Let's Know Things
Colin Wright
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
Episodes
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Mar 16, 2021 • 29min
Cyberwarfare
This week we talk about Stuxnet, Hafnium, and SolarWinds.We also discuss espionage, proportionality, and APT 69420. 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
Mar 9, 2021 • 26min
Management Consultancies
This week we talk about McKinsey, Taylorism, and Purdue Pharma.We also discuss Fordism, scientific management, and Enron. 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
Mar 2, 2021 • 28min
Food Delivery Apps
This week we talk about Pizzanet, Cyberslice, and GrubHub.We also discuss DoorDash, World Wide Waiter, and food delivery apps. 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
Feb 23, 2021 • 25min
App Tracking Transparency
This week we talk about cookies, ATT, and IDFAs.We also discuss Federated Learning of Cohorts, targeted ads, and Facebook. 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
Feb 16, 2021 • 32min
Meme Squeeze
This week we talk about Dogecoin, GameStop, and the short squeeze.We also discuss Bitcoin, Greater Fools, and bubbles. 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
Feb 9, 2021 • 27min
Myanmar coup
This week we talk about Aung San, the Anglo-Burmese Wars, and the 2021 Myanmar military coup.We also discuss Aung San Suu Kyi, genocide, and the politics of democracy. 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
Feb 2, 2021 • 30min
Russian Protests
This week we talk about the Soviet Union, Alexei Navalny, and Vladimir Putin.We also discuss Russia of the Future, protests, and Putin's Palace. 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
Jan 26, 2021 • 29min
Relaxation Drinks
This week we talk about GABA, Driftwell, and functional beverages.We also discuss L-Theanine, magnesium, and marketing. 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
Jan 19, 2021 • 30min
Digital Services Act
This week we talk about Section 230, Trump’s online bans, and extraterritorial jurisdiction.We also discuss the Digital Markets Act, liability, and the European Union. 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
Jan 12, 2021 • 31min
Post-Stagnation
This week we talk about The Great Stagnation, Robert Solow, and total factor productivity.We also discuss low-hanging economic fruit, technological innovations, and looms. 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
