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 26, 2020 • 34min
Vitamins
This week we talk about scurvy, Casimir Funk, and the War of Jenkins’ Ear.We also discuss vitamin D, the supplement industry, and dietary health. 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 19, 2020 • 29min
Orbital Power
This week we talk about Vladimir Syromyatnikov, space mirrors, and the X-37B.We also discuss rectennas, space-based solar power, and the Znamya project. 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 12, 2020 • 33min
Satellite Imagery
This week we talk about North Korea, Starlink, and Kremlinology.We also discuss the Kim Dynasty, the 2019 Abqaiq–Khurais attack, and oil shocks. 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 5, 2020 • 33min
Coronadivorces
This week we talk about limerence, China’s divorce spike, and nuclear families.We also discuss coronarelationships, amatonormativity, and marriage. 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 28, 2020 • 29min
Plastic-Eating Enzymes
This week we talk about PET, Celluloid, and biodegradability.We also discuss polyurethane, fungi, and shellac. 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 21, 2020 • 34min
Pandemic Sports
This week we talk about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, esports, and pankration.We also discuss Athens, league cancellations, and Evangelos Zappas. 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 14, 2020 • 30min
Sunset Provisions
This week we talk about dictators, the Patriot Act, and Viktor Orbán.We also discuss the free press, Benjamin Netanyahu, and rule by decree. 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 7, 2020 • 44min
The National Emergency Library
This week we talk about cuneiform, Controlled Digital Lending, and the Internet Archive.We also discuss the Authors Guild, the Wayback Machine, and circulation libraries. 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 31, 2020 • 26min
Internet Infrastructure
This week we talk about the TAT-8, submarine telecommunications cables, and streaming content.We also discuss shark attacks, the MAREA, and fiber-optics. 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 24, 2020 • 35min
Saudi-Russia Oil Price War
This week we talk about OPEC, shale oil, and petroleum price wars.We also discuss cartels, fracking, and simultaneous supply-demand shock. 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
