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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Sep 7, 2019 • 47sec
Let's Know Things Trailer
You can find out more about the show at letsknowthings.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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 3, 2019 • 32min
Greenland
This week we discuss Little Norway, Arctic diplomacy, and Project Iceworm.We also discuss Thule Air Base, Henrick Kauffman, and Operation Chrome Dome. 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
Aug 27, 2019 • 37min
The We Company
This week we talk about SoftBank, WeWork, and S-1 filings.We also discuss Masayoshi Son, Adam Neumann, and initial public offerings. 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
Aug 20, 2019 • 42min
Kashmir
This week we talk about Smiling Buddha, the British Raj, and Modi’s power grab.We also discuss Jammu & Kashmir, Articles 370 & 35A, and populism. 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
Aug 13, 2019 • 29min
TikTok
This week we talk about Douyin, ByteDance, and Generation Z.We also discuss Huawei, soft power, and Millennials. 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
Aug 6, 2019 • 36min
Federal Funds Rate
This week we talk about the business cycle, monetary policy, and the Fed.We also discuss recessions, interest rates, and subprime lending. 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
Jul 30, 2019 • 40min
Drought
This week we talk about wells, arcologies, and desalination.We also discuss climate change, salt water, and Buckminster Fuller. 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
Jul 23, 2019 • 45min
Audio Industry
This week we talk about virtual assistants, peak podcast, and audiobooks.We also discuss podfade, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 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
Jul 16, 2019 • 44min
Cloud Kitchens
This week we talk about chuckwagons, food delivery, and ghost kitchens.We also discuss proprietary eponyms, food trucks, and real estate optimization. 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
Jul 9, 2019 • 42min
Hypersonic Missiles
This week we talk about nuclear strategy, ridiculously fast missiles, and the new global arms race.We also discuss ICBMs, cruise missiles, and vengeance weapons. 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
