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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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29:01

Opioid Crisis

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/05/11

This week we talk about drugs, Nazis, and the Sackler family.We also discuss oxycodone, OxyContin, and bankruptcy. 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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29:31

Long COVID

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/05/04

This week we talk about anosmia, scented candles, and post-infection health issues.We also discuss COVID long-haulers, the second pandemic, and snake oil salesmen. 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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24:27

Chad

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/04/27

This week we talk about the Republic of Chad, Free France, and Idriss Déby.We also discuss Hissène Habré, Félix Éboué, and FACT. 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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27:49

Dark Patterns

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/04/20

This week we talk about confirmshaming, auto opt-ins, and WinRed.We also discuss campaign contributions, Columbia House, and money bombs. 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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31:54

Nuclear Weapons

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/04/13

This week we talk about nuclear proliferation, the Manhattan Project, and Britain's nuclear arsenal.We also discuss the Decade of Concern, Taiwan as a flashpoint, and the history of nuclear armament. 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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30:11

Offshore Wind Power

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/04/06

This week we talk about windmills, windpumps, and wind turbines.We also discuss Biden's infrastructure proposal, megawatts, and birds. 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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34:22

Artificial Scarcity

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/03/30

This week we talk about NFTs, scarcity, and the Diamond-Water Paradox.We also discuss tokens, Beeple, and Bitcoin. 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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39:57

Our Plague Year

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/03/23

This week we talk about vaccine diplomacy, immunization passports, and the cost of shutdowns.We also discuss the Great Plague of London, A Journal of the Plague Year, and Samuel Pepys. 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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29:20

Cyberwarfare

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/03/16

This week we talk about Stuxnet, Hafnium, and SolarWinds.We also discuss espionage, proportionality, and APT 69420. 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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26:21

Management Consultancies

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/03/09

This week we talk about McKinsey, Taylorism, and Purdue Pharma.We also discuss Fordism, scientific management, and Enron. 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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28:02

Food Delivery Apps

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/03/02

This week we talk about Pizzanet, Cyberslice, and GrubHub.We also discuss DoorDash, World Wide Waiter, and food delivery apps. 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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25:10

App Tracking Transparency

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/02/23

This week we talk about cookies, ATT, and IDFAs.We also discuss Federated Learning of Cohorts, targeted ads, and Facebook. 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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32:17

Meme Squeeze

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/02/16

This week we talk about Dogecoin, GameStop, and the short squeeze.We also discuss Bitcoin, Greater Fools, and bubbles. 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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27:04

Myanmar coup

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/02/09

This week we talk about Aung San, the Anglo-Burmese Wars, and the 2021 Myanmar military coup.We also discuss Aung San Suu Kyi, genocide, and the politics of democracy. 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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29:35

Russian Protests

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/02/02

This week we talk about the Soviet Union, Alexei Navalny, and Vladimir Putin.We also discuss Russia of the Future, protests, and Putin's Palace. 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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29:26

Relaxation Drinks

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/01/26

This week we talk about GABA, Driftwell, and functional beverages.We also discuss L-Theanine, magnesium, and marketing. 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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29:36

Digital Services Act

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/01/19

This week we talk about Section 230, Trump’s online bans, and extraterritorial jurisdiction.We also discuss the Digital Markets Act, liability, and the European Union. 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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31:13

Post-Stagnation

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/01/12

This week we talk about The Great Stagnation, Robert Solow, and total factor productivity.We also discuss low-hanging economic fruit, technological innovations, and looms. 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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31:53

Debt Cancellation

Let"s Know Things ·

2021/01/05

This week we discuss seisachtheia, Jubilee years, and student debt cancellation.We also discuss Solon, healthcare, and the cost of higher education in the US. 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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28:03

Qatari World Cup

Let"s Know Things ·

2020/12/29

This week we talk about Qatar, the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and carbon neutrality.We also discuss Middle Eastern conflicts, sporting event diplomacy, and human rights. 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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