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Let's Know Things is a show about putting current events into context. Rather than simply discussing the news, in each episode we use a news item as a starting point for a larger discussion...

This week we talk about the Strait of Hormuz, oil, and Russia. We also discuss Patriot missiles, expensive weapons, and peer rivals. Recomme...

This week we talk about Orbán, Hungary, and reformers. We also discuss Fidesz, Tisza, and illiberalism. Recommended Book: I’m Starting to Wo...

This week we talk about Project Glasswing, Anthropic, and Q Day. We also discuss exploit markets, vulnerabilities, and zero days. Recommende...

This week we talk about modems, WiFi, and kinda sorta bribes. We also discuss Huawei, government subsidies, and the FCC. Recommended Book: R...

This week we talk about cheap drones, energy resources, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the war in I...

This week we talk about the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and decapitation attacks. We also discuss Venezuela, Iran, and the Platt Ame...

This week we talk about BYD, Tesla, and the Blade Battery 2.0. We also discuss EVs, internal-combustion engines, and autonomous vehicles. Re...

This week we talk about Khamenei, Trump, and Netanyahu. We also discuss Venezuela, Cuba, and cartels. Recommended Book: Plagues upon the Ear...

This week we talk about Anthropic, the Department of Defense, and OpenAI. We also discuss red lines, contracts, and lethal autonomous system...

This week we talk about Trump’s tariffs, the Supreme Court, and negotiating leverage. We also discuss trade wars, Greenland, and the IEEPA....

This week we talk about mass surveillance, smart doorbells, and the Patriot Stack. We also discuss Amazon, Alexa, and the Super Bowl. Recomm...

This week we talk about OpenAI, nudify apps, and CSAM. We also discuss Elon Musk, SpaceX, and humanistic technology. Recommended Book: Who’s...

This week we talk about the European Union, India, and tariffs. We also discuss trade barriers, free trade, and dumping. Recommended Book: T...

This week we talk about social networks, propaganda, and Oracle. We also discuss foreign adversaries, ByteDance, and X. Recommended Book: Re...

This week we talk about war, inflation, and currency devaluation. We also discuss tyrants, police violence, and social media threats. Recomm...

This week we talk about Venezuela, Maduro, and international law. We also discuss sour crude, extrajudicial killings, and Greenland. Recomme...

This week we talk about prediction markets, incentives, and gambling addiction. We also discuss insider trading, spot-fixing, and Gatorade....

This week we talk about energy consumption, pollution, and bipartisan issues. We also discuss local politics, data center costs, and the Mag...

This week we talk about NVIDIA, AI companies, and the US economy. We also discuss the US-China chip-gap, mixed-use technologies, and export...

This week we talk about in-game skins, investment portfolios, and Counter-Strike 2. We also discuss ebooks, Steam, and digital licenses. Rec...

This week we talk about floods, wildfires, and reinsurance companies. We also discuss the COP meetings, government capture, and air pollutio...

This week we talk about radioactive waste, neutrons, and burn while breeding cycles. We also discuss dry casks, radioactive decay, and urani...

This week we talk about Venezuela, casus belli, and drug smuggling. We also discuss oil reserves, Maduro, and Machado. Recommended Book: Dun...

This week we talk about OxyContin, opium, and the British East India Company. We also discuss isotonitazene, fentanyl, and Perdue. Recommend...

This week we talk about Mach 1, the Bell X-1, and the Concorde. We also discuss the X-59, the Tu-144, and Boom Supersonic. Recommended Book:...

This week we talk about robots, call center workers, and convenience stores. We also discuss investors, chatbots, and job markets. Recommend...

This week we talk about entanglements, monopolies, and illusory money. We also discuss electrification, LLMs, and data centers. Recommended...

This week we talk about trade wars, TACO theory, and Chinese imports. We also discuss negotiation, protectionism, and threat spirals. Recomm...

This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts...

This week we talk about Article 4, big sticks, and spheres of influence. We also discuss Moldova, super powers, and new fronts. Recommended...

This week we talk about corruption, influencers, and pro-monarchy protests. We also discuss Nepalese modern history, Gen Z, and kings. Recom...

This week we talk about stablecoins, crypto assets, and conflicts of interest. We also discuss the crypto industry, political contributions,...

This week we talk about cyberespionage, China, and asymmetrical leverage. We also discuss political firings, hardware infiltration, and Five...

This week we talk about the RSF, coups, and the liberal world order. We also discuss humanitarian aid, foreign conflicts, and genocide. Reco...

This week we talk about General Motors, the Great Recession, and semiconductors. We also discuss Goldman Sachs, US Steel, and nationalizatio...

This week we talk about flesh-eating screwworms, weeds, and the US cattle industry. We also discuss genetic modification, procreation, and t...

This week we talk about tech bubbles, building moats, and infrastructure investment. We also discuss capital expenditure, data centers, and...

This week we talk about surge pricing, Walmart, and the Robinson-Patman Act. We also discuss personal data, AC settings, and Delta’s earning...

This week we talk about lobbying, Steam, and adult-themed games. We also discuss cultural influence, extreme ideologies, and itch.io. Recomm...

This week we talk about the PKK, Turkey, and the DEM Party. We also discuss terrorism, discrimination, and stateless nations. Recommended Bo...

This week we talk about AI therapy chatbots, delusions of grandeur, and sycophancy. We also discuss tech-triggered psychosis, AI partners, a...

This week we talk about crawling, scraping, and DDoS attacks. We also discuss Cloudflare, the AI gold rush, and automated robots. Recommende...

This week we talk about the NOAA, FEMA, and the SSMIS. We also discuss Arctic ice, satellite resolution, and automated weather observation s...

This week we talk about OPEC, the Seven Sisters, and the price of oil. We also discuss fracking, Israel and Iran’s ongoing conflict, and ene...

This week we talk about tit-for-tat warfare, conflict off-ramps, and Israel’s renewed attacks on Iran’s nuclear program. We also discuss the...

This week we talk about drone warfare, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and total war. We also discuss casualty numbers, population superiority...

This week we talk about gene-editing, CRISPR/Cas9, and ammonia. We also discuss the germ line, mad scientists, and science research funding....

This week we talk about greenhouse gases, renewable energy capacity, and China’s economy. We also discuss coal power plants, natural gas, an...

This week we talk about kidnappings, ransoms, and bitcoin. We also discuss crypto wealth, robberies, and memecoins. Recommended Book: The St...

This week we talk about the NHTSA, CAFE standards, and energy efficiency. We also discuss incentive programs, waste heat, and the EPA. Recom...