Topic: Ed Royce

Republican Young Kim made history as the first Korean-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, winning California’s 39th district. Despite the significance of her victory, major networks including PBS, CBS, and NBC largely ignored her achievement while celebrating Democratic diversity. Kim's win is presented as a counter-narrative to the "blue wave" and a failure of mainstream media to acknowledge Republican diversity.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4278, known as the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for security personnel and weaponry. Congressman Ed Royce emphasized the need to counter Russian propaganda by increasing funding for Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America. The hosts liken these broadcasting efforts to the American version of Russia Today.

Congressman Ed Royce advocated for lifting restrictions on U.S. crude oil and natural gas exports to counter Russia's energy monopoly in Eastern Europe. The discussion highlights Gazprom's history of cutting off gas supplies to Ukraine during payment disputes. The hosts express skepticism regarding claims that exporting gas will end domestic flaring, citing conflicting EPA regulations.