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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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27:06

Pegasus Spyware

Let"s Know Things ·

2022/01/04

This week we talk about NSO Group, Mattel, and Poland.We also discuss vulnerabilities, human rights activists, and Citizen Lab.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode293 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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25:21

Log4Shell

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/12/28

This week we talk about Open Source, Log4j, and vulnerabilities.We also discuss Apache, hacking, and patches.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode292 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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23:50

Doomsday Glacier

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/12/21

This week we talk about Thwaites, sea level rise, and the news.We also discuss scientific research, glaciers, and climate change.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode291 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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27:20

Livestream Shopping

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/12/14

This week we talk about Amazon Live, Alibaba, and the pivot to video.We also discuss Douyin, TikTok, and influencers.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode290 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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25:29

Pandemic Travel

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/12/07

This week we talk about tourism, COVID, and Omicron.We also discuss podcasting cadence, uncertainty, and the travel industry.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode289 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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30:47

Winter 2021 COVID Update

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/11/30

This week we talk about antivirals, mandates, and vaccines for kids.We also discuss Europe, vaccine hesitancy, and variants.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode288 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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24:33

Quadcopters

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/11/23

This week we talk about monocopters, helicopters, and drone attacks.We also discuss drone deliveries, Mexican cartels, and power plants.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode287 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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24:13

Pay To Preserve

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/11/16

This week we talk about Gabon, carbon credits, and the Central African Forest Initiative.We also discuss Uganda, green investments, and blue bonds.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode286 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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24:32

Lebanon & Saudi Arabia

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/11/09

This week we talk about Beirut, Hezbollah, and France.We also discuss proxy conflicts, fossil fuel wealth, and government incompetence.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode285 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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29:29

Sudan

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/11/02

This week we talk about military coups, the Kushites, and al-Bashir.We also discuss Egypt, Nubia, and South Sudan.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode284 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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22:08

Strikes

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/10/26

This week we talk about missing workers, employment numbers, and Royal Necropolis employees.We also discuss the Chartist Petition, slaughterhouses, and unions.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode283 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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25:39

Eco-Anxiety

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/10/19

This week we talk about baby booms, cost internalization, and the climate.We also discuss externalities, branding, and periods of uncertainty.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode282 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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26:54

Hacks & Leaks

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/10/12

This week we talk about the Pandora Papers, Epik, and Apple.We also discuss the Facebook whistleblower, tax avoidance, and Anonymous. 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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28:45

Debt Ceiling

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/10/05

This week we talk about the Public Debt Act, bonds, and debt ceiling crises.We also discuss The Coin, Reconciliation, and political power struggles.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode280 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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23:00

Chain of Command

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/09/28

This week we talk about Mark Milley, Donald Trump, and China.We also discuss the Joint Chiefs of Staff, treason, and the chain of command.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode279 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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24:32

Buy Now Pay Later

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/09/21

This week we talk about layaway, debt, and BNPL.We also discuss K-Mart, the Great Depression, and credit. 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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25:08

Preowned Clothing

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/09/14

This week we talk about ragpickers, vintage fashion, and resale platforms.We also discuss refurbished, recycled, and used clothing. 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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37:06

Arms Proliferation

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/09/07

This week we talk about the AK-47, the Taliban, and Afghanistan.We also discuss nuclear nonproliferation, arms deals, and the sturmgewehr. 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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27:28

Carbon Offsets

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/08/31

This week we talk about indulgences, wildfires, and agricultural offsets.We also discuss cap-and-trade, Tesla, and Microsoft. 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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28:12

China's Economic Crackdown

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/08/24

This week we talk about Tencent, the Great Leap Forward, and reforms.We also discuss the yuan, sanctions, and cultural purity. 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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