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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Aug 23 2023

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This Isn't Taught in School Fallout from the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, calling it a historic mistake for the NFL. They cite new data indicating 10 million viewers tuned out during the performance, the largest halftime drop off in Super Bowl history. Clay argues that the league should choose English language performers with broader appeal to maintain this shared American cultural event. They also debunk online claims about “Spanish as an anti colonial language,” using a humorous historical sidebar about Spain’s actual colonial record. What is Fame? A lively discussion about the generational divide in celebrity culture, as Clay and Buck reflect on their inability to recognize modern influencers, TikTok stars, and even major music icons like Bad Bunny—highlighting how fame has splintered into isolated online “islands” rather than universal household names. They recount real-world encounters illustrating the dominance of YouTube influencers, such as MrBeast, and social-media mega-personalities with tens of millions of followers. The hosts argue that traditional celebrities no longer sway public opinion the way they once did, particularly among young men, which they believe Donald Trump effectively understood during his political ascent—contrasting him with political figures like Kamala Harris, who relied more on conventional celebrity endorsements. The Social Cost of Weed Alex Berenson explains why today’s high THC cannabis—often concentrated into vape cartridges reaching 60–90% potency—creates greater risks of psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Clay and Buck discuss how marijuana use has become more widespread and publicly normalized, with smoke and odor now common on city streets, in hotels, and daily life. Historical examples from India, North Africa, and Mexico highlight societies where widespread cannabis use triggered cultural and governmental pushback. Berenson and the hosts compare cannabis to alcohol, arguing that alcohol—despite risks—is easier to “titrate,” more predictable in effect, and more embedded in social culture than THC.

 

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This Isn't Taught in School Fallout from the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, calling it a historic mistake for the NFL. They cite new data indicating 10 million viewers tuned out during the performance, the largest halftime drop off in Super Bowl history. Clay argues that the league should choose English language performers with broader appeal to maintain this shared American cultural event. They also debunk online claims about &ldquo;Spanish as an anti colonial language,&rdquo; using a humorous historical sidebar about Spain&rsquo;s actual colonial record. What is Fame? A lively discussion about the generational divide in celebrity culture, as Clay and Buck reflect on their inability to recognize modern influencers, TikTok stars, and even major music icons like Bad Bunny&mdash;highlighting how fame has splintered into isolated online &ldquo;islands&rdquo; rather than universal household names. They recount real-world encounters illustrating the dominance of YouTube influencers, such as MrBeast, and social-media mega-personalities with tens of millions of followers. The hosts argue that traditional celebrities no longer sway public opinion the way they once did, particularly among young men, which they believe Donald Trump effectively understood during his political ascent&mdash;contrasting him with political figures like Kamala Harris, who relied more on conventional celebrity endorsements. The Social Cost of Weed Alex Berenson explains why today&rsquo;s high THC cannabis&mdash;often concentrated into vape cartridges reaching 60&ndash;90% potency&mdash;creates greater risks of psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Clay and Buck discuss how marijuana use has become more widespread and publicly normalized, with smoke and odor now common on city streets, in hotels, and daily life. Historical examples from India, North Africa, and Mexico highlight societies where widespread cannabis use triggered cultural and governmental pushback. Berenson and the hosts compare cannabis to alcohol, arguing that alcohol&mdash;despite risks&mdash;is easier to &ldquo;titrate,&rdquo; more predictable in effect, and more embedded in social culture than THC.
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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 11 2026

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast moving, opinion driven breakdown of the biggest political, cultural, and economic stories dominating the national conversation today. Clay and Buck open the hour with breaking developments in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, noting that the nation is following the investigation closely as new information emerges. A major focus of Hour 1 is Pam Bondi’s testimony on Capitol Hill, which the hosts argue underscores the strength of President Donald Trump’s law and order agenda. They highlight Bondi’s claim that the U.S. recently achieved the lowest national murder rate in 125 years, contrasting that success with what they describe as Democratic policies that release criminals early and weaken enforcement. The hosts then pivot to a large block of discussion on the surging U.S. economy under President Trump, spotlighting: 130,000 new jobs added in January, beating expectations The strongest job growth since late 2024 A declining unemployment rate, falling to 4.3% Massive reductions in federal government employment—potentially more than 350,000 positions cut A 40% stock market surge since April of the previous year Higher labor force participation, reaching levels not seen since 2001 Clay and Buck argue that the data shows Trump’s economic policies—tariffs included—were right all along and that critics, including mainstream economists, were wrong. The conversation broadens into a comparison between Trump era governance and the Biden administration, which the hosts say mismanaged the economy, immigration, crime, and pandemic policy. They revisit the 2020 election, asserting that COVID 19 allowed Democrats to “hide” Biden from scrutiny and avoid exposing his weaknesses on the campaign trail. Hour 1 then shifts toward cultural topics, including the latest Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures, a tragic mass shooting in Canada involving a transgender suspect, and a preview of upcoming commentary with Alex Berenson on media narratives and drug policy. This leads to a fiery segment on marijuana legalization, reacting to a New York Times editorial acknowledging misconceptions about modern high potency cannabis. Clay and Buck argue that marijuana has become a dangerous, socially harmful “scourge,” far more damaging than boosters once claimed. The hosts finish the hour by diving into the fallout from the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, calling it a historic mistake for the NFL. They cite new data indicating 10 million viewers tuned out during the performance, the largest halftime drop off in Super Bowl history. Clay argues that the league should choose English language performers with broader appeal to maintain this shared American cultural event. They also debunk online claims about “Spanish as an anti colonial language,” using a humorous historical sidebar about Spain’s actual colonial record. Overall, Hour 1 blends breaking news, cultural commentary, and economic analysis, centered on the themes of crime reduction, economic growth under President Trump, border security, and American cultural unity—all delivered with the energetic, combative tone that defines the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show.

