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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:

New Climate Report Oct 30, 2018

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This week we talk about hurricanes, 1.5˚ Celsius, and the IPCC 2018 special report on climate change.

We also discuss what real climate action looks like, why it probably won’t happen, and things we believe about climate change that probably aren’t accurate.

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

Hardware Hacking Oct 23, 2018

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This week we talk about the Coventry Blitz Conspiracy, Supermicro, and Fancy Bear.

We also discuss state-sponsored hacking, the CIA, and Pearl Harbor.

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

Consumer-Grade Medical Devices Oct 16, 2018

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This week we talk about hypochondria, heart monitoring, and medical device classes.

We also discuss postmarketing surveillance, electrocardiograms, and smartwatches.

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

Selling Privacy Oct 09, 2018

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This week we talk about surveillance, iPhones, and profit margins.

We also discuss vertical integration, Fan Bingbing, and the Chrome browser.

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

Stratigraphy Oct 02, 2018

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This week we talk about the Meghalayan stage, the ICS, and the Law of Superposition.

We also discuss Dr. Guy Middleton, lithostratigraphy, and academic geology shade.

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

Open Source Sep 25, 2018

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This week we talk about Richard Stallman, Wikipedia, and GitHub.

We also discuss Common Clause, Amazon Web Services, and Linux.

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 Trap Sep 18, 2018

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This week we talk about the Safavids, Djibouti, and debt-book diplomacy.

We also discuss the Belt and Road Initiative, China's structural weaknesses, and the Silk Road.

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

Soybeans Sep 11, 2018

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This week we talk about Morse & Piper, fake milk, and the Dust Bowl.

We also discuss FDA standards, plant-based protein, and soybean politics.

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

Flying Cars Sep 04, 2018

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This week we talk about the Ford Flivver, the Space Race, and ideas that came too soon.

We also discuss civil rights, the Nucleon, and ideas that came too late.

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

Apology Tour Aug 28, 2018

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This week we talk about Ambien, reputation management, and the Twinkie Defense.

We also discuss GABA, drug enforcement schedules, and moral judgement.

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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