Welcome to the geopolitical bar fight of the century, where the U.S. is nursing a hangover from its superpower days, China’s benching democracy for maximum gains, and Russia? Well, let’s just say Putin’s playing 4D chess while everyone else is using crayons.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega slice through the propaganda like a dull machete, breaking down why this tripolar mess is about to make the Cold War look like a Disney movie. Is the U.S. actually in decline, or just doing its best late-stage empire impression? Will China’s ambitions crash under the weight of its own paranoia? And Russia—seriously, what’s the endgame here?

Expect zero diplomatic filters, sharp analysis, and the kind of brutal humor you need to survive another day in this global circus. Strap in—this ride doesn’t come with seatbelts.

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.