 

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast moving, opinion driven breakdown of the biggest political, cultural, and economic stories dominating the national conversation today. Clay and Buck open the hour with breaking developments in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, noting that the nation is following the investigation closely as new information emerges. A major focus of Hour 1 is Pam Bondi&rsquo;s testimony on Capitol Hill, which the hosts argue underscores the strength of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s law and order agenda. They highlight Bondi&rsquo;s claim that the U.S. recently achieved the lowest national murder rate in 125 years, contrasting that success with what they describe as Democratic policies that release criminals early and weaken enforcement. The hosts then pivot to a large block of discussion on the surging U.S. economy under President Trump, spotlighting: 130,000 new jobs added in January, beating expectations The strongest job growth since late 2024 A declining unemployment rate, falling to 4.3% Massive reductions in federal government employment&mdash;potentially more than 350,000 positions cut A 40% stock market surge since April of the previous year Higher labor force participation, reaching levels not seen since 2001 Clay and Buck argue that the data shows Trump&rsquo;s economic policies&mdash;tariffs included&mdash;were right all along and that critics, including mainstream economists, were wrong. The conversation broadens into a comparison between Trump era governance and the Biden administration, which the hosts say mismanaged the economy, immigration, crime, and pandemic policy. They revisit the 2020 election, asserting that COVID 19 allowed Democrats to &ldquo;hide&rdquo; Biden from scrutiny and avoid exposing his weaknesses on the campaign trail. Hour 1 then shifts toward cultural topics, including the latest Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures, a tragic mass shooting in Canada involving a transgender suspect, and a preview of upcoming commentary with Alex Berenson on media narratives and drug policy. This leads to a fiery segment on marijuana legalization, reacting to a New York Times editorial acknowledging misconceptions about modern high potency cannabis. Clay and Buck argue that marijuana has become a dangerous, socially harmful &ldquo;scourge,&rdquo; far more damaging than boosters once claimed. The hosts finish the hour by diving into the fallout from the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, calling it a historic mistake for the NFL. They cite new data indicating 10 million viewers tuned out during the performance, the largest halftime drop off in Super Bowl history. Clay argues that the league should choose English language performers with broader appeal to maintain this shared American cultural event. They also debunk online claims about &ldquo;Spanish as an anti colonial language,&rdquo; using a humorous historical sidebar about Spain&rsquo;s actual colonial record. Overall, Hour 1 blends breaking news, cultural commentary, and economic analysis, centered on the themes of crime reduction, economic growth under President Trump, border security, and American cultural unity&mdash;all delivered with the energetic, combative tone that defines the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show.
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Hour 1 - This Isn't Taught in School

