Hold onto your beer steins, because Germany just hit the gym—and it’s not for Oktoberfest. After decades of keeping its military on a leash, Berlin is finally flexing some serious muscle. With Trump ghosting NATO’s bar tab and Europe realizing Uncle Sam might not foot the bill forever, Germany is rolling out tanks, submarines, and a swagger that’d make Bismarck blush.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the unfiltered truth: Is this just responsible rearmament, or are we watching history prepare for a brutal remix? With Trump looming in the background, NATO running on fumes, and Berlin suddenly looking a little too comfortable in the power seat, this episode serves up sharp analysis, savage laughs, and zero diplomatic pleasantries.

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.