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 9, 2021 • 27min
Myanmar coup
This week we talk about Aung San, the Anglo-Burmese Wars, and the 2021 Myanmar military coup.We also discuss Aung San Suu Kyi, genocide, and the politics of democracy. 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 2, 2021 • 30min
Russian Protests
This week we talk about the Soviet Union, Alexei Navalny, and Vladimir Putin.We also discuss Russia of the Future, protests, and Putin's Palace. 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 26, 2021 • 29min
Relaxation Drinks
This week we talk about GABA, Driftwell, and functional beverages.We also discuss L-Theanine, magnesium, and marketing. 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 19, 2021 • 30min
Digital Services Act
This week we talk about Section 230, Trump’s online bans, and extraterritorial jurisdiction.We also discuss the Digital Markets Act, liability, and the European Union. 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 12, 2021 • 31min
Post-Stagnation
This week we talk about The Great Stagnation, Robert Solow, and total factor productivity.We also discuss low-hanging economic fruit, technological innovations, and looms. 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 5, 2021 • 32min
Debt Cancellation
This week we discuss seisachtheia, Jubilee years, and student debt cancellation.We also discuss Solon, healthcare, and the cost of higher education in the US. 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 29, 2020 • 28min
Qatari World Cup
This week we talk about Qatar, the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and carbon neutrality.We also discuss Middle Eastern conflicts, sporting event diplomacy, and human rights. 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 22, 2020 • 27min
Thai Protests
This week we talk about the Chakri dynasty, the Siamese Revolution of 1932, and the 2020 Thai protests.We also discuss the FFP, the Tai peoples, and German ski resorts. 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 15, 2020 • 26min
Protein Folding Problem
This week we talk about SETI@home, macromolecules, and AlphaFold2.We also discuss proteins, Foldit, and CASP. 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 8, 2020 • 28min
WebRTC
This week we talk about the iOS App Store, GeForce Now, and web-based gaming.We also discuss Android, Fortnite, and browser capabilities. 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
