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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Nov 12, 2019 • 48min
One-Day Shipping
This week we talk about last mile logistics, transport layer security, and the Paris Agreement.We also discuss Amazon Prime, climate pledges, and the Sears mail order catalog. 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 5, 2019 • 37min
Stalkerware
This week we talk about the Selectric bug, keylogging, and parental monitoring apps.We also discuss Absher, mSpy, and security updates. 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
Oct 29, 2019 • 54min
Soft Power
This week we talk about the NBA, South Park, and Hong Kong.We also discuss Tencent, Blizzard, and Apple’s app store. 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
Oct 22, 2019 • 39min
False Information
This week we talk about misinformation, disinformation, and the SCL Group.We also discuss malinformation, propaganda, and Russian PSYOPs. 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
Oct 15, 2019 • 31min
Secularism
This week we talk about Charvaka, Zeno of Citium, and the New Zealand 2018 census.We also discuss asset poverty, cultural norms, and religiosity in the United States. 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
Oct 8, 2019 • 37min
Alternative Energy Storage
This week we talk about molten salt, lithium mining, and pumped-storage hydroelectricity.We also discuss stacked bricks, wattage, and hydrogen fuel infrastructure. 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
Oct 1, 2019 • 41min
E-Cigarettes
This week we talk about tobacco, vaping, and Juul.We also discuss nicotine, aerosols, and Hon Lik. 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
Sep 25, 2019 • 37min
Pest Control
This week we talk about rats, moa, and New Zealand.We also discuss Macquarie Island, kiwi, and localized species extermination. 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
Sep 17, 2019 • 43min
Surveillance
This week we talk about smart doorbells, Gorgon Stare, and wide-area motion imagery.We also discuss Neighbors, King’s Cross, and facial recognition. 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
Sep 10, 2019 • 33min
Feature Phones
This week we talk about Symbian, Harmony OS, and the JioPhone.We also discuss Pocket PC 2000, Nokia, and KaiOS. 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
