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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Nov 16, 2021 • 24min
Pay To Preserve
This week we talk about Gabon, carbon credits, and the Central African Forest Initiative.We also discuss Uganda, green investments, and blue bonds.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode286 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 9, 2021 • 25min
Lebanon & Saudi Arabia
This week we talk about Beirut, Hezbollah, and France.We also discuss proxy conflicts, fossil fuel wealth, and government incompetence.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode285 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 2, 2021 • 29min
Sudan
This week we talk about military coups, the Kushites, and al-Bashir.We also discuss Egypt, Nubia, and South Sudan.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode284 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
Oct 26, 2021 • 22min
Strikes
This week we talk about missing workers, employment numbers, and Royal Necropolis employees.We also discuss the Chartist Petition, slaughterhouses, and unions.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode283 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
Oct 19, 2021 • 26min
Eco-Anxiety
This week we talk about baby booms, cost internalization, and the climate.We also discuss externalities, branding, and periods of uncertainty.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode282 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
Oct 12, 2021 • 27min
Hacks & Leaks
This week we talk about the Pandora Papers, Epik, and Apple.We also discuss the Facebook whistleblower, tax avoidance, and Anonymous. 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
Oct 5, 2021 • 29min
Debt Ceiling
This week we talk about the Public Debt Act, bonds, and debt ceiling crises.We also discuss The Coin, Reconciliation, and political power struggles.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode280 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
Sep 28, 2021 • 23min
Chain of Command
This week we talk about Mark Milley, Donald Trump, and China.We also discuss the Joint Chiefs of Staff, treason, and the chain of command.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode279 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
Sep 21, 2021 • 25min
Buy Now Pay Later
This week we talk about layaway, debt, and BNPL.We also discuss K-Mart, the Great Depression, and credit. 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
Sep 14, 2021 • 25min
Preowned Clothing
This week we talk about ragpickers, vintage fashion, and resale platforms.We also discuss refurbished, recycled, and used clothing. 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
