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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Sep 7, 2021 • 37min
Arms Proliferation
This week we talk about the AK-47, the Taliban, and Afghanistan.We also discuss nuclear nonproliferation, arms deals, and the sturmgewehr. 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
Aug 31, 2021 • 27min
Carbon Offsets
This week we talk about indulgences, wildfires, and agricultural offsets.We also discuss cap-and-trade, Tesla, and Microsoft. 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
Aug 24, 2021 • 28min
China's Economic Crackdown
This week we talk about Tencent, the Great Leap Forward, and reforms.We also discuss the yuan, sanctions, and cultural purity. 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
Aug 17, 2021 • 31min
Joint Military Exercises
This week we talk about Kriegsppiel, deterrence, and drills.We also discuss Able Archer 83, simulations, and geopolitical posturing. 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
Aug 10, 2021 • 31min
Natural Gas
This week we talk about methane, Bunsen burners, and green energy.We also discuss brine, street lamps, and front companies. 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
Aug 3, 2021 • 30min
Hubble Space Telescope
This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons.We also discuss ultraviolet radiation, hardware hardening, and the history of telescopes. 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
Jul 27, 2021 • 36min
Peruvian 2021 Election
This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups. 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
Jul 20, 2021 • 30min
Delta Variant
This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day.We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data. 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
Jul 13, 2021 • 31min
Extreme Heat
This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes.We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change. 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
Jul 6, 2021 • 30min
Animal Welfare
This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience.We also discuss pain, lab-grown meat, and Humphrey Primatt. 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