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show dives deep into the changing landscape of fame, social media influence, national crime stories, and the political/media ecosystem that shapes public perception. The hour opens with a lively discussion about the generational divide in celebrity culture, as Clay and Buck reflect on their inability to recognize modern influencers, TikTok stars, and even major music icons like Bad Bunny—highlighting how fame has splintered into isolated online “islands” rather than universal household names. They recount real-world encounters illustrating the dominance of YouTube influencers, such as MrBeast, and social-media mega-personalities with tens of millions of followers. The hosts argue that traditional celebrities no longer sway public opinion the way they once did, particularly among young men, which they believe Donald Trump effectively understood during his political ascent—contrasting him with political figures like Kamala Harris, who relied more on conventional celebrity endorsements. The hour transitions into developing news around the Nancy Guthrie missing-person investigation, which has become a national headline largely because of Guthrie’s daughter, Savannah Guthrie, and her public prominence. Clay and Buck emphasize the need for the FBI to resolve the case swiftly while noting how media intensity escalates when fame is involved. They analyze televised press briefings from the White House—including comments from Karoline Leavitt—and examine how investigators used geolocation data to track down individuals near the incident, even interviewing an Uber Eats driver who was subsequently cleared. The hosts also break down the legal dynamics of warrantless searches, debating whether an innocent person should ever consent to a search without a warrant. Clay, speaking as a lawyer, stresses the importance of asserting constitutional rights, warning about potential evidence mishandling or media-driven suspicion. From there, Hour 2 moves into broader cultural territory: the rise of cannabis use in America. Clay previews an upcoming conversation with Alex Berenson, noting a startling trend—daily marijuana users now outnumber daily alcohol drinkers. The hosts explore why alcohol consumption is declining, particularly among people in their 20s and 30s, citing fitness culture, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Instagram aesthetics, and concerns about alcohol’s metabolic impacts. Weed’s growing mainstream acceptance, they argue, has dramatically reshaped behavioral norms. They tee up a fact driven debate on whether marijuana is healthier or more harmful than alcohol, setting the stage for the next hour’s expert analysis. The final segment of the hour focuses on ongoing testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including Pam Bondi’s appearance on Capitol Hill. Clay expresses fatigue with what he views as circular public drama surrounding the Epstein files. He argues that civil victims—who have collectively received over $100 million in settlements—should publicly name any additional perpetrators if such people exist, rather than fueling speculation through press conferences. The hosts emphasize that many individuals linked to Epstein in emails or social circles did nothing illegal, pushing back against what they see as politically motivated smears, particularly false claims tying Epstein to President Donald Trump, who—according to the hosts—cooperated with law enforcement and distanced himself from Epstein decades ago. They also point out that nondisclosure agreements cannot legally silence victims of criminal sexual conduct and argue that the DOJ is unlikely to release “smoking gun” revelations, comparing the hype to the release of historic JFK files. Overall, Hour 2 blends cultural commentary, breaking crime coverage, political analysis, legal debate, and trending social issues—delivering a high energy, multifaceted hour that showcases the hosts’ signature mix of humor, skepticism, and sharp edged media critique.

 

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show dives deep into the changing landscape of fame, social media influence, national crime stories, and the political/media ecosystem that shapes public perception. The hour opens with a lively discussion about the generational divide in celebrity culture, as Clay and Buck reflect on their inability to recognize modern influencers, TikTok stars, and even major music icons like Bad Bunny&mdash;highlighting how fame has splintered into isolated online &ldquo;islands&rdquo; rather than universal household names. They recount real-world encounters illustrating the dominance of YouTube influencers, such as MrBeast, and social-media mega-personalities with tens of millions of followers. The hosts argue that traditional celebrities no longer sway public opinion the way they once did, particularly among young men, which they believe Donald Trump effectively understood during his political ascent&mdash;contrasting him with political figures like Kamala Harris, who relied more on conventional celebrity endorsements. The hour transitions into developing news around the Nancy Guthrie missing-person investigation, which has become a national headline largely because of Guthrie&rsquo;s daughter, Savannah Guthrie, and her public prominence. Clay and Buck emphasize the need for the FBI to resolve the case swiftly while noting how media intensity escalates when fame is involved. They analyze televised press briefings from the White House&mdash;including comments from Karoline Leavitt&mdash;and examine how investigators used geolocation data to track down individuals near the incident, even interviewing an Uber Eats driver who was subsequently cleared. The hosts also break down the legal dynamics of warrantless searches, debating whether an innocent person should ever consent to a search without a warrant. Clay, speaking as a lawyer, stresses the importance of asserting constitutional rights, warning about potential evidence mishandling or media-driven suspicion. From there, Hour 2 moves into broader cultural territory: the rise of cannabis use in America. Clay previews an upcoming conversation with Alex Berenson, noting a startling trend&mdash;daily marijuana users now outnumber daily alcohol drinkers. The hosts explore why alcohol consumption is declining, particularly among people in their 20s and 30s, citing fitness culture, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Instagram aesthetics, and concerns about alcohol&rsquo;s metabolic impacts. Weed&rsquo;s growing mainstream acceptance, they argue, has dramatically reshaped behavioral norms. They tee up a fact driven debate on whether marijuana is healthier or more harmful than alcohol, setting the stage for the next hour&rsquo;s expert analysis. The final segment of the hour focuses on ongoing testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including Pam Bondi&rsquo;s appearance on Capitol Hill. Clay expresses fatigue with what he views as circular public drama surrounding the Epstein files. He argues that civil victims&mdash;who have collectively received over $100 million in settlements&mdash;should publicly name any additional perpetrators if such people exist, rather than fueling speculation through press conferences. The hosts emphasize that many individuals linked to Epstein in emails or social circles did nothing illegal, pushing back against what they see as politically motivated smears, particularly false claims tying Epstein to President Donald Trump, who&mdash;according to the hosts&mdash;cooperated with law enforcement and distanced himself from Epstein decades ago. They also point out that nondisclosure agreements cannot legally silence victims of criminal sexual conduct and argue that the DOJ is unlikely to release &ldquo;smoking gun&rdquo; revelations, comparing the hype to the release of historic JFK files. Overall, Hour 2 blends cultural commentary, breaking crime coverage, political analysis, legal debate, and trending social issues&mdash;delivering a high energy, multifaceted hour that showcases the hosts&rsquo; signature mix of humor, skepticism, and sharp edged media critique.
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Hour 2 - What is Fame?

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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Aug 23 2023

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