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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

54:18

Soft Power

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/10/29

This week we talk about the NBA, South Park, and Hong Kong.We also discuss Tencent, Blizzard, and Apple’s app store. 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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38:58

False Information

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/10/22

This week we talk about misinformation, disinformation, and the SCL Group.We also discuss malinformation, propaganda, and Russian PSYOPs. 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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31:11

Secularism

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/10/15

This week we talk about Charvaka, Zeno of Citium, and the New Zealand 2018 census.We also discuss asset poverty, cultural norms, and religiosity in the United States. 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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37:26

Alternative Energy Storage

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/10/08

This week we talk about molten salt, lithium mining, and pumped-storage hydroelectricity.We also discuss stacked bricks, wattage, and hydrogen fuel infrastructure. 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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40:43

E-Cigarettes

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/10/01

This week we talk about tobacco, vaping, and Juul.We also discuss nicotine, aerosols, and Hon Lik. 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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36:42

Pest Control

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/09/25

This week we talk about rats, moa, and New Zealand.We also discuss Macquarie Island, kiwi, and localized species extermination. 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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43:06

Surveillance

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/09/17

This week we talk about smart doorbells, Gorgon Stare, and wide-area motion imagery.We also discuss Neighbors, King’s Cross, and facial recognition. 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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32:34

Feature Phones

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/09/10

This week we talk about Symbian, Harmony OS, and the JioPhone.We also discuss Pocket PC 2000, Nokia, and KaiOS. 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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0:47

Let's Know Things Trailer

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/09/07

You can find out more about the show at letsknowthings.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 letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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31:50

Greenland

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/09/03

This week we discuss Little Norway, Arctic diplomacy, and Project Iceworm.We also discuss Thule Air Base, Henrick Kauffman, and Operation Chrome Dome. 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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37:17

The We Company

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/08/27

This week we talk about SoftBank, WeWork, and S-1 filings.We also discuss Masayoshi Son, Adam Neumann, and initial public offerings. 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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41:31

Kashmir

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/08/20

This week we talk about Smiling Buddha, the British Raj, and Modi’s power grab.We also discuss Jammu & Kashmir, Articles 370 & 35A, and populism. 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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28:58

TikTok

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/08/13

This week we talk about Douyin, ByteDance, and Generation Z.We also discuss Huawei, soft power, and Millennials. 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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36:09

Federal Funds Rate

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/08/06

This week we talk about the business cycle, monetary policy, and the Fed.We also discuss recessions, interest rates, and subprime lending. 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

Drought

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/07/30

This week we talk about wells, arcologies, and desalination.We also discuss climate change, salt water, and Buckminster Fuller. 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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44:55

Audio Industry

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/07/23

This week we talk about virtual assistants, peak podcast, and audiobooks.We also discuss podfade, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 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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44:05

Cloud Kitchens

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/07/16

This week we talk about chuckwagons, food delivery, and ghost kitchens.We also discuss proprietary eponyms, food trucks, and real estate optimization. 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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41:34

Hypersonic Missiles

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/07/09

This week we talk about nuclear strategy, ridiculously fast missiles, and the new global arms race.We also discuss ICBMs, cruise missiles, and vengeance weapons. 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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38:02

I Agree

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/07/02

This week we talk about Restatements of the Law, EULAs, and contract law.We also discuss Terms of Service, informed consent, and the Mueller Report. 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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56:43

The Libra Association

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/06/25

This week we talk about cryptocurrency, remittances, and Facebook’s tough year.We also discuss the unbanked, Tether, and stablecoins. 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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