Buckle up, border watchers—Trump’s got Mexico in his crosshairs again, and this time it’s more than just wall talk. We’re diving into the rebooted MAGA-era playbook where foreign policy looks suspiciously like domestic campaign strategy. Think tariffs as tantrums, drones as diplomacy, and rhetoric that sounds like it was ghostwritten by a drunk sheriff from Texas.

In this episode, Max and Lisa drag the U.S.–Mexico relationship out of the shadows and into the interrogation room. Spoiler: it’s less about policy, more about performance. We’ll unpack how Trump’s bellicose babble shapes trade, migration, and security in a dangerously performative power play—with Mexico stuck between being a neighbor and a narrative.

Get ready for a no-holds-barred take on how the border gets weaponized for political theater, with a side of tacos and drones. You’ll never look at Mexico the same way again—especially if you’re stuck on Trump’s narrative highway.

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.