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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:

Tactical Nukes May 30, 2023

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This week we talk about the Tsar Bomba, the Davy Crockett, and hypersonic missiles.

We also discuss Kyiv, mutually assured destruction, and Cold War thinking.

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

New Offensive in Ukraine May 23, 2023

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This week we talk about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the grand realignment, and tanks.

We also discuss F-15s, spheres of influence, and Zelenskyy.

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

AVOD and FAST May 16, 2023

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This week we talk about Tucker Carlson, Disney Plus, and free ad-supported TV.

We also discuss ad-supported video-on-demand, the new streaming wars, and the pivot to video.

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 Crises May 09, 2023

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This week we talk about student debt, real estate, and local government financing vehicles.

We also discuss credit cards, the Belt and Road Initiative, and frontier markets.

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

El Niño May 02, 2023

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This week we talk about snow water equivalents, ENSO, and the Walker circulation.

We also discuss climate bands, La Niña, and warming oceanic surface temperatures.

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

CBAMs Apr 25, 2023

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This week we talk about carbon leakage, the EU, and the GDPR.

We also discuss carbon border adjustment mechanisms, globalization, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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

The Discord Leaks Apr 18, 2023

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This week we talk about Discord, War Thunder, and intelligence leaks.

We also discuss spy ops, infiltration, and Minecraft forums.

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

Immigration and Automation Apr 11, 2023

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This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation.

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

Revenue Sharing Apr 04, 2023

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This week we talk about TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

We also discuss LLMs, ad revenue sharing deals, and automation.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode357

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

The Hydrogen Spectrum Mar 28, 2023

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This week we talk about hydrogen colors, use-cases, and sources.

We also discuss the fossil fuel-based economy, batteries, and fuel cells.

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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