Topic: Refugee Crisis

Representative Lauren Boebert declared victory in her Colorado reelection race, which appears headed for a mandatory recount due to a slim 551-vote margin. In Europe, Poland announced that Ukrainian refugees must begin paying for their own accommodations to encourage them to find work. This policy shift comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid have left millions without power during the winter months.

The Dutch government's plan to reduce the national herd by 50% is criticized as a "stick to beat the dog" to seize farmland. Farmer Jeroen van Maanden suggests the real agenda is to acquire cheap land for nature preserves and housing for 100,000 refugees entering the country annually. The hosts discuss the global implications of these policies on food security and property rights.

The "Stand Up For Ukraine" campaign, organized by Global Citizen and the European Union, has reportedly raised 9.1 billion euros in pledges. EU President Ursula von der Leyen announced the funds are intended for refugees and internally displaced persons. The hosts question the transparency of these globalist fundraising efforts and their link to a predicted food crisis.

The audio discusses the rise of the "alt-right" and the "paranoid fringe." It then mocks Gary Johnson's infamous "What is Aleppo?" moment during the 2016 presidential campaign, looping his confusion regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.

Reports from the French port of Calais describe migrants throwing rocks at cars and clashing with police in attempts to reach the UK via the Channel Tunnel. The hosts discuss the possibility of France "opening the channel" and allowing refugees to flood into Britain as a form of political revenge for the Brexit vote.

The European Union moves toward granting visa-free travel to Turkish citizens as part of a deal to stem the flow of migrants. However, tensions remain as Turkey demands the immediate release of 3 billion euros in pledged aid to manage the refugee crisis.

Actress and UN Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visited the Piraeus port near Athens to highlight the plight of thousands of stranded refugees. Her visit was intended to boost humanitarian efforts and coordinate with the Greek government as they face financial demands from Turkey. The hosts mock the idea that a movie star's presence provides meaningful "hope" to those living in makeshift camps.

A listener email from a correspondent using the name Frank Mancuso criticizes the show for its perceived "Trump ass-kissing" and lack of empathy for refugees. The emailer challenges the hosts to imagine their own families without food or water for six months, accusing them of being biased agents for the Trump campaign. The hosts dismiss the criticism, suggesting the listener may be a "Hillary bot" from Brooklyn who is not truly listening to the program's nuances.

Negotiations in Brussels regarding the UK's status were marked by "deepness of drama" as various EU member states leveraged the deal for their own interests. Greece reportedly threatened to block the accord unless other members pledged to keep borders open for refugees, while Belgium pushed for a clause preventing a second renegotiation if the UK votes to leave. The summit was so prolonged that German Chancellor Angela Merkel was famously spotted leaving the building to buy fries during a break in talks.

Former Congressman Mike Rogers appears on CNN to argue that the Paris attacks justify closing European borders to refugees due to potential ISIS infiltration. However, the hosts cite reports from journalists on the ground indicating that borders between Belgium and France remained largely porous despite official announcements. They discuss the logistical impossibility of truly "closing" modern European borders.

A "3x3" report on the European migrant crisis, focusing on ABC News coverage from Lesbos, Greece. The report highlights the milestone of one million asylum seekers in Europe. The hosts comment on the massive piles of discarded life preservers on Greek beaches, jokingly suggesting an entrepreneurial opportunity to recycle and resell them to incoming refugees.

Citizens in a small Dutch village protested the expansion of a local asylum seeker center, leading to an attack on an official's car. The hosts discuss the growing tension in Europe as quotas for migrants are increased against local wishes. They also mention a Kickstarter campaign by the UN Refugee Agency that uses emotional imagery of infants to solicit donations for those traveling to the Austrian border.

The United Nations is utilizing celebrities like Shakira to advocate for a "just exit" to the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The hosts analyze Shakira's speech as a scripted effort to build public support for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. They argue that celebrity spokespeople are being used to humanize complex geopolitical agendas for a viral audience.

Analyst Caitlin McFarland suggested that Russia and China are intentionally pushing refugees toward Europe to gain political capital and destabilize the West. President Obama criticized Vladimir Putin for doubling down on support for the Assad regime in Syria, which he claims exacerbates the crisis. The U.S. strategy remains focused on a political settlement that transitions Assad out of power.

Violence erupts at the Macedonian border as security forces use tear gas and stun grenades to repel thousands of migrants traveling north from Greece. The ITN reports highlight the "state of emergency" in the region as over 160,000 people have entered Greece so far in 2015, seeking passage to Western Europe.