Topic: Helle Thorning Schmidt

European Union leaders agreed on new measures to fight terrorism, including sharing airline passenger data and removing extremist internet content. The hosts use statistical probability to argue that the legislative response is disproportionate to the actual risk of terror attacks for the average citizen.

Speculation regarding the next President of the European Council focuses on Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Known for her "selfie" with President Obama, Thorning-Schmidt is considered a strong candidate due to her fluency in English and French and her deep ties to the European political establishment through her marriage to Stephen Kinnock.

John Dvorak shares a rumor from "elite" sources claiming President Obama has a romantic interest in Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. The rumor stems from their widely publicized "selfie" during the Nelson Mandela memorial service.

The Netherlands is transitioning to a mandatory smart-chip card system, moving closer to a cashless society. Meanwhile, Helle Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. Economic pressures in the region are leading to the elimination of student subsidies and loans, which the hosts suggest is a move to favor more "docile" international students.