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Let’s Know Things — News & Politics
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

Copyright: © 2018 Colin Wright

Latest Episodes:

Room-Temperature Superconductors Aug 08, 2023

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This week we talk about LK-99, mercury, and resistance.

We also discuss online citizen science, physics, and replication issues.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Extreme Heat Aug 01, 2023

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This week we talk about Phoenix, Death Valley, and heat pumps.

We also discuss the greenhouse effect, cascading systems, and energy-related power.

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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

Automated Journalism Jul 25, 2023

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This week we talk about Genesis, the Associated Press, and Glorbo.

We also discuss Wikipedia, G/O Media, and ChatGPT.

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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

Entertainment Strikes Jul 18, 2023

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This week we talk about the WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and AI.

We also discuss streaming platforms, residuals, and entertainment industry economics.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Social Graph Jul 11, 2023

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This week we talk about Threads, Meta, and the Fediverse.

We also discuss Instagram, follower migrations, and the social media landscape.

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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

International Monetary Fund Jul 04, 2023

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This week we talk about the IMF, the Paris Club, and Pakistan.

We also discuss the international monetary system, sovereign debt, and debt traps.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Work From Home Jun 27, 2023

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This week we talk about mouse jigglers, bossware, and the WFH revolution.

We also discuss blitzscaling, quiet quitting, and return-to-office demands.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Reddit Blackout Jun 20, 2023

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This week we talk about AI, Reddit, and scraping.

We also discuss John Oliver, protests, and LLMs.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Particulates Jun 13, 2023

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This week we talk about wildfires, PM 2.5 particles, and globalization.

We also discuss PM 10 particles, the health impacts of bad air, and PFAS.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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

Debt Ceiling Deal Jun 06, 2023

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This week we talk about the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Speaker McCarthy, and the US debt limit.

We also discuss President Biden, economic crises, and MAGA Republicans.

Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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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