Colin Wright

Let's Know Things

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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Auteur

Colin Wright

Categorie

News

Website van de podcast

letsknowthings.substack.com

Nieuwste aflevering

10 nov. 2026

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Afleveringen

Neon 21.06.2022

This week we talk about wheat, DUV lasers, and shortages. We also discuss Russia, supply chains, and microprocessors. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode317 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

Friendshoring 14.06.2022

This week we talk about offshoring, nearshoring, and the TPP. We also discuss onshoring, China, and supply chains. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode316 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

Shein 07.06.2022

This week we talk about fast fashion, waste, and supply chains. We also discuss ZZKKOO, SheInside, and Love Island. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode315 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

ESG Investing 31.05.2022

This week we talk about Elon Musk, the Sullivan Principles, and the Friedman Doctrine. We also discuss Tesla, Exxon, and apartheid. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode314 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

2022 Crypto Crash 24.05.2022

This week we talk about TerraUSD, Luna, and stablecoins. We also discuss tech stocks, Basis, and  uncertainty. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode313 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

Abortion Pills 17.05.2022

This week we talk about medical abortions, Roe v. Wade, and minoritarianism. We also discuss Plan B, mifepristone, and misoprostol. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode312 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

Mass Timber 10.05.2022

This week we talk about curtain walls, elevators, and the International Building Code. We also discuss concrete, steel, and the Build With Strength Coalition. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode311 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

Shanghai Lockdown 03.05.2022

This week we talk about Omicron, the Goose Group, and food shortages. We also discuss Beijing, Shenzhen, and Xi Jinping. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode310 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

Real Estate Companies 26.04.2022

This week we talk about Zillow, renting, and HOAs. We also discuss inflation, mortgages, and NIMBYs. Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode309 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

Sri Lanka 19.04.2022

This week we talk about the Dominion of Ceylon, Colombo, and foreign reserves. We also discuss debt defaults, the Portuguese, and the Chola Empire. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode308 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

Solar 12.04.2022

This week we talk about passive solar, the IPCC report, and the potential of panels. We also discuss the new Ember report on clean energy, practical optimism, and heat. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode307 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

International Telecommunication Union 05.04.2022

This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards. We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode306 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

BA.2 Bump 29.03.2022

This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague. We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode305 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

Staple Foods 22.03.2022

This week we talk about wheat, corn, and breadbaskets. We also discuss globalization, rice bowls, and incentives. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode304 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

False Narratives 15.03.2022

This week we talk about misinformation, bias, and Radio Free Europe. We also discuss the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and aggression justification. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode303 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

International Law 08.03.2022

This week we talk about Ukraine, sanctions, and the New World Order. We also discuss nukes, Russia, and Westphalian sovereignty. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode302 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

Speculation 01.03.2022

This week we talk about meme stocks, sports betting, and bubbles. We also discuss addictive apps, the Super Bowl, and speculative hype cycles. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode301 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

Car Accidents 22.02.2022

This week we talk about car ownership per capita, crash fatalities, and pandemic-era traffic. We also discuss Jevon's Paradox, pedestrians, and Complete Streets. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode300 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

Endemic COVID 15.02.2022

This week we talk about smallpox, the flu, and pan-coronavirus vaccines. We also discuss lockdowns, mask mandates, and pandemic trends. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode299 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

Nuclear Fusion 08.02.2022

This week we talk about tokamaks, inertial confinement fusion, and magnetic fields. We also discuss the NIF, renewable energy, and ITER. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...

Free Information 01.02.2022

This week we talk about Sci-Hub, Public Domain Day, and libraries. We also discuss science journals, copyright, and incentives. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode297 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

Kazakhstan 25.01.2022

This week we talk about NATO, the CSTO, and the Soviet Union. We also discuss Ukraine, Putin, and the October Revolution. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode296 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

Non-Fungible Tokens 18.01.2022

This week we talk about Ethereum, Colored Coins, and NFTs. We also discuss crypto, pump and dump schemes, and speculation. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode295 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

Private Space Stations 11.01.2022

This week we talk about the ISS, Axiom, and Orbital Reef We also discuss Mir, Almaz, and the Tiangong Space Station. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode294 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

Pegasus Spyware 04.01.2022

This week we talk about NSO Group, Mattel, and Poland. We also discuss vulnerabilities, human rights activists, and Citizen Lab. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode293 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

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