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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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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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32:40

African Swine Fever

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/06/18

This week we talk about panzootics, pigs, and the pork industry.We also discuss China’s meat market, globalized viruses, and preventative culling. 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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38:12

Cold Fusion

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/06/11

This week we talk about isotopes, the Fleischmann-Pons experiment, and pathological science.We also discuss free energy suppression conspiracy theories, Google’s X Development, and the cold case of cold fusion. 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

Ransomware

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/06/04

This week we talk about The Shadow Brokers, patches, and EternalBlue.We also discuss OTA programming, cyberwar, and the NSA’s TAO. 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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31:10

Sandbox Gaming

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/05/28

This week we talk about augmented reality, street art, and Minecraft Earth.We also discuss user interfaces, Microsoft, and Pokémon Go. 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

Venezuela

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/05/21

This week we talk about coups, Simón Bolívar, and Nicolás Maduro.We also discuss chavismo, international politics, and the human cost of national conflict. 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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47:39

Guns in America

Let"s Know Things ·

2019/05/14

This week we talk about mass shootings, the NRA, and fire lances.We also discuss hand cannons, gun legislation, and amplified violence. 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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