

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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May 19, 2017 • 56min
Kodi
This week we talk about 3D TVs, the Aereo, and fully loaded Kodi devices.We also discuss micropayments, television on Twitter, and the Digital Economy Act.Note about this version of this episode:The transitions at the end are a little clunky, as I wanted to rework it to cut out the ads, but also wanted to keep the book recommendation intact. This'll get better over the next several episodes, as I keep this eventual format in mind while recording. 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 9, 2017 • 1h 1min
Conflicts of Interest
This week we talk about business ethics, revolving doors, and Halliburton.We also discuss nepotism, the CIA’s AWS, and Wall Street speeches. 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 2, 2017 • 33min
Whataboutism
This week we talk about ad hominem, Soviet propaganda, and red herrings.We also discuss Pravda, logical fallacies, and hypocrisy. 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 26, 2017 • 55min
Moral Revulsion
This week we talk about chemical weapons, North Korea, and misspeaking on camera. We also discuss Yugoslavia, the MOAB, and Aleppo. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 18, 2017 • 51min
Bots
On this week's episode we talk about chatbots, social media cheats, and robot lawyers. We also discuss logic trees, digital familiars, and the Matthew Effect. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 11, 2017 • 48min
Coal
On this week's episode we talk about fossil fuels, the EPA, and the yoga industry. We also discuss the Carboniferous period, clean coal, and corporate sociopathy. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 4, 2017 • 48min
Terror & Memes
This week we talk about terrorism, acronyms, and Doge. We also discuss memetics, mass surveillance, and the Irish Republican Army. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 28, 2017 • 49min
Influence Marketing
This week we talk about authenticity, Rookie magazine, and PRIZM. We also discuss product placement, Jersey Shore, and the two-step flow of communication model. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 21, 2017 • 48min
At What Cost?
This week we talk about blackballing, #DeleteUber, and the spirit of the law. We also touch on taxes, Freemasons, and ride-share unions. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 14, 2017 • 51min
Criticism
This week we talk about chronological snobbery, signaling theory, and the Chicken Connoisseur. We also discuss social cognition, Discover Weekly, and subjective taste. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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