Let's Know Things

By Colin WrightNews News Commentary

Let's Know Things episodes

April 12, 2022 Solar
This week we talk about passive solar, the IPCC report, and the potential of panels.
We also discuss the new Ember report on clean energy, practical optimism, and heat.
Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode307

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31 min
April 05, 2022 International Telecommunication Union
This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards.

We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode306

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25 min
March 29, 2022 BA.2 Bump
This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague.

We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode305

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25 min
March 22, 2022 Staple Foods
This week we talk about wheat, corn, and breadbaskets.

We also discuss globalization, rice bowls, and incentives.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode304

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24 min
March 15, 2022 False Narratives
This week we talk about misinformation, bias, and Radio Free Europe.

We also discuss the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and aggression justification.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode303

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27 min
March 08, 2022 International Law
This week we talk about Ukraine, sanctions, and the New World Order.

We also discuss nukes, Russia, and Westphalian sovereignty.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode302

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37 min
March 01, 2022 Speculation
This week we talk about meme stocks, sports betting, and bubbles.

We also discuss addictive apps, the Super Bowl, and speculative hype cycles.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode301

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28 min
February 22, 2022 Car Accidents
This week we talk about car ownership per capita, crash fatalities, and pandemic-era traffic.

We also discuss Jevon's Paradox, pedestrians, and Complete Streets.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode300

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29 min
February 15, 2022 Endemic COVID
This week we talk about smallpox, the flu, and pan-coronavirus vaccines.

We also discuss lockdowns, mask mandates, and pandemic trends.

Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode299

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27 min
February 08, 2022 Nuclear Fusion
This week we talk about tokamaks, inertial confinement fusion, and magnetic fields.

We also discuss the NIF, renewable energy, and ITER.

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33 min

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