week we talk about monocopters, helicopters, and drone attacks.We also discuss drone deliveries, Mexican cartels, and power plants.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode287 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
