In the Know

Welcome to In the Know, your new favourite news and politics podcast hosted by Lynsey Pham. Each episode, I’ll break down the biggest headlines and unpack key political issues and topics. A new episode is released every other Friday @8am!

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Episodes

Friday Nov 14, 2025

The influence of social media and AI on politics is growing by the day. One by one, people are becoming more polarized and susceptible to misinformation. Will we be able to get out of online echo chambers and still have productive conversations? Or has the feed already won?

Episode 12 - BRICS

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Friday Oct 31, 2025

What is BRICS, and why is it being talked about so much nowadays? Are they really able to reshape the Western-led world order as we know it? Find out in this week's episode of In the Know. 

Episode 11 - Proxy Wars

Friday Oct 17, 2025

Friday Oct 17, 2025

Smaller countries are often used as pawns in the chess game between global superpowers. Join me as I discuss proxy wars, with LOTS of examples, and an in-depth conversation on the morality of it all.  

Friday Oct 03, 2025

The world's most dangerous weapon has only ever been used twice in conflict - and it was in 1945. In this episode, I dive into nuclear weapons, how they started, how they shaped global politics, and what the future looks like with them in it (or without). 

Friday Sep 19, 2025

A military conflict between China and Taiwan is a significant issue in 21st-century politics. Join me as I discuss the historical, political, economic, and military dimensions of the two countries. 

Friday Jun 13, 2025

"I know not with what weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and stones" - Albert Einstein. Join me in this week's episode, where I discuss the history of military technology and strategy, its evolution into modern warfare, and what lies ahead.

Friday May 16, 2025

Can Alberta really separate from Canada? In this week's episode of In the Know, I explore the separatist movement, its roots in Canada, and its relevance to a potential referendum in Alberta.

Friday Apr 18, 2025

This week, I explore the platforms of three major political parties in Canada: the Liberals, the Conservatives, and the NDP, ahead of the federal election on April 28th. Don't forget to vote!

Friday Apr 11, 2025

Space is so much more than the sun, the moon, and the stars. It's full of limitless possibilities for geopolitical advantages! This week, I will discuss the reasoning behind public and private entities' infatuation with space.

Friday Apr 04, 2025

This week, I pose a question that has become quite relevant lately: Should Canada join the European Union? Sounds crazy, right? You decide.

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