
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 498 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

This week we talk about in-game skins, investment portfolios, and Counter-Strike 2.
We also discuss ebooks, Steam, and digital licenses.
Recommended Book: Apple in China by Patrick McGee
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Almost always, if you buy an ebook or game or mo... more
This week we talk about floods, wildfires, and reinsurance companies.
We also discuss the COP meetings, government capture, and air pollution.
Recommended Book: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares
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T... more
This week we talk about radioactive waste, neutrons, and burn while breeding cycles.
We also discuss dry casks, radioactive decay, and uranium.
Recommended Book: Breakneck by Dan Wang
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Radioactive waste, often called nuclear waste, typi... more
This week we talk about Venezuela, casus belli, and drug smuggling.
We also discuss oil reserves, Maduro, and Machado.
Recommended Book: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
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Venezuela, which suffered all sorts of political and economi... more
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I listened to this tonight. It was a great length and I really liked the calm and matter-of-fact manner in which it was presented! Keep up the great work!!!
Interesting, informative, and timely. Always worth a listen.
A wonderful way to learn about many different subjects, broadening your horizons.
I really like the way Colin takes current events and uses them to launch into philosophical discussions of different aspects of our current world that I might never otherwise think about. More about thinking and considering than knowing, but the aspiration justifies the title
In “The Riots” episode there is reference to the EDL being the group that the rioters belonged to. This is not the case as the EDL was disbanded in 2013. The fabrication that EDL members were bussed around the country to spark riots was disproved as court cases show that the rioters were local residents who were not part of the EDF. Enjoyed this podcast until this point.
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Offering a calm and collected take on current events, this podcast focuses on providing nuanced news analysis suitable for a diverse audience. The discussions encompass a wide array of topics, from geopolitical issues and environmental concerns to the latest advancements in technology and public policy. With a distinctive approach that strives to remain unbiased, it addresses complex subjects such as workplace automation, economic implications of tariffs, and the historical context behind contemporary crises. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on thoughtful exploration rather than sensationalism, making it a valuable resource for individuals keen on understanding intricate world events and their impacts.
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Let's Know Things launched 10 years ago and published 498 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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