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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:

Arms Proliferation Sep 07, 2021

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This week we talk about the AK-47, the Taliban, and Afghanistan.

We also discuss nuclear nonproliferation, arms deals, and the sturmgewehr.

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

Carbon Offsets Aug 31, 2021

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This week we talk about indulgences, wildfires, and agricultural offsets.

We also discuss cap-and-trade, Tesla, and Microsoft.

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

China's Economic Crackdown Aug 24, 2021

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This week we talk about Tencent, the Great Leap Forward, and reforms.

We also discuss the yuan, sanctions, and cultural purity.

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

Joint Military Exercises Aug 17, 2021

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This week we talk about Kriegsppiel, deterrence, and drills.

We also discuss Able Archer 83, simulations, and geopolitical posturing.

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

Natural Gas Aug 10, 2021

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This week we talk about methane, Bunsen burners, and green energy.

We also discuss brine, street lamps, and front companies.

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

Hubble Space Telescope Aug 03, 2021

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This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons.

We also discuss ultraviolet radiation, hardware hardening, and the history of telescopes.

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

Peruvian 2021 Election Jul 27, 2021

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This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.

We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups.

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

Delta Variant Jul 20, 2021

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This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day.

We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data.

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

Extreme Heat Jul 13, 2021

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This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes.

We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change.

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

Animal Welfare Jul 06, 2021

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This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience.

We also discuss pain, lab-grown meat, and Humphrey Primatt.

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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