Burning Bright returns with The Narrative Ep. 47: Arctic Alliance, joined by special guest Matt Ehret for a deep-dive into the shifting geopolitical landscape. The episode opens with BB’s trademark cultural commentary before steering into a sprawling conversation on U.S.–Russia dynamics, the evolving multipolar world, and why Americans may need to rethink everything they've been taught about global alliances. Matt shares insights from his recent trip to Russia, the cultural pulse inside the country, and the growing appetite for collaboration over conflict. Together they explore Putin’s relationship with history, the controlled-opposition dynamics shaping East–West tensions, and how Arctic development could unlock a future of cooperation rather than catastrophe. From the failures of past global revolutions to the potentially transformative impact of a U.S.–Russia–China Arctic corridor, this episode pushes beyond headlines and narratives, inviting listeners into a hopeful, complex, and often hidden story about what comes next.