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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:

Bank Runs Mar 21, 2023

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This week we talk about Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Capital

We also discuss interest rates, the FDIC, and too big to fail.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode355

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

Avian Flu Mar 14, 2023

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This week we talk about H5N1, poultry, and globalization.

We also discuss COVID-19, influenza types, and inflation.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode254

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

Zero Interest-Rate Policy Mar 07, 2023

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This week we talk about 10x-ing, blitzscaling, and the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy.

We also discuss Uber, Bird, and savings accounts.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode353

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

Russian Invasion Anniversary Feb 28, 2023

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This week we talk about Putin, NATO, and the international order.

We also discuss Kyiv, buffer countries, and invasion incentives.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode352

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 Insurance Feb 21, 2023

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This week we talk about Otto von Bismark, Medicare, and demographic lopsidedness.

We also discuss Social Security, Biden, and globalization.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode351

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

Spy Balloons Feb 14, 2023

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This week we talk about Project Mogul, Chinese airships, and the Cold War.

We also discuss UFOs, Roswell, and wolf warriors.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode350

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

Stock Buybacks Feb 07, 2023

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This week we talk about regulations, the Reagan administration, and market manipulation.

We also discuss tech layoffs, market caps, and dividends.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode349

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

Anti-Obesity Medication Jan 31, 2023

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This week we talk about patent medicine, BMI, and semaglutide.

We also discuss leptin, tirzepatide, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode348

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

Non-Competes Jan 24, 2023

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This week we talk about gunmakers, blacksmiths, and Lina Khan.

We also discuss the FTC, employer-employee relations, and competition law.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode347

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

RISC-V Jan 17, 2023

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This week we talk about open standards, custom chips, and China.

We also discuss Android, tier-one platforms, and the internet of things.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode346

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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