Let's Know Things

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

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 33m. Bisher sind 836 Folge(n) erschienen. .

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 21 days 5 hours 49 minutes

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episode 23: Wear This Label


On this week's episode of Let's Know Things, we talk about logotypes and brands, alongside social psychology and sexual fluidity.

We'll also touch on Platonic Idealism and frenemy heuristics.

Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright.

For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com


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 November 2, 2016  1h4m
 
 

Freedom & Restriction


On this week’s episode of Let’s Know Things, we talk about freedom, the restriction of freedom, and the very thin line between the two.


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 October 26, 2016  43m
 
 

episode 22: Freedom & Restriction


On this week's episode of Let's Know Things, we talk about freedom, the restriction of freedom, and the very thin line between the two.

We also discuss democracy, immigration, and the Burkini.

Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright.

For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com


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 October 26, 2016  43m
 
 

Nuclear Diplomacy


This week, we talk about nuclear weapons and how they’re often more useful as threats and geopolitical chess pieces than as actual munitions we intend to use.


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 October 19, 2016  1h3m
 
 

episode 21: Nuclear Diplomacy


This week, we talk about nuclear weapons and how they're often more useful as threats and geopolitical chess pieces than as actual munitions we intend to use.

We also discuss Korean War history, the new offensive methods the world's governments (and non-governmental entities) are beginning to use, and how North Korea is upsetting a very precarious balance.

Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright...


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 October 19, 2016  1h3m
 
 

Hands-Free


This week we talk about the burgeoning hands-free audio movement, the technologies that are depending on and amplifying this progression, and why it’s being promoted as a next-generation UI.


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 October 12, 2016  1h12m
 
 

episode 20: Hands-Free


This week we talk about the burgeoning hands-free audio movement, the technologies that are depending on and amplifying this progression, and why it's being promoted as a next-generation UI.

We also touch on podcasting technology, Nintendo Rumble Paks, and digital privacy.

Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright.

For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com.


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 October 11, 2016  1h13m
 
 

Magic That Works


In this episode we talk about magic that works: forces that grant us additional powers here in the real world.


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 October 5, 2016  54m
 
 

episode 19: Magic That Works


In this episode we talk about magic that works: forces that grant us additional powers here in the real world.

We also touch on paganism, social constructionism, how to take down New York.

Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright.

For more information about the podcast, visit letsknowthings.com.


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 October 5, 2016  55m
 
 

Colossal & Connected


On this episode, we talk about great big events, the interconnectedness of everything, and why it’s so difficult for us to perceive outsized happenings — or in some cases even believe they exist.


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 September 28, 2016  47m