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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

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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26:28

Endemic COVID

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/02/15

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

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32:52

Nuclear Fusion

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/02/08

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/supportShow notes/transcript: letsknowthings.comCheck out my other shows & publications: understandary.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

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28:26

Free Information

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/02/01

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

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26:04

Kazakhstan

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/01/25

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

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28:22

Non-Fungible Tokens

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/01/18

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

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26:27

Private Space Stations

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/01/11

This week we talk about the ISS, Axiom, and Orbital ReefWe 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

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