In this episode, Michael dives into the Texas Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn. He shares his analysis of the primary polling and the surprising voting patterns in rural areas. Michael also touches on the national implications of the election, including the potential impact on the US Senate and the Save Act. Additionally, he discusses the global energy crisis, Vladimir Putin's threat to cut off gas supplies to Europe, and the consequences of the EU's anti-fossil fuel policies. The conversation also explores the reorganization of global economic and geopolitical relationships, including China's losses in the Middle East and the implications for the US.