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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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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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30:44

Joint Military Exercises

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/08/17

This week we talk about Kriegsppiel, deterrence, and drills.We also discuss Able Archer 83, simulations, and geopolitical posturing. 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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31:06

Natural Gas

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/08/10

This week we talk about methane, Bunsen burners, and green energy.We also discuss brine, street lamps, and front companies. 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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29:52

Hubble Space Telescope

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/08/03

This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons.We also discuss ultraviolet radiation, hardware hardening, and the history of telescopes. 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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35:42

Peruvian 2021 Election

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/07/27

This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups. 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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30:03

Delta Variant

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/07/20

This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day.We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data. 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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31:03

Extreme Heat

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/07/13

This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes.We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change. 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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30:17

Animal Welfare

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/07/06

This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience.We also discuss pain, lab-grown meat, and Humphrey Primatt. 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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35:30

The Great Resignation

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/06/29

This week we talk about job reports, Chartism, and the eight-hour workday.We also discuss work from home arrangements, the minimum wage, and quitting. 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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29:59

The Food and Drug Administration

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/06/22

This week we talk about smallpox, the FDA, and Aducanumab.We also discuss Biogen, regulatory capture, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 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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28:06

Charging Stations

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/06/15

This week we talk about 7-Eleven, Tesla, and direct-current charging.We also discuss Studebaker Automobile Company, wireless charging, and hydrogen. 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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27:13

Malaria

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/06/08

This week we talk about quinine, the R21 vaccine, and Anopheles.We also discuss mosquitoes, repellents, and the World Health Organization. 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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28:44

Wolf Warriors

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/06/01

This week we talk about Chen Duxiu, online propaganda, and Wolf Warrior 2.We also discuss Xi Jinping, colonialism, and Confucius Institutes. 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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31:52

Ransomware Franchising

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/05/25

This week we talk about DarkSide, Colonial Pipeline, and Exit Scams.We also discuss Khnumhotep II, the Caesar cipher, and Ireland's healthcare system. 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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40:24

Bolsonaro's Brazil

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/05/18

This week we talk about Jair Bolsonaro, the Marajoara, and Lula.We also discuss the Amazon Rainforest, sugarcane, and Portugal. 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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