NATO’s Midlife Crisis: Can It Survive Another Trump Term?

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into NATO’s “midlife crisis” as it faces the potential of another four years under Donald Trump’s unfiltered, America-First policies. With Trump’s disdain for multilateral alliances and his demands for European countries to up their defense spending, NATO’s stability is hanging by a thread. Can this aging alliance hold its ground, or will it crack under the pressure of Trump’s second coming? Expect a sharp, irreverent, and darkly humorous exploration of NATO’s existential dilemma, Trump’s impact on global alliances, and what it all means for future security. 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.