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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Jun 11, 2019 • 38min
Cold Fusion
This week we talk about isotopes, the Fleischmann-Pons experiment, and pathological science.We also discuss free energy suppression conspiracy theories, Google’s X Development, and the cold case of cold fusion. 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 4, 2019 • 28min
Ransomware
This week we talk about The Shadow Brokers, patches, and EternalBlue.We also discuss OTA programming, cyberwar, and the NSA’s TAO. 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 28, 2019 • 31min
Sandbox Gaming
This week we talk about augmented reality, street art, and Minecraft Earth.We also discuss user interfaces, Microsoft, and Pokémon Go. 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 21, 2019 • 41min
Venezuela
This week we talk about coups, Simón Bolívar, and Nicolás Maduro.We also discuss chavismo, international politics, and the human cost of national conflict. 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 14, 2019 • 48min
Guns in America
This week we talk about mass shootings, the NRA, and fire lances.We also discuss hand cannons, gun legislation, and amplified violence. 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 7, 2019 • 32min
Fake Meat
This week we talk about Beyond Meat, the Impossible Whopper, and meat analogues.We also discuss stock listings, dietary ethics, and casual gamers. 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 30, 2019 • 27min
African Continental Free Trade Area
This week we talk about Jumia, the African Union, and free trade areas.We also discuss global economics, IPOs, and continental ignorance. 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 23, 2019 • 31min
The Shirky Principle
This week we talk about carbon capture and storage, floating cities, and perverse incentives.We also discuss perpetuating problems, private prisons, and tax software. 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 16, 2019 • 31min
Capacitors
This week we talk about Leyden Jars, cascading failures, and MLCCs.We also discuss dielectrics, batteries, and the global economy. 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 9, 2019 • 34min
Ethics Boards
This week we talk about ethics, axiology, and the Advanced Technology External Advisory Council.We also discuss the Heritage Foundation, Google, and value theory. 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
