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
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Jan 5, 2021 • 32min
Debt Cancellation
This week we discuss seisachtheia, Jubilee years, and student debt cancellation.We also discuss Solon, healthcare, and the cost of higher education in the US. 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
Dec 29, 2020 • 28min
Qatari World Cup
This week we talk about Qatar, the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and carbon neutrality.We also discuss Middle Eastern conflicts, sporting event diplomacy, and human rights. 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
Dec 22, 2020 • 27min
Thai Protests
This week we talk about the Chakri dynasty, the Siamese Revolution of 1932, and the 2020 Thai protests.We also discuss the FFP, the Tai peoples, and German ski resorts. 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
Dec 15, 2020 • 26min
Protein Folding Problem
This week we talk about SETI@home, macromolecules, and AlphaFold2.We also discuss proteins, Foldit, and CASP. 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
Dec 8, 2020 • 28min
WebRTC
This week we talk about the iOS App Store, GeForce Now, and web-based gaming.We also discuss Android, Fortnite, and browser capabilities. 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
Dec 1, 2020 • 29min
mRNA Vaccines
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
Nov 24, 2020 • 23min
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
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
Nov 17, 2020 • 29min
End SARS Protests
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
Nov 10, 2020 • 25min
Hydrogen Power
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
Nov 3, 2020 • 41min
COVID-19 Update
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
