Let's Know Things

By Colin WrightNews News Commentary

Let's Know Things episodes

November 08, 2022 US-Saudi Relations
This week we talk about MBS, Biden, and OPEC Plus.
We also discuss the clean energy transition, fistbumps, and kowtowing.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode337

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24 min
November 01, 2022 Alt-Tech
This week we talk about Ye, Parler, and Twitter.
We also discuss Cloudflare, Truth Social, and antisemitism.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode336

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27 min
October 25, 2022 Chip War
This week we talk about TSMC, the Three-Body Problem, and economic warfare.
We also discuss fundamental research, technological know-how, and the 2022 Communist Party Congress.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode335

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25 min
October 18, 2022 COVID Winter 2022
This week we talk about Yankee Candles, Long-COVID, and BA.1.1.
We also discuss winter surges, monkeypox, and bivalent boosters.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode334

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28 min
October 11, 2022 Housing Crises
This week we talk about Evergrande, Beanie Babies, and interest rates.
We also discuss the Fed, Xi Jinping, and affordable housing.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode333

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30 min
October 04, 2022 The Kia Challenge
This week we talk about moral panics, TikTok challenges, and immobilizers.
We also discuss Hyundai, catalytic converters, and The Club.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode332

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24 min
September 27, 2022 Russia's Invasion
This week we talk about Ukraine, Putin, and political expediency.
We also discuss protests, conscription, and NATO.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode331

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34 min
September 20, 2022 Frontier Mining
This week we talk about lithium, nodules, and helium-3.
We also discuss the deep ocean, The Metals Company, and obscure regulatory bodies.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode330

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23 min
September 13, 2022 Apple Ads
This week we talk about the iPhone, App Tracking Transparency, and privacy.
We also discuss iOS, Android, and digital online advertising.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode329

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22 min
September 06, 2022 Hydro Power
This week we talk about Sichuan, hydroelectricity, and failure cascades.
We also discuss droughts, heat waves, and virtual power plants.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode328

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24 min

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