TSA OOO 

Newly released TSA call‑out statistics showing staggering absentee rates—many surpassing 40%—at major airports including Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, BWI, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, LaGuardia, and JFK. With TSA agents unpaid and unable to cover basic living expenses, the hosts emphasize how the shutdown has created the worst airport conditions in recent memory and how Democrats' refusal to fund TSA workers is pushing the system toward total collapse.

That crisis sets the stage for one of the most remarkable developments in recent talk‑radio history: Linda from Green Valley, Arizona, whose idea—shared live on the show on Friday—to deploy ICE agents to assist overwhelmed TSA checkpoints has now become national policy. Clay and Buck recap how they shared her idea on air, Clay mentioned it on Fox News the same evening, and by Saturday morning President Donald Trump publicly announced that ICE agents were being sent to airports. By Monday, ICE officers were already deployed to 13 airports across the country. The hosts discuss how media outlets like CNN and reporters such as Brian Stelter have confirmed that no one had introduced this concept publicly before Linda’s call. Hour 2 revisits her original audio, analyzes why the idea resonated politically, and praises the administration’s speed in executing rapid operational changes.

ICE at Airports

The discussion then deepens into crime statistics and federal law‑enforcement success, particularly in cities where President Trump has surged resources. Clay highlights shocking new data from Washington, D.C.: murders down 65%, sexual assaults down 65%, and other major crime categories down double digits. Buck criticizes conservative media for not broadcasting these wins loudly enough, emphasizing that Trump’s crime‑reduction strategy—deploying federal agents, increasing fugitive task force operations, and intensifying firearm‑related prosecutions—has produced one of the most dramatic crime drops in American urban history. They argue this trend can be replicated in any Democrat‑run city willing to accept federal support, pointing to Memphis, which is simultaneously experiencing a 25‑year low in violent crime.

Listeners join the conversation, including callers offering support, humor, and policy refinement. Linda returns via talk‑back message to confirm that the idea was entirely her own, born from living near the southern border and understanding federal personnel capabilities. Buck states unequivocally that her idea was original and not circulating elsewhere online. Other callers debate airport operations, whether ICE deployment masks the Democrats’ failure to fund TSA, and whether Trump could unilaterally pay TSA agents under emergency authority.
The hosts also discuss the political implications of ICE’s new airport presence. They predict—and begin seeing evidence of—ICE making arrests at security checkpoints, which will trigger furious backlash from Democrats who oppose immigration enforcement. Clay argues that airports, with strict ID requirements and controlled access, may be ideal locations for ICE to identify and apprehend criminal illegal aliens.

Cuba Goes Dark, Again

The Trump administration has installed a 13‑foot statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds—a replica of the monument toppled in Baltimore during the 2020 George Floyd riots. Clay and Buck unpack why this symbolic move matters during America’s 250th anniversary, arguing it pushes back against the Left’s attempt to rewrite American and Western history. The conversation expands into debates about Western civilization, the failures of socialist regimes like Cuba (currently experiencing widespread blackouts), and the hypocrisy of climate‑change activists such as Greta Thunberg.

The hosts then deliver an extended discussion on historical truth, pushing back against revisionist narratives surrounding Native American societies, the Age of Exploration, and iconic figures like Columbus. They highlight the brutality that existed across pre‑modern civilizations, the global impact of Western exploration, and the Left’s selective outrage when choosing which historical figures to demonize or celebrate.

Linda Calls Back!

 A celebratory moment for one influential listener whose idea reached all the way to the White House. Linda from Green Valley, Arizona, whose idea to deploy ICE agents to assist overwhelmed TSA checkpoints rapidly became national policy. Clay and Buck replay Linda’s original call, interview her live, and describe how her idea spread from the show to Fox News to the White House within 24 hours. ICE agents are now operating at 13 airports nationwide, and even mainstream outlets like CNN and MSNBC have made the story their lead headline. Linda’s grandchildren, her husband’s Marine service, and her pride in national security all become part of a heartfelt segment about citizen‑driven impact on government policy.

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