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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:

The Great Resignation Jun 29, 2021

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This week we talk about job reports, Chartism, and the eight-hour workday.

We also discuss work from home arrangements, the minimum wage, and quitting.

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

The Food and Drug Administration Jun 22, 2021

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This week we talk about smallpox, the FDA, and Aducanumab.

We also discuss Biogen, regulatory capture, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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

Charging Stations Jun 15, 2021

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This week we talk about 7-Eleven, Tesla, and direct-current charging.

We also discuss Studebaker Automobile Company, wireless charging, and hydrogen.

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

Malaria Jun 08, 2021

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This week we talk about quinine, the R21 vaccine, and Anopheles.

We also discuss mosquitoes, repellents, and the World Health Organization.

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

Wolf Warriors Jun 01, 2021

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This week we talk about Chen Duxiu, online propaganda, and Wolf Warrior 2.

We also discuss Xi Jinping, colonialism, and Confucius Institutes.

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

Ransomware Franchising May 25, 2021

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This week we talk about DarkSide, Colonial Pipeline, and Exit Scams.

We also discuss Khnumhotep II, the Caesar cipher, and Ireland's healthcare system.

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

Bolsonaro's Brazil May 18, 2021

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This week we talk about Jair Bolsonaro, the Marajoara, and Lula.

We also discuss the Amazon Rainforest, sugarcane, and Portugal.

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

Opioid Crisis May 11, 2021

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This week we talk about drugs, Nazis, and the Sackler family.

We also discuss oxycodone, OxyContin, and bankruptcy.

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

Long COVID May 04, 2021

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This week we talk about anosmia, scented candles, and post-infection health issues.

We also discuss COVID long-haulers, the second pandemic, and snake oil salesmen.

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

Chad Apr 27, 2021

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This week we talk about the Republic of Chad, Free France, and Idriss Déby.

We also discuss Hissène Habré, Félix Éboué, and FACT.

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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