Max Bennett and Lisa Vega tackle the icy new battleground that everyone’s ignoring—until now. The Arctic, once home to polar bears and melting glaciers, is quickly becoming a militarized playground for superpowers hungry for resources and strategic control.

From Russia planting flags on the seabed to the U.S. scrambling to build icebreakers, we ask the big question: is this the start of a new Cold War, or just a colossal race to control a frozen wasteland? Expect sharp analysis, biting humor, and zero chill as we dig into the Arctic’s hidden treasures, high-stakes posturing, and why everyone suddenly wants a piece of the ice

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 Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.