Let's Know Things

This week we talk about the Tsar Bomba, the Davy Crockett, and hypersonic missiles. We also discuss Kyiv, mutually assured destruction, and Cold War thinking. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the grand realignment, and tanks. We also discuss F-15s, spheres of influence, and Zelenskyy. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about Tucker Carlson, Disney Plus, and free ad-supported TV. We also discuss ad-supported video-on-demand, the new streaming wars, and the pivot to video. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about student debt, real estate, and local government financing vehicles.  We also discuss credit cards, the Belt and Road Initiative, and frontier markets. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about snow water equivalents, ENSO, and the Walker circulation. We also discuss climate bands, La Niña, and warming oceanic surface temperatures. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about carbon leakage, the EU, and the GDPR. We also discuss carbon border adjustment mechanisms, globalization, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about Discord, War Thunder, and intelligence leaks. We also discuss spy ops, infiltration, and Minecraft forums. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode357 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

This week we talk about hydrogen colors, use-cases, and sources. We also discuss the fossil fuel-based economy, batteries, and fuel cells. Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com 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

This week we talk about Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Capital We also discuss interest rates, the FDIC, and too big to fail. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode355 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

This week we talk about H5N1, poultry, and globalization. We also discuss COVID-19, influenza types, and inflation. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode254 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

This week we talk about 10x-ing, blitzscaling, and the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy. We also discuss Uber, Bird, and savings accounts. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode353 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

This week we talk about Putin, NATO, and the international order. We also discuss Kyiv, buffer countries, and invasion incentives. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode352 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

This week we talk about Otto von Bismark, Medicare, and demographic lopsidedness. We also discuss Social Security, Biden, and globalization. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode351 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

This week we talk about Project Mogul, Chinese airships, and the Cold War. We also discuss UFOs, Roswell, and wolf warriors. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode350 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

This week we talk about regulations, the Reagan administration, and market manipulation. We also discuss tech layoffs, market caps, and dividends. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode349 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

This week we talk about patent medicine, BMI, and semaglutide. We also discuss leptin, tirzepatide, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode348 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

This week we talk about gunmakers, blacksmiths, and Lina Khan. We also discuss the FTC, employer-employee relations, and competition law. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode347 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

This week we talk about open standards, custom chips, and China. We also discuss Android, tier-one platforms, and the internet of things. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode346 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

This week we talk about Narcan, Kloxxado, and Fentanyl. We also discuss overdoses, opioids, and OTC. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode345 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

This week we talk about signs and countersigns, passkeys, and the LastPass hack. We also discuss quantum computing, security experts, and arbitrary strings of characters. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode344 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

Folks! I'm taking a week-ish off at the tail-end of 2022, so there isn't a normal episode today (though LKT patrons and Understandary members will receive this month's bonus episode this Thursday as usual). We'll be back on the normal schedule next Tuesday (the first week of 2023)—thanks so much for listening, and a happy new year to you and yours from here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA :) This is...

This week we talk about OpenAI, DALL-E 2, and voice assistants. We also discuss snake oil, AI, and GPT-4. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode343 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

This week we talk about Tesla, EVs, and Chinese brands. We also discuss California, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the green economy. Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode342 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