Colin Wright

Let's Know Things

News EN ↓ 527 episodes

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

Author

Colin Wright

Category

News

Podcast website

letsknowthings.substack.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Pest Control 25.09.2019

This week we talk about rats, moa, and New Zealand. We also discuss Macquarie Island, kiwi, and localized species extermination. 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

Surveillance 17.09.2019

This week we talk about smart doorbells, Gorgon Stare, and wide-area motion imagery. We also discuss Neighbors, King’s Cross, and facial recognition. 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

Feature Phones 10.09.2019

This week we talk about Symbian, Harmony OS, and the JioPhone. We also discuss Pocket PC 2000, Nokia, and KaiOS. 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

Let's Know Things Trailer 07.09.2019

You can find out more about the show at letsknowthings.com . ★ 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

Greenland 03.09.2019

This week we discuss Little Norway, Arctic diplomacy, and Project Iceworm. We also discuss Thule Air Base, Henrick Kauffman, and Operation Chrome Dome. 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

The We Company 27.08.2019

This week we talk about SoftBank, WeWork, and S-1 filings. We also discuss Masayoshi Son, Adam Neumann, and initial public offerings. 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

Kashmir 20.08.2019

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

TikTok 13.08.2019

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

Federal Funds Rate 06.08.2019

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

Drought 30.07.2019

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

Audio Industry 23.07.2019

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

Cloud Kitchens 16.07.2019

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

Hypersonic Missiles 09.07.2019

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

I Agree 02.07.2019

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

The Libra Association 25.06.2019

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

African Swine Fever 18.06.2019

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

Cold Fusion 11.06.2019

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

Ransomware 04.06.2019

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

Sandbox Gaming 28.05.2019

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

Venezuela 21.05.2019

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

Guns in America 14.05.2019

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

Fake Meat 07.05.2019

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

African Continental Free Trade Area 30.04.2019

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

The Shirky Principle 23.04.2019

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

Capacitors 16.04.2019

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

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