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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Nov 13, 2018 • 32min
Motorized Scooters
This week we talk about the Razor, scooter economics, and traversing microdistances.We also discuss Bird, the difference between docked and dock-less transportation, and the scooter-charging gig 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
Nov 6, 2018 • 41min
Cosplay
This week we talk about fandom, conventions, and Mr. Skygack, from Mars.We also discuss subcultures, kawaii, and harassment. 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
Oct 30, 2018 • 40min
New Climate Report
This week we talk about hurricanes, 1.5˚ Celsius, and the IPCC 2018 special report on climate change.We also discuss what real climate action looks like, why it probably won’t happen, and things we believe about climate change that probably aren’t accurate. 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
Oct 23, 2018 • 40min
Hardware Hacking
This week we talk about the Coventry Blitz Conspiracy, Supermicro, and Fancy Bear.We also discuss state-sponsored hacking, the CIA, and Pearl Harbor. 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
Oct 16, 2018 • 38min
Consumer-Grade Medical Devices
This week we talk about hypochondria, heart monitoring, and medical device classes.We also discuss postmarketing surveillance, electrocardiograms, and smartwatches. 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
Oct 9, 2018 • 38min
Selling Privacy
This week we talk about surveillance, iPhones, and profit margins.We also discuss vertical integration, Fan Bingbing, and the Chrome browser. 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
Oct 2, 2018 • 37min
Stratigraphy
This week we talk about the Meghalayan stage, the ICS, and the Law of Superposition.We also discuss Dr. Guy Middleton, lithostratigraphy, and academic geology shade. 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
Sep 25, 2018 • 41min
Open Source
This week we talk about Richard Stallman, Wikipedia, and GitHub.We also discuss Common Clause, Amazon Web Services, and Linux. 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
Sep 18, 2018 • 42min
Debt Trap
This week we talk about the Safavids, Djibouti, and debt-book diplomacy.We also discuss the Belt and Road Initiative, China's structural weaknesses, and the Silk Road. 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
Sep 11, 2018 • 40min
Soybeans
This week we talk about Morse & Piper, fake milk, and the Dust Bowl.We also discuss FDA standards, plant-based protein, and soybean politics. 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
