

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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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

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


