Germany’s Raccoon Uprising: How Trash Pandas Conquered the Fatherland

Once upon a time, Germany had a raccoon problem. Now, it has a full-blown trash panda insurgency. Armed with maps from 1990 to 2020, Max Bennett and Lisa Vega shred the delusions of nature lovers and expose how these furry bandits went from scattered invaders to outright overlords, with over 0.1 raccoons per hectare turning the country into their personal buffet.

Is this an ecological disaster, a sign of human incompetence, or just proof that raccoons are playing 4D chess while we’re still stuck on checkers? With dark humor, biting sarcasm, and absolutely no respect for polite conservation talk, we dissect the panic, the damage, and the grim reality of a nation under siege. Grab a stiff drink—this one’s gonna trash the place.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.