Let's Know Things

This week we talk about the Public Debt Act, bonds, and debt ceiling crises.We also discuss The Coin, Reconciliation, and political power struggles.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode280 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Mark Milley, Donald Trump, and China.We also discuss the Joint Chiefs of Staff, treason, and the chain of command.Show notes/transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode279 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about layaway, debt, and BNPL.We also discuss K-Mart, the Great Depression, and credit. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about ragpickers, vintage fashion, and resale platforms.We also discuss refurbished, recycled, and used clothing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the AK-47, the Taliban, and Afghanistan.We also discuss nuclear nonproliferation, arms deals, and the sturmgewehr. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about indulgences, wildfires, and agricultural offsets.We also discuss cap-and-trade, Tesla, and Microsoft. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Tencent, the Great Leap Forward, and reforms.We also discuss the yuan, sanctions, and cultural purity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Kriegsppiel, deterrence, and drills.We also discuss Able Archer 83, simulations, and geopolitical posturing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about methane, Bunsen burners, and green energy.We also discuss brine, street lamps, and front companies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Pedro Castillo, Keiko Fujimori, and The Shining Path.We also discuss Peruanismo, Fujishock, and bloodless military coups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about COVID variants, France, and Freedom Day.We also discuss the UK, vaccine passports, and insufficient data. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about heat domes, wet-bulb temperatures, and memes.We also discuss wildfires, humidity, and climate change. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, octopuses, and sentience.We also discuss pain, lab-grown meat, and Humphrey Primatt. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about job reports, Chartism, and the eight-hour workday.We also discuss work from home arrangements, the minimum wage, and quitting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about smallpox, the FDA, and Aducanumab.We also discuss Biogen, regulatory capture, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about 7-Eleven, Tesla, and direct-current charging.We also discuss Studebaker Automobile Company, wireless charging, and hydrogen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about quinine, the R21 vaccine, and Anopheles.We also discuss mosquitoes, repellents, and the World Health Organization. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Chen Duxiu, online propaganda, and Wolf Warrior 2.We also discuss Xi Jinping, colonialism, and Confucius Institutes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about DarkSide, Colonial Pipeline, and Exit Scams.We also discuss Khnumhotep II, the Caesar cipher, and Ireland's healthcare system. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Jair Bolsonaro, the Marajoara, and Lula.We also discuss the Amazon Rainforest, sugarcane, and Portugal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about drugs, Nazis, and the Sackler family.We also discuss oxycodone, OxyContin, and bankruptcy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about anosmia, scented candles, and post-infection health issues.We also discuss COVID long-haulers, the second pandemic, and snake oil salesmen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the Republic of Chad, Free France, and Idriss Déby.We also discuss Hissène Habré, Félix Éboué, and FACT. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about confirmshaming, auto opt-ins, and WinRed.We also discuss campaign contributions, Columbia House, and money bombs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about nuclear proliferation, the Manhattan Project, and Britain's nuclear arsenal.We also discuss the Decade of Concern, Taiwan as a flashpoint, and the history of nuclear armament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about windmills, windpumps, and wind turbines.We also discuss Biden's infrastructure proposal, megawatts, and birds. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about NFTs, scarcity, and the Diamond-Water Paradox.We also discuss tokens, Beeple, and Bitcoin. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about vaccine diplomacy, immunization passports, and the cost of shutdowns.We also discuss the Great Plague of London, A Journal of the Plague Year, and Samuel Pepys. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Stuxnet, Hafnium, and SolarWinds.We also discuss espionage, proportionality, and APT 69420. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about McKinsey, Taylorism, and Purdue Pharma.We also discuss Fordism, scientific management, and Enron. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Pizzanet, Cyberslice, and GrubHub.We also discuss DoorDash, World Wide Waiter, and food delivery apps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about cookies, ATT, and IDFAs.We also discuss Federated Learning of Cohorts, targeted ads, and Facebook. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Dogecoin, GameStop, and the short squeeze.We also discuss Bitcoin, Greater Fools, and bubbles. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Aung San, the Anglo-Burmese Wars, and the 2021 Myanmar military coup.We also discuss Aung San Suu Kyi, genocide, and the politics of democracy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the Soviet Union, Alexei Navalny, and Vladimir Putin.We also discuss Russia of the Future, protests, and Putin's Palace. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about GABA, Driftwell, and functional beverages.We also discuss L-Theanine, magnesium, and marketing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Section 230, Trump’s online bans, and extraterritorial jurisdiction.We also discuss the Digital Markets Act, liability, and the European Union. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about The Great Stagnation, Robert Solow, and total factor productivity.We also discuss low-hanging economic fruit, technological innovations, and looms. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss seisachtheia, Jubilee years, and student debt cancellation.We also discuss Solon, healthcare, and the cost of higher education in the US. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Qatar, the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and carbon neutrality.We also discuss Middle Eastern conflicts, sporting event diplomacy, and human rights. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the Chakri dynasty, the Siamese Revolution of 1932, and the 2020 Thai protests.We also discuss the FFP, the Tai peoples, and German ski resorts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about SETI@home, macromolecules, and AlphaFold2.We also discuss proteins, Foldit, and CASP. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the iOS App Store, GeForce Now, and web-based gaming.We also discuss Android, Fortnite, and browser capabilities. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Messenger RNA, recombinant vaccines, and COVID.We also discuss the history of vaccine development, variolation, and efficacy versus effectiveness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about RCEP, diplomacy, and the TPP.We also discuss the CPTPP, trade liberalization, and geopolitical gravity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about coups, Nigeria, and #EndSARS.We also discuss the Spacial Anti-Robbery Squad, SWAT, and the Lekki Massacre. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about fuel cells, steam reforming, and electrolyzers.We also discuss the hydrogen economy, fracking, and the race between the EU and China to claim hydrogen fuel dominance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, thus far, and what might happen next.We also discuss air circulation, face masks, and secondary consequences. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about economies of scale, Foxconn, and the skateboardification of the electric vehicle world.We also discuss EV economics, vertical integration, and Tesla. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe