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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May 11, 2021 • 29min
Opioid Crisis
This week we talk about drugs, Nazis, and the Sackler family.We also discuss oxycodone, OxyContin, and bankruptcy. 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
May 4, 2021 • 30min
Long COVID
This week we talk about anosmia, scented candles, and post-infection health issues.We also discuss COVID long-haulers, the second pandemic, and snake oil salesmen. 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
Apr 27, 2021 • 24min
Chad
This week we talk about the Republic of Chad, Free France, and Idriss Déby.We also discuss Hissène Habré, Félix Éboué, and FACT. 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
Apr 20, 2021 • 28min
Dark Patterns
This week we talk about confirmshaming, auto opt-ins, and WinRed.We also discuss campaign contributions, Columbia House, and money bombs. 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
Apr 13, 2021 • 32min
Nuclear Weapons
This week we talk about nuclear proliferation, the Manhattan Project, and Britain's nuclear arsenal.We also discuss the Decade of Concern, Taiwan as a flashpoint, and the history of nuclear armament. 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
Apr 6, 2021 • 30min
Offshore Wind Power
This week we talk about windmills, windpumps, and wind turbines.We also discuss Biden's infrastructure proposal, megawatts, and birds. 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
Mar 30, 2021 • 34min
Artificial Scarcity
This week we talk about NFTs, scarcity, and the Diamond-Water Paradox.We also discuss tokens, Beeple, and Bitcoin. 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
Mar 23, 2021 • 40min
Our Plague Year
This week we talk about vaccine diplomacy, immunization passports, and the cost of shutdowns.We also discuss the Great Plague of London, A Journal of the Plague Year, and Samuel Pepys. 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
Mar 16, 2021 • 29min
Cyberwarfare
This week we talk about Stuxnet, Hafnium, and SolarWinds.We also discuss espionage, proportionality, and APT 69420. 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
Mar 9, 2021 • 26min
Management Consultancies
This week we talk about McKinsey, Taylorism, and Purdue Pharma.We also discuss Fordism, scientific management, and Enron. 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
