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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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International Telecommunication Union Apr 05, 2022

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This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards.

We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode306

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

BA.2 Bump Mar 29, 2022

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This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague.

We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode305

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

Staple Foods Mar 22, 2022

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This week we talk about wheat, corn, and breadbaskets.

We also discuss globalization, rice bowls, and incentives.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode304

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

False Narratives Mar 15, 2022

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This week we talk about misinformation, bias, and Radio Free Europe.

We also discuss the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and aggression justification.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode303

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 Law Mar 08, 2022

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This week we talk about Ukraine, sanctions, and the New World Order.

We also discuss nukes, Russia, and Westphalian sovereignty.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode302

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

Speculation Mar 01, 2022

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This week we talk about meme stocks, sports betting, and bubbles.

We also discuss addictive apps, the Super Bowl, and speculative hype cycles.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode301

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

Car Accidents Feb 22, 2022

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This week we talk about car ownership per capita, crash fatalities, and pandemic-era traffic.

We also discuss Jevon's Paradox, pedestrians, and Complete Streets.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode300

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

Endemic COVID Feb 15, 2022

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This week we talk about smallpox, the flu, and pan-coronavirus vaccines.

We also discuss lockdowns, mask mandates, and pandemic trends.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode299

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

Nuclear Fusion Feb 08, 2022

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This week we talk about tokamaks, inertial confinement fusion, and magnetic fields.

We also discuss the NIF, renewable energy, and ITER.

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Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com

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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

Free Information Feb 01, 2022

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This week we talk about Sci-Hub, Public Domain Day, and libraries.

We also discuss science journals, copyright, and incentives.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode297

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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