Topic: Kathy Ashton

A brief aside notes a potential reference to the "No Agenda" show in the children's program *Doodlebops*. The hosts then return to Hillary Clinton's meeting with EU High Representative Kathy Ashton. They discuss the "clippity-clop" of their diplomatic meetings and Clinton's comments in Munich regarding Europe as America's "partner of first resort" on global challenges.

Diplomatic efforts continue in Syria as an advanced UN team prepares to monitor a promised truce under Kofi Annan's peace plan. U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice expresses skepticism about the Syrian government's commitment to ending the assault on civilians. The hosts note the rebranding of the "Friends of Syria" group and the role of EU representative Kathy Ashton.