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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:

mRNA Vaccines Dec 01, 2020

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This week we talk about Messenger RNA, recombinant vaccines, and COVID.

We also discuss the history of vaccine development, variolation, and efficacy versus effectiveness.

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

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Nov 24, 2020

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This week we talk about RCEP, diplomacy, and the TPP.

We also discuss the CPTPP, trade liberalization, and geopolitical gravity.

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

End SARS Protests Nov 17, 2020

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This week we talk about coups, Nigeria, and #EndSARS.

We also discuss the Spacial Anti-Robbery Squad, SWAT, and the Lekki Massacre.

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

Hydrogen Power Nov 10, 2020

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This week we talk about fuel cells, steam reforming, and electrolyzers.

We also discuss the hydrogen economy, fracking, and the race between the EU and China to claim hydrogen fuel dominance.

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

COVID-19 Update Nov 03, 2020

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This week we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, thus far, and what might happen next.

We also discuss air circulation, face masks, and secondary consequences.

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

EV Skateboard Platforms Oct 27, 2020

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This week we talk about economies of scale, Foxconn, and the skateboardification of the electric vehicle world.

We also discuss EV economics, vertical integration, and Tesla.

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

Workplace Politics Oct 20, 2020

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This week we talk about lobbying, Coinbase, and stakeholder capitalism.

We also discuss the attempt to be apolitical, neutrality as non-neutrality, and venture capitalists.

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

Mass Pardons Oct 13, 2020

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This week we talk about United Nations conventions, cannabis legality, and pardons.

We also discuss the US incarceration rate, the War on Drugs, and hemp.

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

Climate Pledges Oct 06, 2020

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This week we talk about UN climate talks, corporate responsibility, and carbon neutrality.

We also discuss China, the Paris Agreement, and the 75th United Nations General Assembly.

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 FinCEN Files Sep 29, 2020

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This week we talk about Al Capone, money laundering, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

We also discuss document leaks, tax evasion, and suspicious activity reports.

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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