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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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All Episodes

32:41

Funding Journalism

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/07/05

This week we talk about The Washington Post, Arc XP, and Substack.We also discuss The New York Times, Axios, and newsletters.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode319 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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21:28

Proof-of-Stake

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/06/28

This week we talk about Ethereum, Bitcoin, and The Merge.We also discuss gas flares, proof-of-work, and regulation.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode318 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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22:51

Neon

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/06/21

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

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24:59

Friendshoring

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/06/14

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

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24:49

Shein

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/06/07

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

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23:27

ESG Investing

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/05/31

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

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21:45

2022 Crypto Crash

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/05/24

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

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28:16

Abortion Pills

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/05/17

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

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20:18

Mass Timber

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/05/10

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

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26:02

Shanghai Lockdown

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/05/03

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

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28:14

Real Estate Companies

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/04/26

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

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24:14

Sri Lanka

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/04/19

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

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30:22

Solar

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/04/12

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

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24:46

International Telecommunication Union

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/04/05

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

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24:37

BA.2 Bump

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/03/29

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

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23:14

Staple Foods

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/03/22

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

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26:08

False Narratives

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/03/15

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

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36:07

International Law

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/03/08

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

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27:47

Speculation

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/03/01

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

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28:55

Car Accidents

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/02/22

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

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