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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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Naloxone Jan 10, 2023

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This week we talk about Narcan, Kloxxado, and Fentanyl.

We also discuss overdoses, opioids, and OTC.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode345

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

Password Vaults Jan 03, 2023

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This week we talk about signs and countersigns, passkeys, and the LastPass hack.

We also discuss quantum computing, security experts, and arbitrary strings of characters.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode344

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

Last Week of the Year Break Dec 27, 2022

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Folks!

I'm taking a week-ish off at the tail-end of 2022, so there isn't a normal episode today (though LKT patrons and Understandary members will receive this month's bonus episode this Thursday as usual).

We'll be back on the normal schedule next Tuesday (the first week of 2023)—thanks so much for listening, and a happy new year to you and yours from here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA :)

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

ChatGPT Dec 20, 2022

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This week we talk about OpenAI, DALL-E 2, and voice assistants.

We also discuss snake oil, AI, and GPT-4.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode343

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

BYD Dec 13, 2022

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This week we talk about Tesla, EVs, and Chinese brands.

We also discuss California, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the green economy.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode342

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

Voice Assistants Dec 06, 2022

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This week we talk about Alexa, Matter, and the tech industry pullback.

We also discuss Siri, ELIZA, and Echo devices.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode341

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

Low-Carbon Concrete Nov 29, 2022

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This week we talk about steel, calcium carbonate, and the construction industry.

We also discuss emissions, COP27, and incentives.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode340

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

Crypto Contagion Nov 22, 2022

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This week we talk about SBF, FTX, and Binance.

We also discuss bank runs, FTT, and financial contagions.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode339

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

US Midterms 2022 Nov 15, 2022

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This week we talk about Congress, the Red Ripple, and voter turnout.

We also discuss polling, Trump, and DeSantis.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode338

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

US-Saudi Relations Nov 08, 2022

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This week we talk about MBS, Biden, and OPEC Plus.

We also discuss the clean energy transition, fistbumps, and kowtowing.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode337

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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