

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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Aug 20, 2019 • 42min
Kashmir
This week we talk about Smiling Buddha, the British Raj, and Modi’s power grab.We also discuss Jammu & Kashmir, Articles 370 & 35A, and populism. 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 13, 2019 • 29min
TikTok
This week we talk about Douyin, ByteDance, and Generation Z.We also discuss Huawei, soft power, and Millennials. 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 6, 2019 • 36min
Federal Funds Rate
This week we talk about the business cycle, monetary policy, and the Fed.We also discuss recessions, interest rates, and subprime lending. 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 30, 2019 • 40min
Drought
This week we talk about wells, arcologies, and desalination.We also discuss climate change, salt water, and Buckminster Fuller. 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 23, 2019 • 45min
Audio Industry
This week we talk about virtual assistants, peak podcast, and audiobooks.We also discuss podfade, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 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 16, 2019 • 44min
Cloud Kitchens
This week we talk about chuckwagons, food delivery, and ghost kitchens.We also discuss proprietary eponyms, food trucks, and real estate optimization. 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 9, 2019 • 42min
Hypersonic Missiles
This week we talk about nuclear strategy, ridiculously fast missiles, and the new global arms race.We also discuss ICBMs, cruise missiles, and vengeance weapons. 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 2, 2019 • 38min
I Agree
This week we talk about Restatements of the Law, EULAs, and contract law.We also discuss Terms of Service, informed consent, and the Mueller Report. 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

Jun 25, 2019 • 57min
The Libra Association
This week we talk about cryptocurrency, remittances, and Facebook’s tough year.We also discuss the unbanked, Tether, and stablecoins. 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

Jun 18, 2019 • 33min
African Swine Fever
This week we talk about panzootics, pigs, and the pork industry.We also discuss China’s meat market, globalized viruses, and preventative culling. 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