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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:

Pay To Preserve Nov 16, 2021

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This week we talk about Gabon, carbon credits, and the Central African Forest Initiative.

We also discuss Uganda, green investments, and blue bonds.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode286

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

Lebanon & Saudi Arabia Nov 09, 2021

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This week we talk about Beirut, Hezbollah, and France.

We also discuss proxy conflicts, fossil fuel wealth, and government incompetence.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode285

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

Sudan Nov 02, 2021

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This week we talk about military coups, the Kushites, and al-Bashir.

We also discuss Egypt, Nubia, and South Sudan.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode284

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

Strikes Oct 26, 2021

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This week we talk about missing workers, employment numbers, and Royal Necropolis employees.

We also discuss the Chartist Petition, slaughterhouses, and unions.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode283

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

Eco-Anxiety Oct 19, 2021

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This week we talk about baby booms, cost internalization, and the climate.

We also discuss externalities, branding, and periods of uncertainty.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode282

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

Hacks & Leaks Oct 12, 2021

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This week we talk about the Pandora Papers, Epik, and Apple.

We also discuss the Facebook whistleblower, tax avoidance, and Anonymous.

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 Oct 05, 2021

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This week we talk about the Public Debt Act, bonds, and debt ceiling crises.

We also discuss The Coin, Reconciliation, and political power struggles.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode280

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

Chain of Command Sep 28, 2021

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This week we talk about Mark Milley, Donald Trump, and China.

We also discuss the Joint Chiefs of Staff, treason, and the chain of command.

Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode279

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

Buy Now Pay Later Sep 21, 2021

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This week we talk about layaway, debt, and BNPL.

We also discuss K-Mart, the Great Depression, and credit.

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

Preowned Clothing Sep 14, 2021

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This week we talk about ragpickers, vintage fashion, and resale platforms.

We also discuss refurbished, recycled, and used clothing.

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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