Colin Wright

Let's Know Things

News EN ↓ 544 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

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Author

Colin Wright

Category

News

Podcast website

letsknowthings.substack.com

Latest episode

Nov 3, 2026

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Episodes

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

Ethics Boards 09.04.2019

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

Generative Adversarial Networks 02.04.2019

This week we talk about Photoshopping, GANs, and Lincoln’s fake body. We also discuss AI-generated cats, scientific discovery, and creative self-consciousness. 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

Privilege Spirals 26.03.2019

This week we talk about mafias, Silicon Valley, and the Ivy League. We also discuss the Traitorous Eight, schadenfreude , and the Matthew Effect. 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

Identity Politics 19.03.2019

This week we talk about labor unions, divide and rule, and identity. We also discuss US political parties, the Combahee River Collective, and labels. 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

Sharenting 12.03.2019

This week we talk about stock photography, augmented reality, and online personhood. We also discuss simultaneous localization and mapping, sharing while a parent, and Mirrorworld. 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

Brand Disassociation 05.03.2019

This week we talk about Disney, YouTube, and crisis management. We also discuss algorithms, recommendation spirals, and ad buyers. 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

Attention 26.02.2019

This week we talk about the Red Market, binge-watching, and peak attention. We also discuss Fortnite, net worth, and corporate 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

Superheavy Elements 19.02.2019

This week we talk about the Periodic Table, the Large Hadron Collider, and the Higgs boson. We also discuss extreme chemistry, particle physics, and Dmitri Mendeleev. 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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