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
https://letsknowthings.substack.com/podcast
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 21 days 4 hours 44 minutes
Hubble Space Telescope
This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons.
episode 271: Hubble Space Telescope
This week we talk about remote fixes, the James Webb Space Telescope, and balloons.
We also discuss ultraviolet radiation, hardware hardening, and the history of telescopes.
Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings& letsknowthings.com/support
Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com
My daily news summary: onesentencenews.com
My other podcast: brainlenses.com
Peruvian 2021 Election
This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.
episode 270: Peruvian 2021 Election
This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.
We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups.
Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings& letsknowthings.com/support
Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com
My daily news summary: onesentencenews.com
My other podcast: brainlenses.com
episode 269: Delta Variant
This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day.
We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data.
Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings& letsknowthings.com/support
Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com
My daily news summary: onesentencenews.com
My other podcast: brainlenses.com
episode 268: Extreme Heat
This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes.
We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change.
Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings& letsknowthings.com/support
Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com
My daily news summary: onesentencenews.com
My other podcast: brainlenses.com
Animal Welfare
This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience.