In the Know

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?

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. 

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.  

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). 

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. 

"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.

Illegal immigration was a key issue at the forefront of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. In this week's episode of In the Know, I delve into the realities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations - how and why are they happening, and what are the impacts?

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.

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!

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.